You’ve heard it a million times: “The only stupid question is the one that wasn’t asked.” Sounds nice, doesn’t it? But let’s get real—how many of us actually live by this? In cybersecurity (and honestly, in life), we don’t ask enough questions. Why? Fear. Ego. Impostor syndrome. Toxic cultures. Pick your poison. And the result? We screw up, miss opportunities, or let preventable disasters unfold—all…
Let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me for years: the cybersecurity job market. It’s a complete mess. And if you’ve spent any time looking for a job in this industry—or trying to hire someone—you’ve probably felt it too. We’re told there’s this massive talent shortage, that companies are desperate to fill cybersecurity roles. Yet, the reality for many job seekers is rejection after rejection,…
Let’s get one thing straight: dogs don’t just rule—they (d)rool. And I mean that in every sense of the word. They drool on your couch, your clothes, your face (if you’re lucky), and most importantly, on your heart. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’ve never had a dog—and honestly, I’m sorry for you. Dogs are the purest form of joy we get…
Let’s get real for a second. Mental health in life, and especially in the cybersecurity industry, is a topic most people love to tiptoe around. Sure, people will slap a hashtag on it during awareness months, or drop a few platitudes about “self-care,” but the truth? Most of it is performative crap. Let’s cut the BS and talk about what’s actually going on here. The…
The Daily Barrage Ever feel like the world is yelling at you all the time? Like every waking moment, someone, somewhere, wants a piece of your attention? I don’t know about you, but my brain feels like it’s been hijacked by a relentless barrage of messages. Phone calls, texts, emails, Teams, WhatsApp, Signal, FaceTime, X (seriously, what the hell happened to Twitter?), LinkedIn, Slack—it’s like…
Work Doesn’t Give a Damn About You “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” isn’t just a saying—it’s a reality check most people choose to ignore. You can pour your blood, sweat, and sanity into your job, but here’s the harsh truth: work doesn’t care about you. It’ll chew you up, take everything you’ve got, and leave you running on empty while…
DISCLAIMER: If you know me, you know that I’m a little (maybe a lot) off the wall. Recently, I was pondering an off the wall question, which is nothing new for me. I was wondering what’s better, a great smoked beef brisket or sex? Now this is a loaded question, but it’s worth exploring. In my (crazy) opinion, this debate deserves some honest analysis. Comparing…
Let’s not sugarcoat this: people seem dumber than ever. Everywhere you turn, it’s like the stupidity is louder, prouder, and breeding faster than common sense. And yeah, sometimes it’s hard not to feel like the only sane person in a world full of fools. But is the world actually getting dumber, or are we just seeing more of the dumb in plain sight? Let’s call…
Closing out 2024, it’s time to look back at the cybersecurity stories that made the headlines and shook our industry to its core. Each of these events left its mark, and if we’re paying attention, they’ve also left us with lessons—hard-earned, but invaluable. Let’s break it down, no bullshit, just the truth. 1. Salt Typhoon’s Infiltration of U.S. Telecommunications The Story: Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached…