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Author: ZeroTrail

Felicita is a Certified Fraud Examiner who works as an Investigator for the government. She is highly experienced in audits, compliance, information technology, and investigations. Specializing in anti-money laundering, fraud investigations, and audit reporting. Over ten years of experience in implementing SOX principles, GDPR practices, and privacy rules.

How to Keep Your Confidence Up When You Are Stuck

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021Leave a comment

Understanding ways to boost your confidence can help you succeed in life. Here ZeroTrail shares some tips that can help with boosting your confidence during the NCL Games.

Transferring Your Non-Tech Skills to a Cyber Security Job

February 27, 2021July 10, 2021Leave a comment

FiFi aka "ZeroTrail"
A survey of IT decisionmakers revealed that soft skills are in high demand(*). Every job you've had in the past is therefore precious, because you gained soft skills from it that you can transfer to a position in cybersecurity. ZeroTrail made the switch and shows you how to boost your résumé and get hired by recognizing the value of your non-tech skills.

How Setting Up a Virtual Machine and Navigating Through It Can Help You with NCL

January 27, 2021July 10, 2021Leave a comment

FiFi aka "ZeroTrail"
Using Kali Linux on a virtual machine is recommended by the NCL Game-makers(*), but why? ZeroTrail explains the perks of VMs, where to go for help setting yours up, which tools are off-limits during the Games, and which tools and operating systems will serve you the most—not only in the NCL Games, but in your future career as a cybersecurity pro!

How Playing War Games Can Help You Learn Command Line

January 25, 2021July 10, 2021Leave a comment

FiFi aka "ZeroTrail"
You want to develop your skillz, but you aren't sure where to start. Maybe starting with a competition like NCL is intimidating. Did you know there are games you can play on your own, before the NCL Games begin? ZeroTrail advocates for war games as the best way for beginners to learn command line and for experts to hone their skills!

Everything You Need to Know About Preseason

October 5, 2020July 10, 20211 Comment

FiFi aka "ZeroTrail"
FiFi shares the most important things to know about the NCL Preseason in Fall 2020. Your score during the Preseason won't be reflected on your Scouting Report, but do you know what will? Learn about brackets, cheating, and what it all means to your Scouting Report!

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