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Western Governors University Questions and Answers / Threads related to WGU
I did a thread search in TE for all WGU related content, and much to my surprise I found numerous threads with WGU at least mentioned in them. For that reason I have decided to start this thread to bring them together and also provide a dedicated thread to future WGU questions, and comments. I hope this of use to those…
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RSA Conference + Precon Boot Camps 2023
Infosec (and many others) are gearing up for RSA Conference. (If you didn’t know, TechExams is owned by Infosec Institute. You don’t see a lot from Infosec here because we like to let TechExams members do their own thing, but we’re hoping to meet a few of you in person and hear your thoughts on TechExams! ) Come see us in…
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Student Experiences at Western Governors University (WGU)
This thread is intended for students to write about their experiences at Western Governors University. Please keep it civil, and do not spend your time bashing the school, and its policies. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you have a problem you need to take it up with your professor or mentor. Please no…
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Your book wish list...
What's on your wish list of books to read in the next few months? SharePoint 2010 Developer's Certification: Certification Toolkit for Exams 70-573 and 70-576 Automating SharePoint 2010 with Windows PowerShell 2.0 Windows Sysinternals Administrator's Reference Those are mine. But no time...
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TechExams Exclusive: Try Infosec Skills free for 30 days!
Hey there! I just wanted to pass along an offer that you might be interested in! Infosec Skills is currently offering a free 30-day subscription that includes access to all of our content, including over 70 learning paths and seven cloud-hosted cyber ranges. More info » Get your fix of hands-on pentesting, Linux, and…
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TechExams Exclusive: Try Infosec Skills free for 30 days!
Hey there! I just wanted to pass along an offer that you might be interested in! Infosec Skills is currently offering a free 30-day subscription that includes access to all of our content, including over 70 learning paths and seven cloud-hosted cyber ranges. More info » Get your fix of hands-on pentesting, Linux, and…
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TechExams Exclusive: Try Infosec Skills free for 30 days!
Hey there! I just wanted to pass along an offer that you might be interested in! Infosec Skills is currently offering a free 30-day subscription that includes access to all of our content, including over 70 learning paths and seven cloud-hosted cyber ranges. More info » Get your fix of hands-on pentesting, Linux, and…
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Best Security websites
Here is my list: http://www.us-cert.gov/nav/t01/ https://www.incidents.org/ http://sectools.org/ http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/home.x Please add websites to the thread
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Master list of B&M colleges offering online IT degrees
I have been compiling a list of online MBAs and I noticed a few schools that were offering non-CS IT degrees. So I decided to start looking at any school that offered an online MBA and checked their website to see what else they offered online. As I've said before, I'm a big proponent in finding a known school in your…
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Learning Game Development Through Classic Titles like GTA SA APK
I’m exploring different ways to make learning game development more engaging for students. One idea I came across is using popular open-world games as study models. Has anyone here tried analyzing GTA SA APK for understanding game mechanics, mission structure, or map design? Do you think using such classic games can…
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introo
helloo happy to be here and contribute my services
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Has anyone gone for their masters later in life?
Not sure if it's pandemic boredom or an upcoming mid-life crisis (just hit 40), but I just applied for the Security and Network Engineering masters program at the University of Amsterdam. I completed my bachelors in 2002 and have been working full-time ever since. I would like to know how others have juggled marriage,…
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What exactly is "Routing Attack on IP Networks"?
I'm doing a college project and this is my topic, but I don't know exactly what this type of attack would be and I can't find the specific topic in forums, articles, etc. I need to make a presentation of a type of attack, such as: XSS attack, Slowloris attack, DOS attack against SDN, SQL Injection attack, Fake WiFi Hotspot…
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Best Path to Start a Career in Cybersecurity in 2025? Need Advice!
Hi everyone, I’m new to the InfoSec community and just starting out in cybersecurity. I’ve been doing some self-study and recently completed a basic course in networking and ethical hacking. I’m really passionate about the field but a little confused about how to move forward. I wanted to ask the experienced professionals…
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permission to post
hello! I sent a letter asking for permission to post on the platform. can you please respond to the message? my email is vberry6@capellauniversity.edu thanks Vivian
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Premium courses and e-learning should be FREE
I've always thought of it as a very stupid thing to purposefully block people from information that will enable them to be a better resource, person, professional, etc. This is true for things like closed-off library/journal databases, course-ware sites like Udemy and LinkedinLearning, etc. (ISC)2 keeps listing numbers in…
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Full Circle, oohh!! How the turntables have turned.....back to basics.
