I passed the (ISC)2 CC certification exam on February 27, 2024!Credly badge: https://www.credly.com/badges/07401b72-366b-4ff3-a068-a9158f41be20 The CC proves you have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role.More info here: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CC I used my years of experience, my CompTIA Security+ certification, and Pluralsight’s CC course to prepare for this exam. While I… Continue reading (ISC)2 CC Certification – Part 2 (I passed!)
Author: matthewalley
(ISC)2 CC Certification – Part 1
Ten years in IT and the CompTIA Security+ have provided a solid foundation, but the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape demands continuous learning. That’s why I’m pursuing the (ISC)2 CC certification, with the exam date set for February 27th, 2024. The CC complements my existing skillset by solidifying core principles and expanding my knowledge into practical applications.… Continue reading (ISC)2 CC Certification – Part 1
The Art of Invisibility
I just recently finished Kevin Mitnick’s book: “The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data” Kevin Mitnick was a hacker in the 90’s, then turned into a consultant and more since 2000. You can learn more about him here. During… Continue reading The Art of Invisibility
2023 Phone System Project – Part 1
TL;DR:My company has used an on-prem Cisco Call Manager and Unity system for years, but due to the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, we rapidly deployed Cisco Jabber to allow employees to work from home. However, the existing system had limitations and often experienced issues with call quality and dropped calls. In 2021, I… Continue reading 2023 Phone System Project – Part 1
CompTIA Security+ Certification – Part 3 (I passed!)
I passed the Security+ exam on April 5th 2022 with a 787! The Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to: Other than my experience, I relied primarily on Professor Messer’s video content. I watched all of his videos over the last 6 months or so. I… Continue reading CompTIA Security+ Certification – Part 3 (I passed!)