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The 10 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Every Beginner Should Learn First
The concepts that show up in real jobs and interviews, explained simply.
Get it freeCybersecurity Interview Cheat Sheet
3 simple techniques to sound like a pro in your interview, even as a beginner.
Get it freeCISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management Checklist
The first CISSP domain distilled into a focused study checklist.
Get it freeRun Your First Linux Environment in 60 Minutes
Get hands-on with Linux fast. No prior setup, no fear.
Get it freeNAT Lab: Watch NAT Happen in Real Time
See network address translation actually happen, not just read about it.
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Join the waitlistThe ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Built on the new CC exam outline in force from September 1, 2026.
The 30-Day CC First-Try Pass Plan
One topic a day, 30 to 45 minutes. A 69-page plan, 22 quizzes, 2 timed mock exams, the CC Exam Map, 104 flashcards and the Pass-or-Paid-Back Promise.
The CC Week 1 Kit
The complete first week of the plan: 7 days, 6 quizzes, Domain 1 (24% of the exam).
The CC Exam Map
All 5 CC domains on 7 pages, with the exam traps and a 14-day review schedule.
The CC Readiness Test
25 questions, 15 minutes, a score for each of the 5 domains. Know where you stand before you study.
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The 90-Day Cybersecurity Job Blueprint
Pick one of the 5 paths, follow a 90-day plan, and see how I read your CV as a hiring manager. Second edition, 29 pages.
The Get Hired Kit
3 portfolio projects, an ATS resume template, an application tracker and the 30 interview questions that come up most. Includes the Blueprint.
Hiring Manager Review
A 45-minute call: I read your CV and LinkedIn the way I read candidates, and we rewrite the weakest parts together. Only 5 a month.
Study and resume resources
Focused, exam-relevant resources for when you are ready to go further.
CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
The complete guide to one of the heaviest CISSP domains, in plain English.
ViewCISSP Domain 5: Identity and Access Management
IAM made clear. The complete guide to Domain 5.
ViewATS-Safe Resume Template + AI Resume Builder
The exact resume template that got me hired, plus an AI prompt that fills it in for you.
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