Can I learn and start a career in cybersecurity?
In my nearly 30 years training millions of techs, I really believe we changed for the better the IT industry hiring practices. Particularly the qualification requirements at the technical level. As a self-studied man that didn’t take the traditional college route, I’ve had great satisfaction watching companies realize the value of certifications and hands on training better job qualifiers for techs. I have been saying this for over thirty years!
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats have become more sophisticated and pervasive than ever before. The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, especially those with experience in security operations centers (SOC), is rapidly increasing. Organizations of all sizes and industries require dedicated teams to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents. This high demand ensures a multitude of job opportunities and career growth prospects.
SOCs are a great place to start your cybersecurity career. Proper SOC training equips professionals with the necessary skills to understand threat landscapes, work with incident response and mitigation, and analyze threat intelligence analysis.
The bottom line is if you have enthusiasm for the field, and embrace continuous learning, you can become a cybersecurity professional who makes a difference.
I love talking to folks to hear how they are making this career change. I’ve got to say, my pals at CyberNow Labs are doing something unique to help people of any background make this pivot.
Mike
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Unlocking Career Success: How Cyber Lingo Can Drive Your Career
CompTIA certifications have emerged as a definitive standard for validating the skill competencies in cybersecurity. Beyond technical skills, one overlooked aspect of certifications is the terminology you master during your preparation.
A comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity lingo not only highlights technical expertise but also shows professionalism. Employers, clients, and peers are more inclined to trust professionals who can talk the talk. Attaining CompTIA certifications not only signifies preparedness but teaches the terms you need to know to succeed.
Professionals in this field must interact with colleagues and clients to convey intricate technical concepts, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. Mastery of this lingo facilitates clear and efficient communication, reducing the risk of misinterpretations and fostering effective collaboration. CompTIA exams frequently feature scenario-based questions, where accurate interpretation of technical jargon is essential for precise problem-solving.
Cybersecurity frequently describes specific attack vectors, such as “phishing,” “ransomware,” “SQL injection,” and “DDoS attacks.” Familiarity with these terms empowers professionals to identify potential threats, assess risks, and enact appropriate countermeasures. CompTIA exams evaluate candidates’ proficiency in recognizing and responding to these threats effectively.
Knowledge is a tech’s armor, and familiarity with the language field is a pivotal piece of that armor. CompTIA certifications validate a professional in these certifications beyond technical knowledge. Cybersecurity lingo facilitates effective communication, practical application of skills, identification of threats, adherence to regulations, and demonstration of professionalism. As you embark on your journey towards obtaining CompTIA certifications, remember that speaking the language of cybersecurity is not only an edge but a necessity in today’s digital world.
Mike
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THE DEFINITIVE LIST OF PYTHON APPLICATIONS!
Python is big these days, but just how big is it?
Introducing…. THE DEFINITIVE LIST OF PYTHON APPLICATIONS (still in progress) Let me know in the comments if you know of real-world use cases that are not on the list!
1. Data Science: Python is widely used for data analysis, data visualization, and machine learning tasks.
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Python powers AI applications, including natural language processing, speech recognition, and computer vision.
3. Automation: Python is used for automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows.
4. Scientific Computing: Python is popular in scientific research and engineering for numerical computations and simulations.
5. Finance: Python is used in financial modeling, algorithmic trading, risk analysis, and portfolio management.
6. Internet of Things (IoT): Python is used for IoT applications, interacting with sensors and devices.
7. Game Development: Python, along with libraries like Pygame, is used to create 2D games.
8. Robotics: Python is used for programming robots and automation in robotics.
9. Web Scraping: Python is used to extract data from websites for various purposes.
10. Computer Networking: Python is used for network programming and network automation.
11. Scripting: Python is a powerful scripting language for automating tasks in operating systems.
12. Image Processing: Python is used for image manipulation and computer vision applications.
13. GIS and Mapping: Python is used for geographic information systems and mapping applications.
14. Audio and Speech Processing: Python is used in audio processing and speech recognition.
15. Data Visualization: Python, along with libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn, is used for data visualization.
16. Text Processing: Python is used for natural language processing tasks, like text classification and sentiment analysis.
