by Roy Davis | Jul 30, 2019 | BoR News |
IT Cert Strategy (itcertstrategy.com), previously old Bit Expanse (bitexpanse.com), was a fun project to present IT and security certification guides, tips, and job advice I learned in the last 2 decades. Before this project was a branded workforce development...
by Roy Davis | Jun 17, 2019 | Documentation |
Information Security Policies are a big part of a comprehensive cybersecurity program. This blog has its share security policy content as this is something I was heavily involved with 4 years ago. But this topic is so important to review, especially if you are just...
by Roy Davis | Jun 11, 2019 | Get it Done |
For most, the ability to make extra money online gives families a way to take vacations, buy extra holiday gifts, and even accelerate their financial goals. For others, including myself, the ability to earn extra money online has leveled the playing field, giving...
by Roy Davis | Jun 4, 2019 | Security Management |
If you spend any amount of time with technology or security, from the enthusiast level to the enterprise level, you will come across benchmarks and best practices. Not only is it good to know things are working as intended, it's also a good idea to compare your...
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...
Hi, I'm Roy, I created Best of Roy in college to blog about my interests and fun stuff on the Internet. From there, Best of Roy turned into a portfolio site and eventually turned into the collection of professional and enthusiast interests you see now. I'm originally an IT person by trade, but transitioned to Cyber Security in 2014. Stick around to see some helpful solutions for up and coming pros, all the way up to enterprise level solutions.