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Cyber Job Hacks

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