Professional development

Professional development
Confused about vendor-neutral vs. vendor-specific IT and cyber security certifications? We break them down in detail.

February 18, 2022
Greg Belding
Professional development
Cybersecurity provides a variety of career opportunities. Bugcrowd CEO Casey Ellis shares how to kickstart your career — and how to find your niche.

February 09, 2022
Ali Hadley
Professional development
The taboo around salary privacy is breaking down thanks to new laws and pay-sharing platforms; what can that mean for cybersecurity professionals?

January 27, 2022
Patrick Mallory
Professional development
Scholarship winner Edelia McDaniel proves that anything is possible when you work hard and stay hungry.

January 20, 2022
Ali Hadley
Professional development
ISO 27001 is one of the most well-known security management frameworks — and a valuable skill set for auditors, managers and cybersecurity professionals.

January 18, 2022
Jeff Peters
Professional development
Scholarship winner Oriana Lau is on a mission to prove the value of a female perspective in cybersecurity — and pave the way for fellow veterans and girls.

January 16, 2022
Ali Hadley
Professional development
We spoke with Amber Schroader, CEO of Paraben, to talk about the traits and tools digital forensics investigators need to solve cybercrimes.

January 14, 2022
Bianca Gonzalez
Professional development
Gina Napier, who teaches the Infosec Skills Splunk learning path, discusses the value Splunk can bring to organizations concerned with cybersecurity.

December 22, 2021
Bianca Gonzalez
Professional development
Laravel allows users to build websites and applications faster than ever, says Aaron Saray, CEO of Morebetterfaster.io and Infosec Skills author.

December 17, 2021
Bianca Gonzalez
Professional development
In an era of unforeseen uncertainty, Infosec Accelerate Scholarship winner Steff Allen finds himself more sure about his career choice than ever.

November 14, 2021
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- CySA+ vs Security+: Which cybersecurity certification should you choose?
- How to maximize the impact of your federal cybersecurity training budget
- Cybersecurity compensation guide: Total package value (beyond salary) in 2025
- Top 10 penetration testing certifications for security professionals in 2025
- How to get into cybersecurity: Essential skills & entry jobs
- Top 5 cybersecurity certifications for beginners for 2025
- CompTIA certifications explained: Overview of every CompTIA certification
- Should you take the CCSP or SSCP before the CISSP?
- SSCP versus CCSP: Cloud security or systems security?
- CCSP vs. Cloud+: Which certification is better?
- 7 top security certifications you should have in 2025
- Cybersecurity manager certifications compared: CISSP vs. CIPM vs. CISM vs. GSLC
- Why cybersecurity is a good career for 2025: Top 10 reasons
- Why partner with Infosec for your federal cybersecurity training
- A federal guide: 5 things to know before you buy your Infosec boot camp
- Not all team cybersecurity boot camps are the same: What you need to know
- How to maximize the impact of your cybersecurity training budget
- Why partner with Infosec for your team cybersecurity training
- 7 things to know about your Infosec boot camp before you buy
- Not all cybersecurity boot camps are the same: What you need to know
- 4 things you should do if your team fails their cybersecurity certification exams
- Exam prep guide: Tips for ensuring your team passes their exam and builds actionable skills
- Struggling with exam anxiety? Proven tips to boost your confidence and get certified
- Is your team training the wrong way? 5 common employee mistakes
- How to get your team certified quickly
- Are you training the wrong way? 5 mistakes to avoid when preparing for your exam
- 4 things you should do if you fail your cybersecurity certification exam
- Things I wish I knew before buying a boot camp for my team
- 4 best ways to train your team and get them certified
- You need a cybersecurity certification, what's the quickest path to passing?
- Things I wish I knew before buying a boot camp
- 5 best ways to train for your first (or next) cybersecurity certification
- Top benefits of investing in employee training — and tips to get funding
- Struggling with your cyber certification studies? 10 ways to get motivated!
- Unlocking financial support: Tips for funding your cybersecurity certification
- Want to work in cybersecurity but have no experience? 5 things you can do to gain experience and get your foot in the door
- Top challenges cybersecurity pros face in growing their careers — and how to set yourself up for success
- How to break into cybersecurity in under a year: A guide to career transitions
- CISM vs. CISSP: Which certification should you get? Your complete preparation guide
- ISC2 certifications explained: Overview of every ISC2 certification
- The importance of IT certifications in boosting your career
- Understanding the role of a network engineer in IT
- The role of the chief information officer (CIO) in cybersecurity
- What is a network engineer and how to become one?
- What does a system administrator do and how to become one?
- Cyber security hiring: Tips and best practices
- Cybersecurity soft skills: Career benefits of public speaking
- CompTIA Data+ certification: Opening doors to new careers
- Surviving cybersecurity burnout: Tips from industry experts
- How to make a mid-career change to cybersecurity
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