Cybersecurity Blog

Key Takeaways

What’s the biggest threats today?

• Ransomware
  • Holds data hostage for payment
• Foreign Adversary
  • Takes billions from the U.S. populace
• Phishing
  • Most commonly used against less technically literate users

What’s an ethical hacker?

• Real hackers that pen-test (penetration test) softwares/systems etc.
  • Use same tools, terminology, etc. as a real hacker
  • Also called “white hat hackers”
• Ethical concerns
  • They could leave backdoors in the systems

How do I succeed in cybersecurity?

• Number 1 Priority: PASSION
  • The msot important thing to succeed in the industry is to be passionate about cybersecurity in and out of your job
• Prior specifications?
  • Things like certifications in cybersecurity (A+, N+, CC) and background knowledge in things like IT are very helpful
• Build a network!
  • Building a network can both get you jobs, and help you learn about cybersecurity