Professional development

Professional development
With previous careers including journalist, English teacher, and FinTech professional, Infosec Scholarship winner Amy Bonus offers her advice for career switchers entering Cybersecurity

March 24, 2023
Patrick Mallory
Professional development
Everyone loves the versatility of a jack-of-all-trades. Be it the functionality of a Swiss Army knife, the variety of an all-you-can-eat buffet or the flavor

March 20, 2023
Greg Belding
Professional development
For many in the cybersecurity field and those considering cybersecurity as a career focus, the most coveted position is cybersecurity engineer. Cybersecurity

March 10, 2023
Greg Belding
Professional development
Shaz Baig, an Accelerate Scholarship winner, veteran, and cybersecurity professional, shares his keys to success in the field and his goals for the future.

March 03, 2023
Patrick Mallory
Professional development
Cyber Work Podcast host Chris Sienko shares insights from December 2022 episodes, including Intelligence-led pentesting, the US Cyber Games and data/security/cloud skills

February 23, 2023
Chris Sienko
Professional development
Learn all about the cloud security engineer role.

February 17, 2023
Joe South
Professional development
How VetsInTech helped a career Army medic achieve his goal of becoming a cybersecurity professional and his advice for other veterans

January 27, 2023
Patrick Mallory
Professional development
Infosec scholarship winner Kandice Kucharczyk was mentored by CISA’s director, Jen Easterly, who helped her set her ambitions higher.

January 13, 2023
Christine McKenzie
Professional development
Patrick Lane breaks down four CompTIA cybersecurity certifications: Security+, CySA+, PenTest+ and CASP+. Which one is right for you?

January 02, 2023
Jeff Peters
Professional development
Gaurav Panta, a VetsInTech student, was able to transition to a career in technology from the U.S. military with a Security+ certification.

December 21, 2022
Patrick MalloryIn this series
- 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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