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A category of posts to give advice about how to get into the field. Posts range from discussions on technical skills, training, and soft skills.

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Certification Prep: Taking the stress out of testing

Posted on July 2, 2021July 25, 2023 Jake

So, you’ve decided to pursue a certification? Great! It can be very stressful to spend a lot of money on

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Getting started in InfoSec (Part 6) – Helpful Resources

Posted on June 29, 2021July 25, 2023 Jake

Below, I’ll be adding a list of various resources to help you throughout your journey. Everything from certifications, CPE opportunities,

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Getting started in InfoSec (Part 5) – Aim for the stars

Posted on June 23, 2021July 25, 2023 Jake

You’ve gotten this far, you’ve landed a job, maybe it’s just a foot in the door to what you really

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Getting started in InfoSec (Part 4) – Competitive Interviews

Posted on June 16, 2021July 25, 2023 Jake

Interviews can be nerve wracking. Interviewers know this and can tell when you are nervous. You’re trying to sell yourself

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Getting started in InfoSec (Part 3) – The Skills

Posted on June 8, 2021October 29, 2023 Jake

I thought about writing a long post about a myriad of technical and interpersonal skills that would greatly benefit someone

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Getting started in InfoSec (Part 2) – Networking with people

Posted on June 5, 2021October 29, 2023 Jake

One of the most overlooked skills are the soft skills necessary to have a fruitful career in any industry, not

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InfoSec Foundations
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Getting started in InfoSec (Part 1) – The Foundation

Posted on June 5, 2021July 25, 2023 Jake

So, where do you start? I would be lying if I said there was ONE path into InfoSec. There isn’t.

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InfoSec Career
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Getting started in InfoSec (A series)

Posted on June 4, 2021July 25, 2023 Jake

When I started my career in Cyber Security several years ago, I had a hard time getting into a position

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