by Roy Davis | May 21, 2019 | Security Concepts |
The CIA triad helps prevent attacks in all fronts. In this post we'll go over what the CIA triad actually is and how these 3 things can possibly cover the gamut of security infrastructure. What The CIA Triad Is No, I'm not referring to the infamous 3-letter...
by Roy Davis | May 17, 2019 | Personal Finances |
What should you spend your extra money on after all bills and debts are paid? Let's go over the 4 things to intelligently spend your money on. 1. Invest in Yourself Buy books and audio programs.Buy online courses and learn new skills.Buy a seat to a certification exam...
by Roy Davis | Apr 27, 2019 | Online Courses |
If you've ever wondered if you should create an online course or what the online course buzz is about, then this post is for you. I won't go into specific details like a “how to” or get started guide, but rather, give the what, the why, and whether this...
by Roy Davis | Apr 22, 2019 | Gainful Employment |
Switching jobs is an exciting thing. You get a chance to meet new co-workers, operate in a new setting, and gain new experiences. It's a great way to serve a new set of people while moving forward in your career. This period of change is also important for the people...
by Roy Davis | Apr 10, 2019 | Gainful Employment |
Before you learn how to write an IT or Cybersecurity resume that gets attention, it would be good to learn the basics of resume writing. One of my favorite resume videos you can find on YouTube is by personal finance and online business expert, Ramit Sethi. The video...
by Roy Davis | Apr 5, 2019 | Email |
I started a new job and needed to connect with people all over the state to re-launch a security awareness initiative. Many respected entrepreneurs have used Calendly to connect with clients and other VIPs, so I decided to try my own use case. The biggest reason why I...
by Roy Davis | Apr 1, 2019 | Certifications |
It's time to move forward with the CISSP this year. I'm committing to the CISSP certification in 2019. This will be the first certification outside of CompTIA. I bounced around the idea of getting it for way too long. Update 9/19: It's time! I'm taking the exam at the...
by Roy Davis | Mar 18, 2019 | Gainful Employment |
IT Job Tips What if I’m new to IT or cybersecurity? How do I get a job? You really can’t go wrong with a helpdesk position. A lot of old helpdesk tasks are being automated but there is still a need for support. You will learn a ton fulfilling a helpdesk role. You get...
by Roy Davis | Mar 15, 2019 | Security Management |
One of my favorite things to do so far this year was to benchmark some security software and test how they integrate with real environments. The security software of choice this go around and the mode of testing is the next gen AV proof of concept. NGAVs are...
by Roy Davis | Mar 7, 2019 | Gainful Employment |
Let's do something fun by looking at example IT interview questions. This is a collection of questions I've been asked, as well as questions that I prepare an answer for. If it seems like there are a lot of potential questions to prepare for, well… there is. The...
by Roy Davis | Feb 27, 2019 | Gainful Employment |
No matter where you are in your career, you need to get good at networking. Read on for some solid career networking tips. I’m not referring to knowing the OSI model, ports and protocols, or the like. Yes, that type of networking is important to understand but I’m...
by Roy Davis | Feb 25, 2019 | Gainful Employment |
If your goal is to break into security but not sure if it’s something you’d like, read on to discover that there’s something for nearly everyone. There are many different types of cybersecurity jobs available, and the demand for filling these positions will continue...