Long Story Short. 1. Resigned from my current employer back in November 2021, due to COVID requirements. (We all remember those requirements), I worked IT support for 10 years. 2. Unemployed from November 2021 to July 2022. 3. Returned to school in July 2022, worked on Associate Degree in IT. 4. Completed school in…
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Getting into networking using Cisco/Juniper is lacking...
So maybe you will have a different opinion than me, but my experience thus far as a network engineer has been that Cisco and Juniper do not make it simple for you to just grab their software and try to lab it. It's very easy to say "but just use CML" or "just use GNS" when the reality is these corporations have made it…
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How to protect an apache server from hping3's syn attack?
II'm doing a scenario where I have a VM with apache2 and a VM client that will attack the apache server with hping3 syn attack (hping3 -S --flood -V -p 80 server_ip).I was trying to use fail2ban but it didn't work, I tried these steps (via chatgpt): Certainly! Here is the information translated into English: 1. Create a…
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What is the best way to learn to code?
I'm teaching myself to program in Python and I've hit a bit of a snag. I'm using a course on Udemy and it covers quite a lot; variables, if elif and else statements, while and for loops, booleans, lists dictionaries and tuples, functions, and object oriented programming. However, I've found that it's very, very difficult…
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Pen testing and python discussion!
In context I am studying for an MSc in Computer Science in Cyber Security. My background is Game design to start then 12 years in education teaching GCSE and A-Level Computing. I keep finding lots and lots of conflicting information on the internet (no really its true) and I know that asking the internet may only make the…
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Advice Needed: Cybersecurity Career Growth & Certification Pathway
Hello everyone, I’m new to this forum, and I’m excited to join a community where I can learn, contribute, and hopefully grow alongside others who share a passion for cybersecurity. Let me introduce myself briefly. I’ve been working in the IT sector for about 10-11 years. I hold a higher education diploma in Network and…
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Research Paper ?
I was wondering if anyone knew how to write a research paper or would have a temp-let / outline for one. This is my last month in school and my senior project could be anything i want it to be, in this case i created a database in Access, nothing crazy. The hotel i work at / software doesnt have the ability to look up…
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LayerOne May 25-26, 2024 in Pasadena, CA USA
I will be attending the security conference LayerOne in Pasadena, CA at the end of this month. You can think of it as a mini-DEF CON in Southern California. I normally don't get to go because it is on Memorial Day weekend, but my employment situation has changed and I'm now free to indulge. I hope to run into some TE…
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Career transition from System/Network engineering to Manager/Director Role
As a lead System/Network engineer, I was recently been promoted to a managerial or possible director role in my IT department since we had departures. I am looking for guidance or suggestions of how to approach this career transition. From what I know, I will need to learn financial budgeting, strategic planning and more.…
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Infosec webcasts & events
Join online or in-person for the latest best practices and industry trends. View Events | Infosec (infosecinstitute.com).
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Deals for Black Friday 2023
Please post some of the specials on training out here whenever you find great deals for Black Friday. I was looking for TryHackMe or HackTheBox subscription specials if you find any! Thanks!
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Where to go after CompTIA A+?
Just finished up earning my compTIA A+. In addition to A+ I have the PCEP entry-level Python cert. Worked hard for it and looking to just take a week or two to relax but I'm also wondering where to go from here? I work in manufacturing right now with no IT or tech experience. Going to start looking on Indeed and applying…
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Co-location Policy
Hi guys need your help, can you send me some samples for writing Co-location service Policy
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DEF CON 31 & BSidesLV 2023
I will be at DEF CON 31 and BSidesLV next week. Let me know if you'll be there too and want to meet up.
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Affordable PhD Programs in IT
I've been looking into affordable doctoral programs in IT---and, the schools that do offer doctorates in IT, have astronomically high tuition rates. They start around $60K (Walden), and go as high as $150K (Capella). Has anyone entered or graduated from an affordable doctoral program? I'm looking for a school.
