How To Become A SOC Analyst

How To Become A SOC Analyst

Introduction As our daily lives become increasingly connected to the digital world, ensuring its security has never been more important. There are threat actors ranging from kids looking to cause mischief to nation states bent on creating chaos for their adversaries,...
The PSAA: SOC Experience Certification

The PSAA: SOC Experience Certification

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:...
How To Get Into Cyber Security With No Experience

How To Get Into Cyber Security With No Experience

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...
Why Red Team Should Learn Blue Team Skills

Why Red Team Should Learn Blue Team Skills

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...
The PNPT: Pentest Experience Certification

The PNPT: Pentest Experience Certification

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...
Will AI Replace or Enhance Cybersecurity Professionals?

Will AI Replace or Enhance Cybersecurity Professionals?

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...