Cybersecurity Career FAQ 2022
There’s a lot going on in Cybersecurity and Information Security so let’s just answer a few of the questions I get on a somewhat regular basis....
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Day in the life of a Lead Principal Information Security Engineer
Whenever I get the “what do you do” question, whether that’s from a stranger at an event, or someone making conversation it’s typically varying somewhere between...
My Information Security Journey
This is a post I was encouraged to make just from the sheer amount of stories that exist out there – not every InfoSec/cybersecurity pro was...
Myth vs Fact: Cybersecurity in 2022
There are plenty of misconceptions, misrepresentations, and lies about cybersecurity or the larger field of Information Security. Let’s take a few and talk through them – keep in mind some of these are subjective and anecdotal based on my experience in the industry. I’ll do my best to source and cite where applicable, but as with most things in security it comes back to our favorite saying: “It depends…”
Understanding Botnets: Thought exercise on designing a botnet
Botnets are one of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats in the greater landscape today. While the tactics, purpose, and motivations of the attackers may vary wildly, one of the more prevalent and effective tools remains the same. In order to better understand attacks past, present, and future, we need to understand these tools in order to properly identify and react.
Adjusting the Lens
My favorite movie is Top Gun (there are levels to this question because it’s actually Shawshank Redemption, but indulge me). That is to say, I love...