by Josh Daniels | Oct 1, 2025 | Learning, Penetration Testing
Networking is the foundation of IT. IT is the foundation of Pentesting. If you’re just starting out from a background that didn’t include the fundamentals of networking, you might feel lost and behind when the subject comes up. If offensive cyber security...
by Josh Daniels | Sep 24, 2025 | Career Advice, SOC
On paper, or YouTube feeds, the cyber security job market looks like there’s endless demand for talent. In reality, the “entry-level” postings for SOC (Security Operations Center) analyst roles often expect experience that looks more like mid-level. The result:...
by Josh Daniels | Sep 17, 2025 | Career Advice
When people ask, “Can I get into cyber security with no experience?” the answer depends on how you define a couple of key terms: “Experience” – Most of the time, people mean paid experience. While this is what hiring managers are typically looking for, you don’t need...
by Josh Daniels | Sep 10, 2025 | Learning, SOC
Having the technical skills to monitor a network and investigate an alert is important, but methodology is how those skills are efficiently and consistently applied to keep an organization secure. If you are a junior cyber security analyst just getting started (or...
by Josh Daniels | Sep 3, 2025 | Career Advice, Penetration Testing
In cybersecurity, we often divide professionals into two camps: Red Teamers (the attackers) and Blue Teamers (the defenders). Red Teams simulate real-world attacks to expose weaknesses, while Blue Teams focus on monitoring, detection, and response. These can seem like...