17. Social Media Analysis: Python is used to analyze social media data for insights and trends.
18. Healthcare: Python is used in medical research, analysis of patient data, and healthcare applications.
19. E-commerce: Python is used for building e-commerce platforms and online shopping websites.
20. Chatbots: Python is used for developing chatbots and virtual assistants.
21. Education: Python is used as a programming language in educational settings and coding bootcamps.
22. Recommendation Systems: Python is used to build personalized recommendation systems for products and content.
23. Content Management Systems: Python is used for developing CMS platforms and content-based websites.
24. Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Python is used to clean and preprocess data before analysis.
25. Time Series Analysis: Python is used to analyze time series data for forecasting and trend analysis.
26. Internet Security: Python is used for cybersecurity, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
27. Sentiment Analysis: Python is used to determine the sentiment of text data, like reviews and social media posts.
28. Big Data Processing: Python is used in big data frameworks like Apache Spark for data processing.
29. Telecommunications: Python is used in telecommunications for network management and analysis.
30. Image Recognition: Python is used in image recognition and object detection tasks.
31. Customer Analytics: Python is used for customer behavior analysis and customer segmentation.
32. Online Advertising: Python is used in online advertising for ad targeting and optimization.
33. Social Media Automation: Python is used to automate social media interactions and posting.
34. Financial Forecasting: Python is used for financial forecasting and trend analysis.
35. Data Mining: Python is used for data mining and discovering patterns in large datasets.
36. Retail Analytics: Python is used for analyzing retail data and consumer behavior.
37. Cybersecurity Analysis: Python is used to analyze security logs and detect anomalies.
38. Network Monitoring: Python is used for real-time network monitoring and analysis.
39. Academic Research: Python is used in various academic research projects across disciplines.
40. Content Recommendation: Python is used for recommending content and products to users.
41. Natural Disaster Prediction: Python is used for predicting natural disasters and emergency planning.
42. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Python is used for CRM analytics and customer data management.
43. Energy Consumption Optimization: Python is used for optimizing energy consumption in buildings and facilities.
44. Weather Forecasting: Python is used for weather forecasting and climate analysis.
45. Search Engines: Python is used in search engine algorithms and indexing.
46. Sports Analytics: Python is used for analyzing sports data and player performance.
47. Language Translation: Python is used for automated language translation.
48. Fraud Detection: Python is used for fraud detection and anomaly detection in financial transactions.
49. Text-to-Speech: Python is used to convert text into speech for assistive technology.
50. Email Automation: Python is used to automate email communications and marketing.
51. Supply Chain Optimization: Python is used for optimizing supply chain operations and logistics.
52. Customer Support Chatbots: Python is used for automated customer support chatbots.
53. Healthcare Diagnostics: Python is used for medical image analysis and diagnostics.
54. Social Media Influence Analysis: Python is used to analyze social media influence and reach.
55. Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Python is used to automate tasks in CAD software.
56. Geolocation Services: Python is used for geolocation-based services and applications.
57. Mobile App Testing: Python is used for automated mobile app testing.
58. Data Backup and Recovery: Python is used for data backup and recovery tasks.
59. Home Automation: Python is used for automating home appliances and devices.
60. Language Processing and Translation: Python is used for natural language processing and translation tasks.
61. Audio Recognition: Python is used for speech-to-text and audio recognition applications.
62. Healthcare Management Systems: Python is used in healthcare management software.
63. Customer Support Automation: Python is used for automating customer support processes.
64. Inventory Management: Python is used for inventory tracking and management.
65. Machine Vision: Python is used for machine vision tasks in industrial settings.
66. Virtual Reality (VR) Development: Python is used for VR applications and development.
67. Traffic Control and Management: Python is used for traffic flow analysis and control systems.
68. Predictive Maintenance: Python is used for predictive maintenance in manufacturing and engineering.
69. Document and Image Analysis: Python is used for document and image analysis in legal and medical fields.
70. Social Network Analysis: Python is used for analyzing social network structures and connections.
71. Sales Forecasting: Python is used for sales forecasting and inventory optimization.
72. Quality Assurance Testing: Python is used for automated quality assurance testing.
73. Recommendation Systems for Music and Entertainment: Python is used for recommending music and entertainment content.
74. Network Security: Python is used for network security monitoring and analysis.
75. Asset Management: Python is used for managing and tracking assets in various industries.
76. Environmental Monitoring: Python is used for monitoring environmental data and pollution levels.
77. Text Generation: Python is used for text generation tasks, like chatbots and language models.
78. Resource Planning: Python is used for resource planning and allocation in project management.
79. Agricultural Data Analysis: Python is used for analyzing agricultural data and crop yields.
80. Marketing Analytics: Python is used for marketing data analysis and customer profiling.
81. Sales Automation: Python is used for automating sales processes and lead generation.
82. Customer Feedback Analysis: Python is used for analyzing customer feedback and sentiment.
83. Social Media Sentiment Analysis: Python is used for analyzing sentiment in social media posts.
84. Retail Demand Forecasting: Python is used for forecasting retail demand and inventory optimization.
All the best,
Mike
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Is Security+ “a must” for cyber? PLUS Mike LIVE Online
Many of you know that my most cherished moments are when students tell me: “Mike I got the job!”