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Switching careers to data analyst role -- need advice (on anything)
Hello, Old member making a new post. Hopefully in the right spot... guess I'll find out if it gets lost in the void. I have spent a solid 15+ years in the IT world, whether that was break/fix, servers, VPNs, software, light programming... you name it and I've probably touched it at some point. Have been learning about data…
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University of Derby MSc - Cybersecurity
Good day members, Has anyone enrolled with the University of Derby online programs towards the MSc in Cybersecurity? (I'd post a link if I could) The three different exit paths appeal to me (PG Certificate/Diploma/Masters), and the costs seem very reasonable compared to some of the other programs I've seen. Thoughts?
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My newest Pluralsight course has been released!
Kali Linux Concepts and Basic Functionality by James D. Murray Kali Linux is a very popular operating system and tool platform used
by cybersecurity professionals for discovering threats and
weaknesses in computer information systems and networks.
In this course, Kali Linux Concepts and Basic Functionality,
you’ll learn…
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IT Courses in English recorded by Non-Native Americans
Is it true that Americans don't buy IT courses (self-study) recorded by foreigners? They prefer native English-speaking courses and don't like (or don't buy) Europeans, Indians or Australians, right?
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Is the Security+ the next logical step even with no professional experience?
Hello all, obtained my A+ in September and just got my Network+ last week, I also earned an entry-level Python cert in November of 2021. I have no professional IT experience and trying hard to land that crucial first job. Of course I've been sending applications to any job posting I can find in a 50 mile radius but what…
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Forensic and Law
hello all, i have a forensic case which may required knowledge of "common law" and "US/UK criminal crime law" so i am searching for one or two books on the subjects (paralegal or first year of school law level) - I am not a lawyer but i used to deal with European law . thank you
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Which tech blogger(s) are your fave??
Just curious who you follow or mentor. I know everyone's list will be different, as most are in different areas of IT. It can be from many different platforms (Online Training sites, YouTube, OwnWebsite, Discord, FB, MeWe, Twitch, Github, etc) Name as many as you want or can recommend. :) 1) PeteNetLive 2) Dan's Courses 3)…
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NIST NICE Cyber Career Pathways Tool
The Cyber Career Pathways Tool is based on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. It allows the knowledge, skills, and abilities of 52 work roles to be compared and offers actionable insights for employers, professionals, and those considering a career in Cyber.
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Experience with recruiters & career resources
Hi friends, I've been in security for 3 years and looking to start a new business trying to help better match people with jobs, and offer a better candidate experience than most people get with the headhunters that reach out to them. I'd love to get your feedback. 1) What resources have you used to find jobs and get career…
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DEF CON 30 and BSidesLV 2022 are a GO!
For those of us who are into such things, DEF CON 30 and BSidesLV 2022 are both happening in August 2022 in Las Vegas. I booked a hotel room nearly six months ago in hopes that all medical privacy violating requirements for admission would be dropped--and they have been. You will still find that masks are still required by…
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Masters of Cyber Security from Liberty University
Does anyone have experience from the program? I will be starting this fall and wanted to find reviews.
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Anyone have published research work?
I wanted to know if anyone on Techexams has any published work done before? This can be in books (textbooks as well), articles, academic journals or magazines, etc. I always had an interest in published work in academic journals of some sort once I get my MS and more work experience under my belt. My long term educational…
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New To Cyber Security, Need Heads on
I am very new to the field of Cyber Security. I have been a Supply Chain Professional. With the advent of 4IR, i am looking at how i could integrate Supply Chain Risks with Cyber Security. I will be glad i could be tailored on how best to start. I wont mind going fully into Cyber Security.
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MHT-CET Mock Test Online Test Series – 2022
1. Which test series should I join for
MHT-CET to have the set of question papers based on the latest pattern?
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Cybersecurity Reading List
Over the past couple years I have compiled a list of cybersecurity related books based on various professional reading lists as well as the defcon list and put them in a spreadsheet. Just updated it today with 17 new entries of my own:…
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Moved: What are some of the Tech Hub cities?
This discussion has been moved.
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Help trying to choose university to study cybersecurity master
Hi everyone, I am a European student who has finished his Engineering degree. I want to do master in Cybersecurity (CS). I have been admitted to 3 universities: CS at Aalborg (Copenhagen, Denmark), CS double degree at the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (eit), and Digital Security at EURECOM (Nice, France).…
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DEF CON 30
Anyone going to DEF CON 30 on August 11-14, 2022?
