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The 5-Step IT/Cyber Entry Framework: A Practical Roadmap for Getting Into Cybersecurity
Read More: The 5-Step IT/Cyber Entry Framework: A Practical Roadmap for Getting Into CybersecurityIf you are trying to get into cybersecurity, you have probably asked questions like what certification should I get, do I need a degree, should I build a home…
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Cybersecurity Isn’t One Career. Stop Preparing Like It Is.
Read More: Cybersecurity Isn’t One Career. Stop Preparing Like It Is.If you are studying for Security+, learning Python, practicing penetration testing, reading about cloud security, and researching GRC frameworks all at the same time, you might think you are…
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Why Passing an Audit Doesn’t Mean You’re Secure
Read More: Why Passing an Audit Doesn’t Mean You’re SecureYour organization just passed its SOC 2 audit. Leadership is celebrating. Customers are reassured. The report sits on your desk with a clean opinion. And you know you still…
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What Does a SOC Analyst Actually Do All Day?
Read More: What Does a SOC Analyst Actually Do All Day?If you’re considering a career as a SOC analyst, you probably have a mental picture of what the job involves. You might imagine monitoring dashboards for active cyberattacks, analyzing…
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What Does a GRC Analyst Actually Do All Day?
Read More: What Does a GRC Analyst Actually Do All Day?People looking at cybersecurity careers often hear that GRC is a good entry point, especially if you’re less interested in the deeply technical side. But when they ask what…
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Your First IT Job Sucks. Should You Stay or Leave?
Read More: Your First IT Job Sucks. Should You Stay or Leave?Most people will tell you to either tough it out in a bad first IT job because you need experience, or to leave immediately because life is too short…
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Stop Collecting Certifications. Build a Certification Strategy Instead.
Read More: Stop Collecting Certifications. Build a Certification Strategy Instead.I have reviewed countless resumes from cybersecurity and IT professionals who list six, seven, or eight certifications. When I interview these candidates, a pattern emerges. They can recite acronyms…
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No Cybersecurity Experience? Stop Applying Only to Cybersecurity Jobs
Read More: No Cybersecurity Experience? Stop Applying Only to Cybersecurity JobsIf you have sent out 200 applications for cybersecurity jobs and heard nothing back, the problem may not be your resume. It may be that you are competing in…
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Why Phishing Click Rates Are a Bad Security Metric
Read More: Why Phishing Click Rates Are a Bad Security MetricMost organizations measure security awareness program success by tracking phishing simulation click rates. When that percentage drops from fifteen percent to eight percent, leadership celebrates. The security team gets…
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Do You Actually Need a Home Lab to Get Into Cybersecurity?
Read More: Do You Actually Need a Home Lab to Get Into Cybersecurity?A lot of people will tell you that you need a home lab to break into cybersecurity. Some will say it is absolutely essential. Others will say it is…
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