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Sienna

Sienna

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security and privacy enthusiast, researcher, AMC A-lister


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    CISSP First Attempt Preparation and Afterthoughts

    Preparation There are 8 domains that the CISSP tests on: security and risk management asset security security architecture and engineering communication and network security identity and access management security assessment and testing security operations software development security" Favorite way to study is use study mode and go through practice exams (Boson) and make my best guess at the right answer and then check if im right and if not I read the description as to why. I go through every single question that way and it takes a while but it helps reassuring myself especially when or if I was not confident in my guess. ...
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    2023-01-13 19:28:45 -0800 -0800 13 Jan 2023
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    Security Plus Preparation

    Background I graduated in May 2020 with my BS in Cybersecurity from Purdue University. I also recently completed my MS in Cyber Forensics in August 2022 after defending my thesis, which was titled “Cybersecurity Industry Needs and the CSEC ABET curriculum analysis”. I also completed/passed EcCouncil’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) in Summer of 2021. I currently work as a security researcher at a small security consulting company. Now, I do NOT believe you need to have this background in order to pass and complete the Security+ certification, so do not let my experience discourage you from taking it. I know of many people who have obtained it without having any college experience nor any formal technical background. My reasoning for taking this certification was to be more confident in the application of my security knowledge. ...
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    2023-01-09 19:28:45 -0800 -0800 9 Jan 2023
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    Certifications

    Google Cybersecurity Certification Security+ Certification 2023 CEH Certification 2021
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