Sometimes, a thorough knowledge of industry-specific jargon can really make a difference in how your peers and potential employers perceive you and your experience. While this fact likely comforts the cybersecurity veterans who are currently reading this, it also probably terrifies those of you who may just be starting out in the industry or […]
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How to get involved for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
2018 marks the 15th year that people around the country come together to recognize National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. NCSAM has always been recognized during the month of October – and here we are! NCSAM has a simple mission that will yield a big impact: providing resources for every American to help them learn about internet […]
Staying safe in college
For many young adults, college is the first time they have been independently away from the safety net of their parents and family. The time spent at college is often described as a time to learn, explore, connect with new people and pursue your passions. This free-spirited season of life is one that many look […]
Cybersecurity and the NFL: What can go wrong and how we can prevent it
Well everyone, it is officially the most wonderful time of the year. No, we aren’t talking about the sparkling, glimmering, holly jolly holidays that the aforementioned song is written about. We’re talking about football season. After a long and hot summer, it’s about time. It would seem that we’ve got a record-breaking couple of months […]
4 ways to get the most out of your infosec degree
If you’re just beginning your college career and you’ve decided to pursue a degree in one of the many areas of security, congratulations! This is an exciting time in life and there is so much to be gleaned over the next few years during your college career. These are years you won’t get back, so […]
Teaching kids to stay safe online
We know what you’re thinking, I didn’t know the first thing about internet security as a kid, so why should my kids have to try to learn the concepts that will clearly be over their heads? How does cybersecurity apply to them? While it may seem a little paranoid to teach your kids about cybersecurity […]
Why consider a career in cybersecurity
For many, August is the end of one season and the beginning of another. Summer break is coming to an end and classes aren’t far around the corner. Whether you have declared an area of study or not, or you’re looking to transition to a new area of study, there are a variety of reasons […]
Back to school: the risks of wearables
That special time is upon us once again, when the summer comes to an end, kids begrudgingly prepare for their upcoming school year and parents rejoice at the prospect of occupied little ones. We are no stranger to the laundry list of items that need to get accomplished before the school year starts, year after […]
Defining cybersecurity jargon: A through M
In the world of information security, it can seem like the required terminology constitutes a language entirely separate from English. Breaking down these terms can seem daunting, so we’ve broken some of the biggest ones down to size. Read on for some key cybersecurity jargon defined and explained from the first half of the […]
8 steps to building your first cybersecurity resume: a guide for recent grads
So, you’re trying to start down the path of cybersecurity employment. If you’ve used killer keywords and managed to make it through whatever Applicant Tracking System (ATS) your potential employers are using in their recruitment process and have successfully placed your resume under the eyes of those potential employers, they can see that you have […]
