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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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...
I have reviewed countless resumes from cybersecurity and IT professionals who list six, seven, or eight certifications. When I interview these candida...
Every week I get some version of the same question: “Should I get Security+ or something else first?” And every week I resist giving the one-line answ...
Starting a career in IT, or specializing further within it, can feel overwhelming given how many certification options exist. CompTIA alone offers a w...
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential, CISSP, is one of the most recognized certifications in the entire cybersecurity in...
Selecting a first cybersecurity certification can feel like navigating a minefield. CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP, various cloud security credentials, ...
Should You Learn Multiple Cloud Platforms or Master Just One? A Beginner’s Guide Cloud computing skills consistently rank among the most in-demand tec...
Cloud Computing Skills That Get Students Hired in 2026 The transition from traditional server rooms to cloud-first infrastructure has fundamentally ch...
Data Privacy Principles Every Job Seeker Should Know in 2025 Data privacy knowledge is no longer optional for job seekers entering the modern workforc...
Why Your Startup’s Dream Client Just Walked Away: The Hidden Business Requirement You’ve Never Heard Of Six months of sales calls, product demos, and ...
Why Every Small Business Owner Should Care About Risk Management Most small business owners know their trade inside and out. They understand their pro...
Why Most People Fail Their First Cybersecurity Certification Attempt and How to Beat the Odds Failure is a normal part of the certification journey. A...