Blogs

Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System Your computer is your most important tool. But is it working for you, or are you working for it? For years, I felt trapped in a digital world designed by others. Bloated operating systems, constant notifications, and graphical interfaces that valued flashy animations over raw efficiency. I was a passive user in a system I didn’t control. This is the story of how I stopped being a user and became an architect, by building a minimalist workstation with Arch Linux and Sway. ...

You don’t need a computer science degree to break into cybersecurity. Here’s how to launch your career using real-world skills, certifications, and strategic focus.

Are you looking to start a career in cybersecurity? This guide covers the SOC Analyst role, a key entry point, and the most popular certifications to kickstart your journey.

The Next Step in Your Cybersecurity Journey In our last post, we discussed the CIA Triad, the foundation of cybersecurity. Now, we’ll examine how these fundamental principles are violated by the most common types of cyber attacks. Just as a security guard knows where threats can come from, understanding our enemies in the digital world is the first step to protecting ourselves. 1. Phishing: The Most Common Form of Social Engineering Phishing is a social engineering tactic where cyber attackers try to trick you into revealing personal information (passwords, credit card numbers, etc.) through deceptive emails, messages, or websites. ...

Learn about the three core principles of cybersecurity: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. This guide covers why they are crucial with simple examples.

Discover why a deep understanding of networking is the non-negotiable first step in any successful Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst career roadmap.