Tradecraft for Security Contractors

The Lifestyle In the initial chapters of my career saga, I was a bit of a digital nomad, hopping from one client to the next, crafting, securing, and sprucing up a diverse array of systems and workflows. Trust me when I say, the thrill of the variety ensured that boredom was a concept as foreign to me as a glitch-free software release. As time marched on, though, life’s other scripts—family, obligations, and a dwindling patience for certain legislative quirks in the UK—prompted a pivot from the freewheeling contractor lifestyle to a more anchored existence in a permanent position. Yet, the nomadic phase left its fingerprints all over my professional DNA—the way I think, interact, and present myself in the security sphere. These imprints, or let’s call them the “Tradecraft of a Contractor,” are the pearls of wisdom I’m eager to pass along to you today. ...

February 24, 2024 · 12 min · 2381 words

Starting a new role in Cybersecurity

Hello there dear reader! Just landed a new gig in the buzzing world of cybersecurity? Awesome! I’m right there with you, having recently started a new role myself. Let me share some insider tips that have really helped me get my bearings in these first few days. First things first, make day one count. Whether you’re a veteran in the field or fresh-faced and eager, the way you kick things off can set the tone for your entire journey. Here’s how I’ve been navigating the early days at my new company, and trust me, it’s been a game-changer. Let’s jump right in! ...

January 31, 2024 · 7 min · 1328 words