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Free microsoft ignite challenge gets you a free MS cert exam voucher
Hi, Time to give something back to you guys. So complete one of the microsoft ignite challenges (Im doing security) and you can use it to get a free MS exam vouchers (Im doing the Azure fundamentals)…
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PentesterLab Yellow badge Play xml entities
Good Afternoon, I am new to cyber security and am a associate pentester. Part of my role is finishing some badges on Pentesterlab. I am having issues with Play XML entitles. The instructions use a web application but give no explanation how to setup the application and so I am stuck. I am looking for some explanation/help…
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Carnegie Mellon for Cybersecurity?
Hey everyone, I have received an admission offer for Carnegie Mellon’s MS in Information Security Policy and Management program, and I was hoping to gain everyone’s opinion regarding the value of a CMU degree in Cybersecurity. It’s definitely not a cheap program, but I was hoping to use it to “break into” the field. I will…
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Got offered a job dealing with auto diagnostic and fault codes
In an auto plant. It's temp, with only the possibility of the shift continuing. Is this a skillset that is in high demand? That's the question that's deciding whether I will take it or a permanent job
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Web Security Academy at PortSwigger
Has anyone taken the free Web hacking Web Security Academy courses at PortSwigger? They look very technical and thorough.
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Do you need a degree for working in cybersecurity?
I have been looking into the field of cybersecurity as a career path and because I'm still a highschool student I was wondering if I'd need a degree to work as a penetrtion tester for example or if there are more important qualification's or alternatives.
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Thoughts on becoming a SANS instructor?
I'm thinking of applying to becoming a SANS instructor This thread isn't about the process of becoming one, but more so about what you think about becoming one is it a good career move? is it viable to do it while holding a full time job? Have you had chats with SANS instructor about their experience being instructors? I…
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GRC Consultant studying AWS. What doors or roles this could open for me in the future?
I am currently a GRC consultant and have an opportunity to pursue AWS certifications through free training provided by a company partnership with a training vendor. I have some downtime, so I figured I'd study for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate and Professional certifications. Plus work pays for any relevant cert I…
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Capture the Cocktail: CTF & Career Mixer - August 12
Events are finally back on the menu, and I couldn't be happier about it! We'll be hosing an event in the Washington D.C. area on August 12 that's all about cocktails, cybersecurity careers, and capture the flag! Feel free to stop by if you're in the area - we'd love to see you! Details about the event can be found below.…
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Its time to narrow my path and I need some advice
I have a Bachelor Degree in IT with some minor experience and found out I was eligible for the WIOA program after being laid off from, my part time retail job during Covid and I am now presented with a few choices that I have narrowed down but still would like to narrow them further before making a final decision . [ I…
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CVSS 3.1 Calculation Easy Tutorial
Has anybody come across a website that provides an easier tutorial to calculating vulnerability scores based on the new CVSS 3.1 compared to whats over at the official page at https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator The way it's explained in that website seems wayyy too mechanical, like astrophysics or…
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Does anyone get to the point
When your done with studying, just Bsing through whatever you can just to make it through the class. Im taking my last science class requirement in ocean science and just look for the answers cause i have no desire to learn the material, even if i did i would soon forget it. I took a geology course for example two…
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Job/Career Matrix
I was just wondering if any one of the members knew of a graphic that might show skills connecting roles. Network, Security, Systems, Development, etc... This model IMO would be extremely helpful for the IT space especially for freshers who find themselves in one career track trying to navigate to another. (We've all been…
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UIPATH - Do you all use it?
Any familiar with this RPA utility? Our company has implemented it and I was thinking about throwing my hat into the ring. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. I've seen conflict info, you need to be a great dev you don't need coding at all, etc....
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Keeping Current
From https://www.lastweekinaws.com/blog/the-sun-also-crashes-keeping-current/ A common pattern endemic to the world of technical people is that we’re inclined to identify ourselves by the technology we work with. This is both natural and an inherently limiting philosophy when left unchecked.
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Do you seek skills that you are interesting to you or do you let the work environment dictate?
