Since I failed the beta of CYSA+ CSO-002 by such a narrow margin (10pts), I’m going to take CSO-001 before it is retired.
My plan is to review my test report and then study the areas I faltered in. I make a packet of flashcards and focus my brief study to these areas.
I just feel like I’ll regret not attempting to complete the current test with how close I came to passing the beta.
The Cloud+ guide is very short in comparison to other study guides, but Linux+ has a section on cloud so this will feed off of that (hopefully).
Studying for this includes just 3 things:
The 4th edition study guide is super accessible and easy to understand
All-In-One is a more technical, dense book
Flashcards always and forever in deck, I like the spiral-bound to keep them altogether and easy “flippability”…
Also, not picture Cybrary Linux class and ITU CompTIA Linux class
Easy2Boot on a 64gb usb loaded with several different linux distros
Comptia just announced a cloud+ beta. Think I might take it just to feel out the material, it’s $50 and I’m interested in cloud security aspects in the future, so why not. Next few posts will be about the road to studying this, linux and cysa…because why not I’ve got time.
So, this will probably be a short post. I have just started the last class for the bachelor’s part of my dual degree (I know that some will say that going to school for cybersecurity is unnecessary, but I thrive in classroom settings or with direction). I’m antsy about finishing this part of the program. Honestly I’m a slight bit overwhelmed by the work as well. We’re suppose to finish a professional resume, a portfolio, a group project (group projects are the worst and online groups projects are like the 3rd level or hell), and an exam with a java programming portion. Sure, there are 15 weeks to complete all of that so it’s doable, but it’s still a bit nerve wrecking. I’m so afraid of failure it’s not funny. But, it’s better for me to admit that I’m scared than to act like I’m not scared. I just need to keep telling myself that I can do this and take it all week by week.
Wish Me Luck…
FINISH STRONG!
Cybrary.it is one of the first sites that I really got into using when I started dipping my toes into learning cybersecurity/infosec/info tech. This was before they started with the Cybrary Pro tier, so I started when all they had was free, but now I am a Pro/Insider member.
The free tier offers access to numerous videos, guides, and the Open Blog which is nice to read up on what others are trying and learning. This tier though is limited in scope and sometimes the information is slow to be updated.
The Pro/Insider tier offers all that the free tier offers, as well as: career learning paths, labs, practice tests, first access to on-demand videos, mentors, access to the slack channels, etc. The cost is worth it especially if the company will cover it, but if you do most of your learning out of your own pockets (like myself) then try to catch it on sale (Like it currently is).
I’m currently following the SOC analyst pathway with a lot of side classes that I keep adding to my queue as my interests are piqued. I also use the platform to do pre-tests for my certifications to focus my studying/practice so I can concentrate on the items in which I’m weak.
I think that this site is a valuable tool for anyone that is learning in these fields, especially if they “self-taught” or need supplemental resources. I wouldn’t necessarily say that the Insider level is required, but it is in my opinion it has thus far held value in my studies and catching a sale or discounted price has not be especially hard.
The main issues I have with the site are that some of the videos have sound quality issues. The CYSA+ course suffers from the classroom style environment in my honest opinion it was probably my least favorite video set that I’ve taken from Cybrary. I still would recommend the site as a good source just from the amount of content that is available.
It is the end of 2019 and like most I want to take a moment to reflect on all the things that I actually have accomplished this year. Sometimes we can think too much about where we aren’t that we don’t focus on where we actually are and how far we have come. At the beginning of this year I had just changed careers and I was a little unsure of where or if I actually fit in. Now, I’m more self-assured and confident in my ability to learn and retain new things and the “rightness” of this course .
But, it’s also good to look back at how we might have failed because epic-ly failing is how we level-up epic-ly.
”Self-awareness gives you the capacity to learn from your mistakes as well as your successes.”
—Lawrence Bossidy
“The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on. “
–Barack Obama
Build A Security Ninja 