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Cyber Security Compliance and IT Jobs
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https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/14/rand-paul-kneecap-cisa-00189698
https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/mastercard-bet-recorded-future-win-cti
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
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Introduction and Community Focus
Host Introduction: Bruce kicks off the session, welcoming viewers to his live podcast on CovoCourses.
Format: Bruce explains that he's going off-script to directly address viewer questions from YouTube and TikTok.
Career Path and Job Market Advice
Career Advice for Cybersecurity Beginners
Assessment of Background: Bruce advises viewers to consider their current field and experience.
Local Job Opportunities: Suggests exploring entry-level roles, such as technician positions at local internet providers, to gain foundational networking knowledge.
Government and Federal Job Options
White House Initiative: Mentions job opportunities in cybersecurity promoted by the White House and federal agencies, especially for roles in AI and cyber tech. https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/preparing-our-country-for-a-cyber-future/service-for-america/
Government Job Stability: Highlights the demand in the government sector and encourages applying through resources like "Service for America" on whitehouse.gov.
Broad Demand for Cyber Skills Across Industries
Sector Demand: Reiterates the high demand for cybersecurity skills in sectors like healthcare, government, and financial services.
Role Terminology: Advises on using general terms (e.g., "Network Operation Center Manager") rather than military-specific terms to broaden appeal for civilian job applications.
Getting Started in Cybersecurity for Beginners
Internships and Certifications
Recommends gaining experience through internships or apprenticeships, which can strengthen resumes.
Certifications: Suggests Red Hat and Linux skills as beneficial for foundational knowledge in cybersecurity.
Keywords and Resume Optimization
Resume Building: Emphasizes the importance of using specific keywords and phrases to enhance visibility on job platforms.
Tools and Technologies: Encourages learning tools like Splunk, Qualys, and Active Directory to add marketable skills to a resume.
Advice on Python Development and Cybersecurity Transition
Python in Cybersecurity: Discusses how Python skills are valuable in cybersecurity, especially in areas like automation, cloud security, and machine learning.
Potential Career Directions: Mentions that Python knowledge can be applied in fields like AI, machine learning, and application security, making it a versatile skill in IT and cybersecurity.
Encouragement for Cybersecurity Job Seekers
Persistency and Adaptability: Stresses the need to be open to different roles and to build skills, regardless of job titles.
Networking and Industry Knowledge: Suggests connecting with industry veterans and continuously enhancing one's technical profile to remain competitive.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
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This is not political, I am not choosing sides, but we are taking a look at some of the policies he proposed.
Trump's Proposals
IT - Domestic Manufacturing (Tariffs)
Cybersecurity - Enhanced Cyber Defense Capabilities
AI - Remove bidens government oversight
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
We talked to Professor BlackOps about his career as a cloud security expert.
https://www.youtube.com/@professorblackops-cybersec1168
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024