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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 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...
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...
How I Used Calendly to Connect With New Co-Workers
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...
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...
Cybersecurity and IT Job Tips and Debunking Myths
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...
Head to Head Next Gen AV Proof of Concept
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...
Example IT Interview Questions
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...
Tested Career Networking Tips to Improve Your Job Search
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...
The Many Different Cybersecurity Jobs Available
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...
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