Thoughts About Diversity

Diversity is one of the buzzwords of the day. But what does it really mean and why does it matter?

Making A GIAC Exam Index

Having a good index is critical to getting a decent GIAC exam score. Here are a few thoughts on making yours better.

A G33k Goes To DEFCON

Day of Shecurity sent me to DEF CON 26. I had a wonderful time, did some cool things, and have already made plans to attend DEF CON 27. If you want the full details, keep reading…

Why We Bother

When Wired published an article titled “The Worst Cybersecurity Breaches of 2018 So Far,” I asked myself, “Why do we even bother?”

A Day Spent with Women in Cybersecurity

On Saturday, June 16, 2018, over two hundred people gathered in San Francisco to share ideas, knowledge, and support for women in and entering the field of cybersecurity. The event was called the Day of Shecurity, and I was one of the attendees.

The Meaning of Stewardship

I came very close to losing my cool today with an Evangelical Christian. It wasn’t about politics, or abortion, or gun control. It was over something simple…

I’m Certified, Not Just Certifiable

One year ago, I had never heard of the SANS Institute. What I did know was that I needed a career change, and that I had decided to pursue cybersecurity as my new career path.

Alice In InfoSec Wonderland – 1 Year Later

It has been a little over a year since I dove, head-first, into the world of cybersecurity. Here are some things that have changed…