The Bearded I.T. Dad

Cybersecurity hiring is broken. Too many job seekers are doing everything "right"—getting degrees, earning certifications, applying to countless jobs—only to hit a wall when trying to land their first role. TryHackMe just launched the Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1) certification, and it’s built to fix this. Unlike traditional certs, SAL1 simulates real SOC analyst work—analyzing security alerts, investigating incidents, and making fast decisions under pressure. I took the exam myself, and let’s just say… it exposed my weak points in a big way. If you’re trying to break into cybersecurity, this cert might be exactly what you need. Watch my full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/gx_fddYh

There's a common misconception around network automation. Often, network practitioners view automation as a threat - will it take my job? The truth is, we learn new things all the time. And automating the routine tasks you're stuck doing every day doesn't take anything away from you - it's freeing up your time to focus on more strategic network projects and higher priority work. See the comments for the full conversation between Rich Martin and Dakota Seufert-Snow (aka The Bearded I.T. Dad)! They dive deep on network automation's impact and how network engineers can make the most of evolving tech to get ahead. #NetworkAutomation #NetOps #NetDevOps

Manual networking is out. Automation is in. If you're not adapting to the future of network automation, you're falling behind—and risking your career. Find out why automation is the missing piece for IT pros. Thanks to Itential for pushing innovation! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gqGKBUHz #NetworkAutomation #ITCareers

Why are networking pros pivoting to cybersecurity? ?? The rise of zero-trust, micro-segmentation, and evolving threats is changing the game. Is this your next career move? Watch now to find out! https://lnkd.in/gUmXVHB4 #Cybersecurity #Networking #TechCareers

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Cloud computing isn’t the future—it’s the NOW. If you’re not learning it yet, you’re already behind. ?? Check out my latest video with INE’s Tracy Wallace to discover why cloud skills are essential, how to study effectively, and the $$$ potential of a cloud career. PLUS, we’re giving away 3 premium INE subscriptions! ?? ?? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gDk622it #CloudComputing #TechCareers #INE

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Think shellcode is complicated? Think again. Day 8 of TryHackMe Advent of Cyber breaks it down step-by-step for beginners. Ready to level up? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gX7kqmpy #Cybersecurity #TryHackMe #AdventOfCyber #AOC

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