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Just Passed the CISSP Today With a Month of Study
I just passed the CISSP exam today on the first attempt with about a month of dedicated study all together. I kept feeling like I should have put more time into studying but I just felt like I was ready. You can pass this exam as well if you prepare properly. Since...
CISSP Study Notes
Welcome to the CISSP study notes. You know the type of study guides to expect by now. Prepare for a wall of formatted text. The information in this guide is organized by the CISSP exam objectives, at least by domain, and has the blanks filled in by my notes from the...
(ISC)² CISSP 2018 Update Exam Overview
With a legacy that runs decades, the CISSP certification has earned its place as a requirement for mid to senior information security professionals. This is a much needed certification to unlock the highest paying jobs in the industry. See below for CISSP 2018...
Side Income Project is Now Part of Best of Roy
Side Income Project (sideincomeproject.com) was a fun project with guides, tips, and advice I learned in the last 2 decades on starting and building a side income. The target audience was those looking for more money, especially those who work hard and have little to...
IT Cert Strategy is Now Part of Best of Roy
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...
Getting Started with Information Security Policies
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...
How the CIA Triad Helps Prevent Attacks
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...
4 Things to Intelligently Spend Your Money On
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...
Should You Create an Online Course?
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 type of work...
How to Transition to a New Job in IT or Cybersecurity
Switching jobs is an exciting thing. You get a chance to meet new co-workers, operate in a new setting, and get 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...
How to Write a Winning IT or Cybersecurity Resume
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...
Earning the CISSP Certification in 2019
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...
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