CareerCareer Transition
Cert Overload: How Many is Too Many in IT?
The IT field values skills, experience, and proof of knowledge. Certifications offer one way to demonstrate that. They validate that you’ve studied ke...
April 2, 20256 min
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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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CareerCareer Change
Beyond Certifications: What Actually Gets You Promoted in IT
Certifications have long been considered a golden ticket in the IT industry. They validate technical skills, demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, an...
February 26, 20257 min
CareerCareer Change
The Most Underrated IT Skills That Can Accelerate Your Career
The IT industry is constantly evolving, and professionals often focus on keeping up with the latest certifications, programming languages, and cloud t...
February 12, 20256 min
CareerStudy Tips
Sleepmaxxing for IT Professionals: Optimizing Rest for Peak Performance
In the fast-paced world of information technology, where long hours, on-call shifts, and high-pressure environments are the norm, sleep often takes a ...
February 5, 20255 min
CertificationsCISSP
Unlocking Your Success on the CISSP Exam: Time Management Advice
The CISSP certification exam is widely and globally recognized as a testament to information security expertise. Renowned for being rigorous, the CISS...
July 30, 20244 min
CareerCertifications
My CISSP Experience
Hey students! Professor Simon here. I want to make a quick video about the CISSP Certification to share some information about it, tell you about my e...
July 29, 20244 min
CareerCompTIA
CompTIA Security+: Study Tips & Helpful Resources
The CompTIA Security+ certification confirms your expertise in protecting computer systems and networks. To prepare for Security+ certification, you n...
July 27, 20242 min
CareerCertifications
CompTIA Network+: Study Tips & Helpful Resources
The CompTIA Network+ certification is an industry-standard credential that validates your knowledge and skills in effectively configuring, managing, a...
July 27, 20242 min
CareerCertifications
CompTIA A+: Study Tips & Helpful Resources
The CompTIA A+ certification is a well-known and respected qualification in the IT industry. Considered an entry-level certification validating the sk...
July 27, 20243 min