wolfshirtz
If you like cybersecurity but prefer to work with your hands, there's a way you can do both: hardware hacking! This beginner-level introduction from wolfshirtz will show you how to get started.
Category: Feature Friday
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.)
Virtual Collaboration Methods and Tools
Hush1e
Explore the free tools recommended by Hush1e for virtually collaborating with your cohort—from remote chatting, to video conferencing, to screen sharing, to document sharing. Hush1e Pro Tip: Have a backup in case one goes down!
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.
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.
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.
The Joy of Smart Home Automation
MistressVenom
The Internet of Things is often criticized for its security risks. MistressVenom is a fan of network security, but she also became a fan of smart homes after chronic illness threatened her independence. How did she reconcile the two?
What I Learned from Teaching Cyber at an All Girls High School
Fred Stinchcombe
Fred has been teaching cybersecurity for about 15 years. No matter where he's taught, girls have been rare in mixed-gender classes. Fred discusses gender bias and answers the question, "How do you get girls into your classroom?" The answer may surprise you! It turns out that students who won't join a class (yet) will still join a CTF!