I'm just curious how this community goes about acquiring new skills. I find for me it's always easier to just let work dictate that solution and then piggyback from thereto a particular skill or technology. Years ago I was hired for a BA job which required requirements gathering and heavy excel use and some MS Access. I…
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Exeperienced network engineer, what certs should i take next ?
I am network engineer with just over 10 years experience behind me. I previously passed ccnp for route and switch but let it lapse after recerting it a couple of times. As the market changes i can see the more traditional routing and switching falling off in favour or cloud & automation based skills as well as a strong…
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DEF CON 29 & BSidesLV 2021
There is now information on the possibility of an on-site, "Last known good configuration" DEF CON 29 happening in Las Vegas in 2021. The final decision is expected by April. Also at this time, there is no information that an on-site BSidesLV 2021 will be conducted in Las Vegas as well. I'll be at both; either corporeal or…
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CBT training and organization
Kind of a weird title. I find myself more and more using CBT to learn, from anything to programming languages to Microsoft applications. When doing so I find myself taking in a lot of information. Mostly it's okay, however in some situations I would like to go back and reference what I learned. I am just curious what…
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Has anyone heard of or used AdvisoryCloud?
I recently stumbled across AdvisoryCloud.com (I forget how). But it's a marketplace where advisors in topics like cybersecurity, can meet with companies seeking advisors/consultants. It looks interesting, but I'm not ready to throw down the monthly fee until I learn more. They claim you can make a pretty decent amount of…
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Degrees don't equal more money? | Skills are more valuable than experience?
I came across an article today that I thought you guys might find interesting. According to research by Cynet, an academic degree doesn't actually have much of an impact on compensation in some cybersecurity positions, and skill beats experience in several roles as well. Here are some excerpts from the article, and you can…
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Withdraw or Continue My Dual Enrollment Course?
Hey everyone! I am currently taking a dual enrollment class as a sophomore in high school in a California Community college and the class is called English 001A. This class is part of my general education requirements and is an important course in college. I did not expect the class to be so difficult to manage, but it is.…
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UofSC Aiken 1st Undergrad College to Make Cybersecurity Grads Highly Desirable to Employers
From: SANS NewsBites Volume 23 - Issue #7 The University of South Carolina Aiken is partnering with the SANS Technology Institute to provide the students in the university's Bachelor of Science program in Applied Computer Science - Cybersecurity the option of completing the 12-credit Undergraduate Certificate in Applied…
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Switching Fields - Looking for Advice
Hi everybody, I genuinely hope you all are doing well. This seems like a nice community, and I'm hoping for a bit of help / guidance. I'm brand new here - just found this place. A little about me & where I'm coming from: I was laid off from my job in April, where I was working as a data architect. I don't have a degree,…
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Starting a Information Security Lead role
I am onboarding to a role with very small start-up company engage in Virtual assistance business model for small-medium size insurance companies, as an Information Security Lead I've had 9 years of relative IT and Security experience started as SOC analyst and made my way up to be Senior, then to SOC Lead / Supervisor. I…
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Where have certifications taken you?
I've recently been hired on as a help desk technician at a small IT company. Certifications are widely encouraged here and are actually one of the only ways to move up. So, I have courses scheduled at my local college that are catered to the A+, Net+, and Sec+ to soon land myself in a higher tier. I can't really think of a…
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Pros and cons of the various IT industries/sectors
I wanted to get some feedback about what people like and don't like about the current IT industry you work in. I'm sure there might be some discrepancies depending on what company people work for as far as work culture, budget, etc. but I thought it might be a good way for people to share experiences and see similarities…
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Has Anyone Ever Heard of Covered 6 Academy?
I just received a bizarre email from Covered 6 Academy and was wondering if anyone has ever heard of them? They appear to be a certification training company out of California.
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security consulting/bidding on Gov. contracts
I know this is a highly competitive area, but I am at a point where I feel like being a consultant, building a clientele and starting my own company is the path I truly want to embark on. I have tried googling the best steps to take, even personally asked someone in this space for mentor-ship.. both efforts have been…
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Black Friday Deals
Anyone know of any Black Friday deals worth considering for courses, certifications, etc?
