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Episode #31 - How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity

There's no "right way" to get started in cybersecurity but there are a lot of different paths to become a cybersecurity expert. This week, the guys talk about their career paths starting from the ancient IT world and moving into modern day cybersecurity disciplines. They share some of the most important skill sets that you rarely hear about. Get the latest tips and tricks to start your cybersecurity career today.


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Ransomware to Be Investigated Like Terrorism

Researchers Discover First Known Malware Targeting Windows Containers

The U.S. Must Redefine Critical Infrastructure for the Digital Era

FBI Recovers Millions in Ransom From Darkside Ransomware Gang

Meatpacking Organization JBS Pays $11 Million to REvil Ransomware Hackers

Billions of Compromised Records and Counting: Why the Application Layer is Still the Front Door for Data Breaches

DarkSide Pwned Colonial With Old VPN Password

Hundreds of Suspected Criminals Arrested After Being Tricked Into Using FBI-run Chat App

Microsoft Patches Six Zero-Day Security Holes

Emerging Ransomware Targets Dozens of Businesses Worldwide

 

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