Cyber Job Hacks | How to Start Your Cyber Security Career

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Cyber Job Hacks | How to Start Your Cyber Security Career

What is Cybersecurity? What are the available roles? How do you get started? What industry certifications should I pursue? Dr. Jeff Colburn has 30 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. For the past 11 years, he has been teaching his students how to start careers in this field within 6 months without a college degree and without any experience.

  1. NOV 18

    S1 E18 - The Impact of the Cloud First Strategy to Network Design and Security

    What is a Cloud First Strategy? How does it impact how we design and secure networks? In this episode, Dr. Jeff shares what it means to have a cloud first strategy and the disruptive change it has had on how networks are designed and secured. The old design models are out and a new approach must be adopted if you want to be a successful engineer in this industry. Are you interested in becoming one of Dr. Jeff's students? There are 3 slots available for the new virtual course. Receive live one-on-one instruction from Dr. Jeff, a 20-year CCIE and industry expert.  For more information, email courses@teamcaveo.com or schedule a session with Dr. Jeff to discuss your career objectives (see link below).  Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    26 min

  2. NOV 11

    S1 E17 - Why You Need to Know Zero Trust

    Zero Trust. What is it? Why do you need to know it? Zero Trust is the new network security framework. The days of perimeter security are over. Knowing how to implement Zero trust is qucikly becoming an essential skill for every cyber professional. In this episode, Dr. Jeff explains the Zero Trust Network Architecture and how you can begin learning it. Are you interested in becoming one of Dr. Jeff's students? There are 3 slots available for the new virtual course. Receive live one-on-one instruction from Dr. Jeff, a 20-year CCIE and industry expert.  For more information, email courses@teamcaveo.com or schedule a session with Dr. Jeff to discuss your career objectives (see link below).  Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    20 min

  3. OCT 28

    S1 E16 - Building Your Automation Foundation with Linux and Python

    The days of command line are behind us. Learning how to automate is an essential skill for anyone working in the cyber industry. Whether you are just starting out or mid career, you need to develop an automation mindset. The two foundational skills are Linux and Python. In this episode, Dr. Jeff discusses the reason for automation and why you need to learn Linux and Python. He will explain how easy it is to setup a home learning environment and availability of free training resources.   Are you interested in becoming one of Dr. Jeff's students? There are 3 slots available for the new virtual course. Receive live one-on-one instruction from Dr. Jeff, a 20-year CCIE and industry expert.  For more information, email info@teamcaveo.com or schedule a session with Dr. Jeff to discuss your career objectives (see link below).  Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    26 min

  4. OCT 21

    S1 E15 - Good Engineers Need Good Labs

    If you want to become a stronger engineer, you need a lab. A lab is where you put all you learned to the test. It deepens your understanding of the technology. And to be honest, it is the fun part. Implementing technology is the reason we get into this industry.  In this episode, Dr. Jeff explains what a lab is and why it is critical to your cyber career.  Are you interested in becoming one of Dr. Jeff's students? There are 3 slots available for the new virtual course. Receive live one-on-one instruction from Dr. Jeff, a 20-year CCIE and industry expert.  For more information, email info@teamcaveo.com or schedule a session with Dr. Jeff to disscusss your career objectives (see link below).  Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    21 min

  5. OCT 14

    S1 E14 - A Mini PC and Free Software - How to Build an Inexpensive Home Lab

    Reading books and watching videos is not enough to grow your cyber career. You need access to a lab where you can practice what you learned. In this episode, Jeff shares how he built a home lab using a mini-PC and free software. If you are looking to build a lab and don’t want to spend a lot of money, you will want to listen to this episode.   Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    19 min

  6. OCT 7

    S1 E13 - Cyber Career Guide - The Importance of a Good Mentor

    If you want to successfully navigate a career in the cyber industry, you need a good guide. In this episode, Dr. Jeff talks about the importance of having a mentor and how they can help you build the cyber career you desire: How to find a mentor Benefits of a mentor Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    13 min

  7. SEP 30

    S1 E12 - Get Good Fast - How to Quickly Build Your Cyber Career

    Want to become a good engineer? Even a great engineer? Dr. Jeff share how you can quickly develop expertise in your cyber profession. Following his Get Good Fast methodology, this can be done in months rather than years. How he got good fast Examples of how his students got good fast How you can get good fast Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    19 min

  8. SEP 23

    S1 E11 - In-Demand Skill Set - Implementing and Securing IPv6

    We have been talking about migrating to IPv6 for years. However, with the rapid growth of mobile devices and cloud adoption, this can no longer be put off. Many network engineers and security practitioners have not focused their attention on developing the skills to properly implement and secure IPv6 creating a shortage of expertise. In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses: Why IPv6 migration is happening now Who has already implemented IPv6 Why we need to move from IPv4 to IPv6 The demand for IPv6 skill set IPv6 security risks What skills network engineers and security practitioners will need to learn Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo Want to discuss if a cyber security career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at: https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers. https://cyberjobhacks.com Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join

    20 min
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What is Cybersecurity? What are the available roles? How do you get started? What industry certifications should I pursue? Dr. Jeff Colburn has 30 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. For the past 11 years, he has been teaching his students how to start careers in this field within 6 months without a college degree and without any experience.

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