Real-world IT & cybersecurity career guidance, practical insights, and lessons from the field. Drawing on 26+ years in IT & cybersecurity and 14+ years in the classroom, I cover career decisions, skills, certifications, security operations, GRC, leadership, and what the work actually looks like.
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I’ve reviewed thousands of resumes throughout my career. I’ve sat on both sides of the hiring table. And one pattern shows up repeatedly: qualified ca...
If 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 buil...
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 ...
A blank work history is the thing most career changers and new graduates assume will sink their LinkedIn profile before a recruiter ever gets far enou...
Cybersecurity job postings are full of unfilled positions and glossy promises of six-figure salaries for beginners. What they’re often missing is a st...
Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Off-Campus Placements Engaging Opening: The Power of Off-Campus Placements Imagine a bright university graduate, J...