3 resources to learn security concepts

One of the most common questions I get from friends and students is, “How can I learn security?” In this article, I’ll explain three resources I consider essential. 1) The Security+ Study Guide by Darril Gibson and Joe Shelley: Darril Gibson’s books focus primarily on preparing for one of my favorite security certifications (Security+); however, […]

The importance of a career plan in security and how to create one

The Importance of a Career Plan in Security and How to Create OneFor a few years now, every January 1st I’ve spent a couple of hours planning what I want to learn over the next 12 months. This simple but effective activity helps me define my goals, define a clear plan with activities, resources, and […]

What is an Obuka?

And if you’ve visited 85bits’ educational services, you’ve seen us talk about Obukas, and perhaps you’ve wondered what that is. If you’re a little curious and have some time left, you Googled it to search for the term (as happened to a friend we were talking about).But if you didn’t have the time to do […]