In my nearly 30 years training millions of techs, I really believe we changed for the better a lot of the IT industry hiring practices, especially the qualification requirements at the technical level. As a self-studied man that didn’t take the traditional college route, I’ve had great satisfaction watching companies finally realize that certifications like A+ and Network+ are clearly better job qualifiers for entry-level techs when compared to generalized liberal arts degrees.
But some say cyber is a different animal all together. Well, here’s my bottom line on if Security+ is required for entry cyber jobs:
- Having a Security+ certificate is the single-most requested certification or knowledge qualifier across ALL entry cybersecurity job postings. You maximize your probability of qualifying for these cyber jobs by getting Security+ certified.
- The Security+ objectives are FOUNDATIONAL for understanding core cybersecurity topics that you’ll be expected to put to use on the job in entry level cyber jobs. You WILL USE the knowledge you gain during the Security+ certification process ON THE JOB, guaranteed.
So what am I saying. If you’re serious about cyber but don’t have any hands-on experience, then getting Security+ certified is my recommended “next best step.”
But Mike what about other certs?
Of course, you can always “Stack Certs” after Security+, with CySA+, Pentest+, or venture into Certified Ethical Hacker. All of these are valuable, but for job seekers, I wouldn’t steer you in that direction. Instead, go get your hands dirty.
Whether that’s in an adjacent IT role as a Helpdesk Support Specialist or Network Administrator, as an intern or apprentice at a cybersecurity company, or through an on-the-job training program, get hands-on.
Cyber evolves so fast, most organizations don’t even have cyber figured out for themselves, much less the hiring process or qualifications. Everybody’s journey to cyber is different—Take Jawad for example. Jawad got Security+ certified, but was struggling to get a work opportunity in a competitive market that often requires prior hands-on experience and/or advanced education.
Jawad’s solution was to enroll in an on-the-job training program at CyberNow Labs. Here’s his story:
Let me know your take on this. Or join me tomorrow on a live webinar hosted by CyberNow Labs to hear more voices in the space, including Xcitium CISO, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, and Jawad himself.
All the best,
Mike
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Total Seminars Unveils Exciting Study Halls, New Python and Cloud Training Courses
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Total Seminars has two new training courses coming soon!!!
We are excited to announce two new video courses that will be released in the next two weeks, Python 101: From NooB to N3RD and CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003 courses.
PYTHON 101: From N00B to N3RD
Our newest subject matter expert, Dart Williams, has brought his engaging teaching style to Total Seminars. Dart loves teaching students the basics and beyond. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to dive into the world of Python or looking to enhance your expertise, this course has something valuable to offer for everyone. Python is a popular, open-source programming language that is used for data analytics, web and software development, and design. Total Seminars has partnered with Dartanion Williams to teach you the basics in this Intro to Python course.
Dart has over fifteen years of experience in product development and data analysis working in industries such as EdTech, transportation and logistics, public safety, and non-profit management. His engaging teaching style cuts through the fluff and teaches you what you need to know to use Python. This course covers the basics including variables, data types, conditional statements, and loops. You’ll learn how to interact with databases, analyze APIs, and even visualize data in your code with pandas. You’ll also use your new skills in a real-world scenario to build an ATM machine, helping to solidify everything you’ve learned throughout the course.
CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) Training
Tom Carpenter has once again done a great job teaching CompTIA’s Cloud+ Certification technologies. Check out a quick introduction where Tom explains what the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification can do for you and your career. Get ready to launch your career in the expanding world of cloud computing! CompTIA Cloud+ certification highlights your cloud computing skills. Demonstrating proficiency in essential cloud technologies can help you become a highly sought-after candidate for job positions.
With over ten years of experience in cloud technology and computer technologies for more than three decades, Tom loves all technologies, learning, and teaching tech. Tom has gone through the ranks of the IT industry starting in systems support and moving through being an analyst and engineer. He founded a technical and content development training company in 1997 that he continues to manage today.
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