Asha Azariah-Kribbs
Asha Azariah-Kribbs
How Much Does a Cyber Degree Cost?
This article is about the typical cost of a degree in cybersecurity and ways to reduce that cost. To learn more about the advantages of community college cybersecurity degrees, see our article here. To learn about the general difficulty level of a cyber degree, go here. If you’re serious about getting into cybersecurity, probably one […]
CONTINUE READING5 Top Python Questions Answered
This article answers five of the most common questions about Python and cybersecurity. To see our article about Python’s usefulness in cybersecurity, go here. We also cover the best programming languages for cybersecurity here. One of the most common questions beginning cyber professionals have is whether or not programming is a necessary skill. While it’s […]
CONTINUE READING7 Big Differences Between Computer Science and Cyber Degrees
This article is about the differences between degrees in computer science and cybersecurity. To see our article on associate’s degrees in cybersecurity, go here. You can also see our articles “Is a Cybersecurity Degree Difficult” and “Do I Need A Bachelor’s Degree for Cybersecurity.” So you’re ready to take the plunge into a tech degree? […]
CONTINUE READING5 Tips for Traveling While Working in Cyber
This article is about how to travel extensively while working in cybersecurity. The ability to travel while working in cyber will depend greatly on your employer and what position you have. To learn more about various career positions in cybersecurity, see our careers here. We’ve also discussed the types of cyber jobs that are often […]
CONTINUE READING11 Essential Things to Know About Cyber Jobs
This article covers some of the things you should know before getting into cybersecurity. When you’re ready to take your first step into a cybersecurity career, you can check out our Getting into Cybersecurity Guide. We’ve also covered the best entry-level jobs in cybersecurity here. As a former humanities student, when I made the transition […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide to Becoming a Cybersecurity Consultant
What is a Cybersecurity Consultant? A cybersecurity consultant (also known as an information security analyst or information security consultant) is a cyber professional who examines their organization’s security infrastructure and makes recommendations for improvement. Cybersecurity consultants test the existing infrastructure for weaknesses and report those weakness to their employer. Frequently they will be asked to […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide to Becoming a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
This article is about the career role of Chief Information Security Officer, or CISO. To see other career path resources, check out our career path sections here. What is a Chief Information Security Officer? A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is basically the head of an organization’s security team. You are the manager responsible for […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide to Becoming an Incident Responder
What is an Incident Responder? An incident responder (also known as an intrusion analyst or CSIRT engineer) is the first person an organization turns to in a cybersecurity incident. Incident responders are the front liners who assess the impact of a security breach and determine how to minimize or contain the damage. According to the […]
CONTINUE READING5 Awesome Internships for Cybersecurity
This article covers a few of the top internship programs available for new cybersecurity students and professionals. If instead, you’re looking for how to get into cybersecurity in general, see our definitive guide here. For examples of the best entry-level cyber jobs (not internships, see our article here. As a cybersecurity student, the opportunities for […]
CONTINUE READING5 Awesome Work-from-Home Cybersecurity Jobs
One of the benefits of cybersecurity is that it doesn’t have to be office work in the office. If you are someone who likes face-to-face interactions with employers and colleagues, there are plenty of on-site positions available—but if your availability is more restricted (perhaps for medical reasons, kids, or location), there are plenty of telecommuting […]
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