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Dont miss this!!!

Panel Discussion: Phishing in 2026. What Has Changed and What Has Not?

We are thrilled to announce the first speaker of our panel discussion, William Sims.

William Sims is the founder and CEO of Cythority, as well as the creator of programs like the VSOC Incubator and CyberXE.

He has nearly 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, incident management, and security operations, with past industry or enterprise experience at companies like Microsoft and Raytheon.

William brings insights from a market miles away from Pakistan, but facing the same global issue: the rapid changes and advances in phishing attacks.

We are thankful to him for making time despite the time zone differences!

Haven’t registered yet? Don’t miss out and register now!

Here: https://lnkd.in/dPFt6DDR

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TOOLS TO HELP AUTOMATE YOUR JOB SEARCH! 💻

On Episode 2 of @breach1teach1, I sat down with @williamtjsims, and we discussed different tools you can use to help automate and streamline your job search.

One tool he mentioned that he uses, and that I also use, is JobSearchGenius.ai.

It’s an all-in-one AI-powered job search platform that helps with creating and tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, tracking and applying to jobs, practicing mock interviews, and preparing for salary negotiations.

One thing I want to emphasize is that searching and applying for jobs the traditional way can be extremely time-consuming, especially when you’re trying to break into an industry like cybersecurity.

Finding ways to automate parts of your job search can help you spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time building your skills, gaining hands-on experience, and preparing for interviews.

At the end of the day, automation isn’t a replacement for having the right skills and experience, but it can help make the process more efficient!

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Day 1,000 of running a mile or more in the books. 🙏🏼

Been running since January 11, 2024 and hit it today on October 6, 2026.

Wanted to challenge myself and ran 10 miles. The longest run I’ve ever done.

This definitely was my toughest run physically.

Recap Video. Coming SOON 💪🏼.

Chop Wood Carry Water. 🪵🪣

#running #fitness #domthecybergenius

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STOP USING THE SAME RESUME FOR EVERY CYBERSECURITY JOB 👇🏽

When applying for cybersecurity jobs, one mistake you want to avoid is using the same generic resume for every position.

On Episode 2 of @breach1teach1, cybersecurity engineer @williamtjsims of @cythority breaks down how to approach your job search and why tailoring your resume to the roles you’re applying for is so important.

Before you even start applying, you need to identify the specific roles you want to target, understand what skills, tools, and experience employers are looking for, and then tailor your resume to that.

This may mean going through various job descriptions, taking notes on the qualifications employers are looking for, and using tools to help improve your resume.

For example, if you’re applying for a SOC Analyst position, your resume should highlight your experience with security monitoring, alert investigations, and incident response.

Whereas if you’re applying for a Cyber Threat Intelligence position, your resume should focus more on threat research, IOC analysis, and intelligence reporting.

The main goal is to make sure your resume clearly shows how your experience, skills, and accomplishments align with the position you’re applying for.

And remember, recruiters are reviewing hundreds of applications, so you want to make sure it’s easy for them to understand why you are qualified for the role.

You don’t necessarily need to rewrite your entire resume for every application, but you should take the time to tailor it to the specific position.

And as you gain more experience, you can even start creating separate resumes for different cybersecurity roles or tailoring them specifically to the companies you’re interested in.

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WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP TO GET WHAT YOU WANT?

A great mentor of mine once told me, “To get what you’ve never had, you have to do what you’ve never done.”

When you’re working toward a career in cybersecurity or any other goal, there are going to be sacrifices you have to make along the way.

For me, a lot of those sacrifices started in high school when I first began my cybersecurity journey.

On Episode 2 of @breach1teach1, I talked about the sacrifices I specifically made during my senior year of high school.

During my senior year, I was balancing being a lead intern at @cythority, playing two sports at the highest level in California, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

With everything I had going on, I had to make decisions about how I spent my time because I knew I wanted to build a career in cybersecurity.

Some of those sacrifices included not going to parties or football games and spending less time hanging out with my friends during lunch.

A lot of my lunch breaks involved being in the library, doing my schoolwork, and getting things done for the program I was in.

I even almost skipped prom, but my parents made sure I went, and I’m glad they did!

Everybody’s sacrifices are going to look different, but you have to ask yourself what you’re trying to accomplish and what you’re willing to give up to get there.

You can’t keep making excuses about the time you have because it’s up to you to make the most of it.

Like my dad always tells me, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”

You don’t have to give up everything you enjoy, but you do have to be intentional with your time and understand that reaching your goals may require making some tough decisions along the way.

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HANDS ON EXPERIENCE MATTERS IN CYBERSECURITY 👇🏽

When starting your journey in cybersecurity, make sure you prioritize gaining hands on experience.

On Episode 2 of @breach1teach1, cybersecurity engineer @williamtjsims of @cythority and I discuss the importance of gaining hands on experience when trying to break into cybersecurity.

Whether that’s through internships, projects, home labs, or platforms like TryHackMe and LetsDefend, find ways to get your hands dirty and apply what you’re learning.

