Why security isn’t just a big company thing
Recently, a colleague told me that while at a party with a group of friends, they concluded that instead of asking a “pretty woman” to dance or talk to, it was better to opt for a “less attractive woman” since the probability of being rejected by a “pretty woman” was high, but with “less attractive” women, the chances of success were higher; this was because the number of beautiful women was lower relative to the total number of women present.
Security/Technology Certifications: Are They Worth It? – Part I
In 2013, I earned my first certification in Digital Forensics. For that first achievement, I had to make a significant investment — take a 40-hour course, study for a couple of weeks afterward, and finally take the exam. Was it worth it? No. In the following years, I shifted my focus — mainly because security […]
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 […]
And how to start in security?
This is one of the questions that those of us who work in information security have probably asked ourselves at some point, and those in other areas of knowledge may ask themselves when they find this field attractive for professional development. For some, starting out in information security may have been an almost seamless process, […]
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 […]