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Looking for a book about developing interest and/or passion
I'm almost 24 and most of my life I've had very basic interests (video games, movies, and reading) but didn't really learn to have passion for anything. I'm finally moving away from my hometown soon for school, which is making me realize just how little I'm actually deeply interested in, let alone what I'm passionate…
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RowdyCon Online Security Conference 12/5/2020
Looks to be a pretty good lineup. Cost is only $5.13 unless you're a UTSA student. https://www.rowdycon.net/
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Hack the Box Academy
https://academy.hackthebox.eu/ Just signed up for free. Includes some general training along with offensive and defensive training.
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WGU Degree Competitiveness/ Air Force Officer
I'm in the B.S. NOS program. I have 35 CUs left and would like to enter the Air Force as an officer this time next year. I was curious if anyone else was able to get in as an officer with the standard 3.0 GPA you get with WGU? Also, do certs make you more competitive? I have all the certs you get with my program minus a…
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What's the next certification i should go for?
Hi, I am feeling lost & i would like to seek some advices. I am certified in CompTIA Security+ & CySA+ & i have 1.5 years of work experience handling information security & governance. Employers are mostly looking for CISSP certified personnel in my country & i have difficulty landing a job with the certifications i have.…
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Considering STI's MSISE
Aloha guys, I'm planning to transition out of the military next year and move into another career. Trying to decide between a graduate degree in cybersecurity or data science. Regarding cybersecurity, I have been aware of STI's MSISE with all the GIAC certs one could earn at its completion. Looking at a cost comparison, it…
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KrebsonSecurity: Thinking of a Cybersecurity Career? Read This
The Brian Krebs article "Thinking of a Cybersecurity Career? Read This" is well worth a read for anyone wondering about what is needed to break in to cybersecurity as a career. For the TL;DR-impaired: * Many cybersecity professionals lack hands-on experience with the more practical concerns of operating, maintaining and…
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CVSS- Common Vulnerability Score Calculator - Immersive Labs Exercise
Hello everybody! So I’m doing some exercises on Immersive Labs on a Calculator CVSS 3.1 Base where you need to analyse a cybersecurity problem and base on that, the calculator will give you a score on how severe the attack is. I’m struggling to try to Classify the attacks and I would like to ask for any reading/video/study…
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Interview Tips
What are rules must follow whenever we face interview? Please give suggestion so this will helps in cracking the interview in very first attemp?
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Healthcare fends off attacks, Apache flaws, out-of-band Windows patches
Healthcare organizations are successfully fending off attacks throughout the pandemic. Critical Apache Guacamole flaws put remote desktops at risk of hacking. Microsoft releases Windows update to patch two critical flaws. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. Even during pandemic,…
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Balance SHEET
HEY Guys I have understanding the solution of the task perhaps somebody can help me :) Can somebody explain to me how they get in the solution to Loss on Sales of equipment 3000? How do they calculate that? Decrease in Accounts Receivable 50,000 Decrease in Inventory 20,000 here: did they calculate : 50000-30000? Increase…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: O365 phish, Google Analytics exploit, LG Electronics ransomware
Office 365 users are being targeted by a Coronavirus employee training phish. Hackers are using Google Analytics to bypass web security and steal credit cards. LG Electronics was allegedly hit by a Maze ransomware attack. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. Office 365 users targeted by…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Wells Fargo phish, Oxford server hack, Cisco Webex flaw
A new Wells Fargo phishing campaign baits customers with calendar invites. A hijacked Oxford server was used by hackers for Office 365 phishing. A new Cisco Webex Meetings flaw lets attackers steal auth tokens. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. Wells Fargo phishing baits customers with…
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HUMBLE BOOK BUNDLE: GET CERTIFIED BY PACKT
Packt certification books in a Humble Book deal that expires on 6/22/2020.