Hands on experience gives you the opportunity to learn the tools used on the job, understand what the work actually involves, and build experience you can speak to during interviews.

I’m not saying certifications and degrees aren’t important because they definitely help build your credibility.

But having those qualifications along with hands on experience allows you to do more than just tell an interviewer what you know.

You can actually walk them through the projects you’ve completed, the tools you’ve used, the problems you’ve encountered, and how you solved them.

Another candidate might have more certifications or a degree that you don’t have, but being able to demonstrate your skills and communicate your experience can make a difference in who gets the job.

At the end of the day, it’s not just about what you have on paper, but also what you can actually do and how well you can speak to it.

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UPDATE ON MY TIER 2 SOC ANALYST POSITION 👇🏽

I went through the final interview today, and I felt like it went good!

Here are two questions they asked me and how I would answer them.

1️⃣ How do you differentiate between a true positive and a false positive?

Start by gathering context around the alert, including the users, systems, and processes involved.

Validate your IOCs and review the surrounding activity in your SIEM or EDR to determine whether it’s legitimate behavior or an actual threat.

2️⃣ Walk me through a threat hunt you’ve conducted, from hypothesis to discovery.

Explain how you developed your hypothesis, researched the threat actor, gathered and validated IOCs, and searched for those indicators within your environment.

Then explain your findings, any actions you took, and how you documented and reported the results.

Shout-out to @cythority and @williamtjsims! Because of this program, I was able to speak confidently about the threat hunts I’ve worked on and the experience I’ve gained.

Wish me luck, y’all! I’ll keep you guys updated on whether I get the job! No matter what happens I’m just greatful god allowed me to interview and twice be opportunities like this. 🙏🏽

#cybersecurity #socanalyst #threathunting #cybersecuritycareer #interviewtips

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GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY REQUIRES A PLAN 👇🏽

When trying to get into cybersecurity, you always hear about getting certifications, earning a degree, or attending a boot camp to gain experience.

And while those things can help, one thing that often gets overlooked is having a structured plan to understand what you need to learn to qualify for these jobs and then taking action on that plan.

On Episode 2 of @breach1teach1, cybersecurity engineer @williamtjsims of @cythority breaks down his 5E Formula for Success and how you can apply it to cybersecurity, your career, and other areas of your life.

Here are the five E’s:

1️⃣ Exposure

Expose yourself to different opportunities, people, and career paths to understand what’s available to you.

2️⃣ Education

Once you find something that interests you, start learning about it through courses, books, podcasts, mentors, and other resources.

3️⃣ Execution

Put what you’re learning into practice through projects, internships, or other opportunities to gain experience.

4️⃣ Evolution

As you continue learning and applying your knowledge, you’ll naturally begin to grow, improve your skills, and gain experience.

5️⃣ Empowerment

Over time, the knowledge and experience you’ve gained will give you confidence, create more opportunities for yourself, and put you in a position to help others do the same.

The biggest takeaway I got from this conversation is that growth is a process, whether that’s in cybersecurity, your career, or life in general.

You have to understand what’s out there, educate yourself, and actually put that knowledge to use because that’s how you gain experience and continue improving.

If you want early access to the full episode of @breach1teach1, it’s already available inside my FREE Youngest In Charge Network Skool community.

👉🏽 Comment “NETWORK” and I’ll send you the link to join the community and watch Episode 2 early.

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Them Saxophones Gettin Loud 😬

Am I cooked? 🤔

#humor #cybersecurity #lol #domthecybergenius #funny

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“Would you get on a plane knowing the pilot passed a multiple choice exam but had never actually sat inside a cockpit and flown a plane?”

No, you wouldn’t. 😂

This was a great analogy made by 10+ year cybersecurity engineer @williamtjsims of @cythority on the second episode of @breach1teach1.

And the same thing applies to cybersecurity.

Having certifications and learning new concepts is important, and they definitely help you.

But in reality, companies want to know that you can actually do the job.

As cybersecurity professionals, we have a lot of responsibility when it comes to protecting a company’s critical systems, data, and infrastructure.

Companies need people they can count on and don’t have to hold their hand every step of the way once they get into the role.

This is where hands on experience comes in.

Whether that’s internships, projects, joining a program like @cythority, or finding other ways to apply what you’ve learned, gaining hands on experience is vital when trying to build a career in cybersecurity.

Always remember, companies want to see that you’ve worked a role where you had a title and a set of responsibilities.

Also, don’t make any excuses.

It’s 2026, and there are too many resources out there for you to gain hands on experience.

Make a plan, stick to it, stay disciplined, and keep grinding.

If you want early access to the full episode of @breach1teach1, it’s already available inside my free Youngest In Charge Network Skool community.

👉🏽 Comment “NETWORK” and I’ll send you the link to join the community and watch Episode 2 early.

#breachoneteachone
#youngestincharge
#domthecybergenius
#financiallyfreeby25

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