wolfshirtz
Don't simply ignore that difficult teammate! Use your NCL team experience to learn and practice valuable communication skills. Wolfshirtz, WebWitch, and Bill & Ted will show you how!
Category: Adulting
Fresh Kali…I mean Coffee
Aaron James
Two oft-neglected but critical components of a cybersecurity toolkit are coffee and pictures of cats. This article by Aaron James features both. Put Kali aside for a moment to learn his secrets for a cup of brew unlike anything you've ever tried!* (*Depending on what you've tried.)
A Day in the Life of a Cyber Engineer
Jacob "gond0r" Corley
Jacob Corley works both sides of cybersecurity—offense and defense. Once he breaks a web application, he's then tasked with fixing it. Jacob chronicles one day on the job in which he goes from discovering a vulnerability to finalizing a patch for it.
CompTIA Security+ – One Certification to Rule Them All
John "Mako" McGill
The CompTIA Security+ certification is the gold standard in cybersecurity. Mako got his in 2008 and has since written study guides, led study groups, and used a mountain of materials to help people pass. He understands your concerns, the temptation to cheat, and addresses both. Learn what resources he recommends!
Lessons in Leadership: What I Learned from Leading the NCL Player Ambassadors
CryptoKait
Mistakes were made (and that's OK)! CryptoKait shares the hardest and most valuable lessons she's learned so far about effective leadership, mental health, and the appropriate times to go full Kait-nado.
Organizing Your Workspace
John "Mako" McGill
"Organizing Your Workspace" is tagged as "Self Care"? You betcha! Anxiety is increased in a cluttered environment. Let Mako gently guide you through the steps to Marie Kondo-ing your way to healthier cortisone levels.
The Unexpected Ups and Downs of a First Year Consultant
JeanaByte
JeanaByte's first year out of college and into the cybersecurity workforce has been a wild ride. When it feels like the downs won't end, this is her advice for pulling yourself back up.
How to Act Like a Professional in the NCL Games
JeanaByte
NCL won't just teach you how to research and solve problems like a pro. It can help you develop professional workplace values: honesty, integrity, respect, lawfulness, and resilience when mistakes are made. JeanaByte explains how to be thoughtful and ethical within the games, and how these behaviors map to success in the real world.
Let’s Have A Serious Talk About Overworking Yourself
WebWitch
Are you honoring your limits? Do you know when to say no? What's a good rule of thumb for how to treat yourself? WebWitch casts an introspection spell to help you meditate on your own habits.
Practicing Self Care During the NCL Games
WebWitch
An important PSA from the Tech Bog: Keeping yourself sane is just as important as getting a lot of points. Read WebWitch's shocking self-care confession, and don't be like WebWitch! You can practice the magical art of self care in as little as 5 minutes.