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Windows SMB Flaw, Intel vulnerability, mobile banking risk
A new critical vulnerability affects Windows SMB protocol. Intel CPUs are vulnerable to new SGAxe and CrossTalk side-channel attacks. The FBI says a sudden increase in mobile banking is heightening risks for users. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. A new critical vulnerability affects…
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Lifelong soft skills | Cyber Career Forum - Robert McMillen
Which soft skills will last your whole career in IT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tys9w6-oh60 In this week's episode, Infosec Skills author Robert McMillen talks about how friendliness and the ability to listen are both vital soft skills that will be useful in any technical profession. If you like the video, be sure to…
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Books to read to get ahead on Masters in Information Systems
Hey folks, New account here as my last one was lost in the migration. I'm looking into the Masters in Information Systems program at DSU. Can't link it since I'm a new member however the core coursework looks like the following: * INFS 720 - System Analysis and Design Using Case Tools 3 credits * INFS 724 - Project and…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Kupidon ransomware, WordPress attack, eCh0raix ransomware
Kupidon is the latest ransomware targeting your data. An attack targeted database credentials on 1.3 million WordPress sites. The ongoing eCh0raix ransomware campaign targets QNAP NAS devices. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. Kupidon is the latest ransomware targeting your data First…
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Lifelong hard skills | Cyber Career Forum - Robert McMillen
Which hard skills have the longest shelf life in IT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au9lrYXcpb0 In this week's episode, Infosec Skills author Robert McMillen talks about how networking stands apart from other IT disciplines. Since networking does not change very quickly, learning it once will will last you several…
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Preparing for opportunity | Cyber Career Forum - Robert McMillen
How can IT professionals prepare themselves for when opportunity knocks? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n9vC9RaVXU In this week's episode, Infosec Skills author Robert McMillen talks about how you should prepare yourself to be in the right place at the right time by earning certifications in industry-leading products. If…
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Norwich University - BS in Cyber Security --> MS ISA Comparison
I am opening this thread to give a comparison of the two programs and a running update of the MSISA as I am about to start the MSISA program in December. I suspect there will be some overlap between the two programs, with the MSISA diving much deeper into the subject areas. Background: I currently work in the cybersecurity…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: DNS flaw, Natura data leak, ZLoader banking malware
A new DNS vulnerability lets attackers launch large-scale DDoS attacks. Cosmetic brand Natura exposes personal details of its users. The ZLoader banking malware has been deployed in over 100 campaigns. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. New DNS vulnerability lets attackers launch…
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Starting WGU MBA IT Management on Mar 1, 2019
On March 1, 2019, I will officially begin the MBA in IT Management degree program at Western Governors University (WGU). This is a two-year journey that I've decided to mini-blog about here in the hopes that my opinions and experiences will help others, and also encourage others to post their educational experiences at…
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Online Master's Degree for under 10k a year? Not WGU
Currently my employer is offering upto 10k a year for a Master's Degree related to IT, so my goal is to find a school that is under this cap. I already checked and WGU is not an approved school. Any suggestions on schools I should look into?
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How technical is digital forensics | Cyber Career Forum - Robert McMillen
How much of digital forensics relies on specialized tools versus things like traffic logs and browser history? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9-ZDrO1eB0 In this week's episode, Infosec Skills author Robert McMillen talks about the difference between using AI to detect suspicious network activity versus more heuristic…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: RDP vulnerability, RATicate malware, Android 2FA bypass
An improper Microsoft patch leaves third-party RDP clients vulnerable to reverse RDP. RATicate drops info-stealing malware and RATs on industrial targets. A new Android banking trojan is able to bypass two-factor authentication. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. Improper Microsoft patch…
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Digital Forensics | Cyber Career Forum - Robert McMillen
What has it been like to work in digital forensics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjhiBzpUBnI In this week's episode, Infosec Skills author Robert McMillen talks about talks about his experiences with digital forensics and includes an example of one of his tasks. If you like the video, be sure to check out the rest of…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Thunderbolt flaws, DocuSign phishing, Sharefile vulnerability
New Thunderbolt security flaws affect systems shipped before 2019. A DocuSign phishing campaign uses COVID-19 as bait. A Citrix ShareFile flaw could let attackers steal data. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. New Thunderbolt security flaws affect systems shipped before 2019 Attackers…
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James Stanger's Career Path | Cyber Career Forum
What was your career path like? How did you get to where you are now? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OkB2wiQRGo In this week's episode, CompTIA Chief Technology Evangelist James Stanger talks about talks about his background in English and education and how that helped him progress into his second career in…
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Multiple active Microsoft phishing campaigns
Targeted phishing attacks successfully hacked top executives at over 150 companies. An Office 365 phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft Teams alerts. A new phishing campaign packs an info-stealer, ransomware punch. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly. 1. Targeted phishing attacks successfully…