Game Theory: Visualizing the Players
Before this course I learned the technical side – firewalls, patches, tools. However, one of the biggest takeaways from Game Theory is the absolute necessity of acknowledging that behind every threat are people. Sure, automated tools handle a lot, but the decisions on how to attack, where to strike, and what tools to use? That’s all driven by human strategy and intent.
DFIR & Threat Hunting: When a Threat Exists
The course equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the incident response lifecycle, from the initial preparation and planning stages to detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
Offensive Security: Ethical Hacking
Going through this course has shown me that the goal wasn’t just to become a penetration tester, but to gain a hacker’s perspective to become a better defender. And let me tell you, understanding how attacks happen is key to knowing how to stop them.
Python for Security: Automations and Scripts
This course provided a solid introduction to Python, a language widely used by cybersecurity professionals for scripting and automation. The goal was to learn Python basics and security programming concepts to build Python applications for both offensive and defensive security.
Cyber Infrastructure and Technology: Secure the Foundation
I recently completed the Cyber Infrastructure and Technology (CIT) course, and it was a whirlwind tour of what it truly means to design and maintain secure systems. I went in wanting more than just surface-level knowledge, and I came out with a practical understanding that has reshaped how I see digital defense.
Network Security: Architecting the Foundation
Network Security provided by the SDSU Global Campus is a course designed to build the skill set needed to secure, manage, and operate network communication equipment and systems for a variety of organizational types. Network security is part of the foundation of any businesses’ security posture.
Linux Security: The Other Other OS
I’m finally done with Linux Security, and I’m excited to move on to Network Security. This course was a dive into the world of Linux, with a particular focus on cybersecurity. I learned how to manage and operate a Linux environment, including the popular cybersecurity distribution Kali Linux. One of the most valuable skills I…
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Cloud Security: Designing for the Future
I have completed the course Cloud Security, however I’m excited to move on to Linux Security. This course was a great introduction to the world of cloud computing and security. I learned a lot about different cloud service providers (CSPs), their services, and how to set up and configure AWS accounts. One of the most…
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Computer Networking: The Connections Between Us
I’m finally done with Computer Networking, and I’m both relieved and excited. Relieved because it was a demanding course that required a lot of focus and dedication. Excited because I now have a strong foundation in networking concepts that will be invaluable in my future career. One of the most important skills I learned in…
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Microsoft Security: Securing THE OS
I have been awarded a Microsoft Security badge from SDSU!
Badges are a way to show off the skills you have learned and the experience gained.