Blog: Cybersecurity

Understanding how cryptography works is helpful to those considering careers in cybersecurity and fighting online threats. Read on to find out more about cryptography, its principles, types, and how you can learn cybersecurity.

As instances of cyber attacks grow and evolve it’s difficult to know which data is at risk. This uncertainty stems from a lack of context, which can be remedied through a basic understanding of proven cybersecurity protective measures.

Protecting your credentials from being compromised or stolen starts with good password hygiene. Read on to learn best practices for creating a robust and uncrackable password, and how to keep your accounts secure over time.

Since he was a kid, Jeramy Hrobowski has always been drawn to tech. Through hands-on learning experiences, career simulations, and group projects, he was able to gain the in-demand skills today’s employers are looking for and a new network of friends.

After working as a Systems Specialist, and then being unemployed, Kevin Ghee decided to challenge himself and start a new career path. To accomplish his goal, he enrolled in the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity bootcamp.

Soft skills are becoming increasingly valuable in cybersecurity jobs, along with education from skills-based tech bootcamps and industry certifications. Learn how to leverage transferable and soft skills into cybersecurity roles.

US Marines Corps Veteran Rob Buitrago is a testament to how military service can be a great starting point for your tech journey. All that was missing from Buitrago’s resume was technical experience, which is where the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp helped him tremendously.

After leaving the military, Miss Kim had many options, however, she chose a different direction by embarking on a career in cybersecurity thanks to help from the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

After leaving the Air Force, Shaquille Duggan wanted to increase his skills and land a role in cybersecurity. To accomplish his goals, he enrolled in the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

Military veteran Desiree Walters had relatively limited experience in the tech field, but with the help of the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Walters gained the skills and knowledge to kickstart a rewarding career as a SOC Analyst.

Through the guidance of industry-experienced instructors, Edwards developed knowledge of foundational cybersecurity principles and solved common problems through real-world simulations. Edwards landed his first cybersecurity job as a Technologist at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Amanda leveraged her military experience to help break into tech and encouraged fellow service members and veterans to do the same. After bootcamp, Amanda landed a government role as an Information System Security Engineer for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.