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Cyber Job Hacks

S1 E11 - In-Demand Skill Set - Implementing and Securing IPv6

We have been talking about migrating to IPv6 for years. However, with the rapid growth of mobile devices and cloud adoption, this can no longer be put off. Many network engineers and security practitioners have not focused their attention on developing the skills to properly implement and secure IPv6 creating a shortage of expertise. In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses:

  • Why IPv6 migration is happening now

  • Who has already implemented IPv6

  • Why we need to move from IPv4 to IPv6

  • The demand for IPv6 skill set

  • IPv6 security risks

  • What skills network engineers and security practitioners will need to learn

S1 E10 - SecDevOps - Automating Cyber Security

You may have heard the terms DevOps, GitHub, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD Pipeline.  In this episode Dr. Jeff Colburn discusses Security Development Operations (SecDevOps).

  • What is Infrastructure as Code and it Benefits

  • How organizations are automating their network and security

  • The increasing demand of automation skill sets

  • Routine security tasks that are being automated

  • What are the basic automation skills to start

S1 E9 - Combining Networking and Security - Network Security Engineer or "Security Conscious" Network Engineer

In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses the increasing demand for network engineers to learn security. 

  • What network security knowledge is required

  • Impact of Zero Trust on network design

  • How to develop the knowledge and skills required for a network engineer

  • Will network engineer and network security engineer become one and the same

S1 E8 - Zero to Hero - The Skills Required to Be a Great Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer & Architect Marc Colburn joins this episode to discuss what skills are required to become a great network engineer. He shares:

  • Core skills every network engineer must have

  • Specialized skills based upon industry and role

  • How to learn and develop these skills

  • Integration of security with network engineering

S1 E7 - Building a Study Plan For Your Certification Exam

Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information you need to know for your certification exam? Not sure where to begin? In this episode Dr. Jeff shares how to build a study plan that will keep you focused as prepare for your certification exam: 

  • List the topics you need to know

  • Identify the resources you will use to prepare

  • Allocate the time required for each exam topic

S1 E6 - A Certification Exam Prep Strategy That Works

In this episode Dr. Jeff shares a certification exam preparation strategy that has proved effective for him and his students: 

  • Exam blueprint shows you what to study

  • Clues are in the verbs

  • Some topics are more important than others

  • Two key reasons to use practice exams

  • Exam taking strategies

S1 E5 - How to Ace the Technical Interview

Senior Network Engineer Marc Colburn joins Dr. Jeff to discuss the largest hurdle between you and your IT career, the technical interview. In this episode, they discuss:

  • What is the Technical Interview

  • Their experience as the interviewer and interviewee

  • What the interviewer is looking for during the technical interview

  • The best ways to prepare

S1 E4 - The Impact of AI on the Cyber Security Job Market

IIn this episode Dr. Jeff discusses the impact on the cyber security and the skills cyber professionals will need to adopt in this evolving landscape. He shares: 

  • Cyber Tasks Peformed by AI

  • Required Cyber Skills

  • Future Job Market

S1 E3 - How Certifications Benefit Your Cyber Security Career

In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses 5 benefits of how pursuing certifications will help grow your Cyber Security career. 

  • The Journey (of becoming a stronger engineer)

  • Focused Study

  • VAR Opportunities

  • Skill Validation

  • Job Level Knowledge and Skilllset

Jeff shares his own 30-year certification journey and how it both saved and grew his career.

S1 E2 - Best Entry Level Cyber Security Certifications - CompTIA vs Cisco

In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses two possible entry level certification paths to start a career in cyber security. He explains the differences between the CompTIA and Cisco paths. Jeff explains which may be best for you based upon your interest in cyber security.

S1 E1 - Getting Started in Cyber Security

Learn how to start a career in the cybersecurity industry

In this episode:

  • Jeff shares his 30 years of experience in the Information Technology industry

  • The increasing gap between open positions and skilled professsionals

  • The reason for the ongoing demand for cyber professionals

  • Explains the many job roles under the cybersecurity umbrella

  • The need to be rooted in a specific technology to be an effective security practitioner

  • How to start a career in cyber without a college degree or experience

  • How to get your first cyber role in 6 months