Hack The Cybersecurity Interview – Book Review

Once of the questions I often get from people that are looking to break into the cyber security field is how they can get a job in the field. I hear about struggles related to, “which role should I apply to”, “what skills/certs do I need or should obtain”, “how do I know what questions I should ask or be prepared to answer”. And I am finally glad to say I have found a new book that was released, that answers all these questions. So, if you have any of the mentioned questions listed above. This book is a must read for you!

Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Cybersecurity-Interview-jumpstarting-cybersecurity/dp/1801816638/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hack+the+cybersecurity+interview&qid=1662534007&sprefix=hack+the+c%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Hack-Cybersecurity-Interview-jumpstarting-cybersecurity/dp/1801816638/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hack+the+cybersecurity+interview&qid=1662533978&sprefix=hack+the+cy%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

Why should you purchase this book?

The title of the book in my opinion is very accurate. This book literally teaches you how to “hack” an interview. It gives you the data and information to really succeed on a cybersecurity interview.

The book has multiple authors (Ken Underhill, Christophe Foulon, Tia Hopkins). They have done an excellent job on building out this book. I’ve been mentioning to a lot of my peers that we have needed a book that explains and prepares interview candidates with the knowledge to ace an interview. And, I think we finally have winner, and a much-needed resource that cyber security enthusiasts can utilize.

Rust A Programming Language

Packt has published a new book called “Rust – Web Programming” authored by Maxwell Flitton.

Now, I am totally new to this programming language. But I have to say after spending some time learning it. Rust is a language that has the potential to become very widely used for ecommerce and general websites with web applications. I have decided to create a write up for those that may have some interest in learning about Rust.

Why use Rust ?

Rust solves many pain points which are present in many other current programming languages.

Better memory usage due to better garbage collection. Most common languages such as Python, PHP and Java have a garbage collection process. However, these languages have a process that uses up extra resources and CPU time on the machine to manage and run the garbage collection process.

Speed performance is also seen to faster than most other programming languages. And Rust ever so little trails behind C++ in terms of speed.

It is much easier to learn and understand Rust. Syntax for code is easier to write, read and understand for someone that is new to programming.

Community support is huge for Rust, and you can easily find other devs using it for many user cases.

Passing The Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

Getting Microsoft Certified for Azure Fundamentals

I decided to challenge the AZ-900 Exam, as I got a Microsoft voucher for a free exam attempt. So, I decided to give the exam a crack. Basing it off other peer’s experience, who had already taken this exam. The consensus I had heard is that it should be a simple exam if you have used Azure before and worked on different services (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.) I probably spent about less than 8 hours prepping, as I felt the topics seemed general and things I have already been exposed too.

Prepping to take the exam

My personal experience with Azure is that I have worked with it for 3+ years. If you have spent a lot of time in the Azure environment building things, configuring things and managing different items. You will have no problem challenging this exam. Most of the concepts are related to everyday tasks that you would be working on. Or tasks you would have been exposed to at some point while engineering designs in Azure.

Here is a score list of what you need to know –> https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-900

• Cloud concepts (20-25%)
• Core Azure services (15-20%)
• Core solutions and management tools on Azure (10-15%)
• General security and network security features (10-15%)
• Identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features (20-25%)
• Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements (10-15%)
  

CISA Exam Study Guide from Packt

CISA Study Guide from Packt

I like to review over CISA study materials and keep up with content every year. ISACA usually has small new updates every year to the auditing domains. It is always nice to see all the new changes and advancements that are being made in the auditing world. This year, I decided to check out a book and wanted to post a quick review of it for others so they may get some good use out of it too.

What is this book about

The book is was just recently published by Packt and is called “CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide” authored by Hemang Doshi. You can grab a copy of it here –> https://amzn.to/358rb3h