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 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...
by Josh Daniels | Aug 27, 2025 | Career Advice, Penetration Testing
The job market in general is tough right now, and cyber security, which is supposed to be a hot field, is flooded with entry-level applicants for what are essentially intermediate-level positions. This may sound a little “doom and gloom,” but if you really want to...
by Alex Olsen | May 7, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Career Advice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many aspects of cybersecurity, from automated pentesting to AI-driven monitoring in Security Operations Centers (SOCs). So now we need to consider the critical question: Will AI replace technical cybersecurity professionals...
by Josh Daniels | Apr 30, 2025 | Career Advice, Learning
The Practical Help Desk Associate is an entry-level IT support certification that allows people trying to break into the industry a way to practice and demonstrate real-world abilities in help desk duties. A certification is only as good as its assessment of skills...
