• February Start

    So I checked all the documentation that was sent to me when I got my offer and it says that I dont register until 02/02 so I have almost 2 months to get this python course finished and get started on the discrete mathematics refresher. Have a nice break before Christmas and then get really…

  • Looking back

    If I was to look back at my adult life and some of the crazy stuff I have done or been involve with, I would think I may have made my career choice more challenging as I ran with people who were not exactly legal. Without going into too much detail I was never caught…

  • Future career plans

    What kind of role do I want to train for? I like the idea of SOC (security operations center) Analyst. I don’t really want to go down the pentester role as that just seems to be testing web applications and not the infrastructure. I like the idea of being proactive and having some help from…

  • So what now?

    Now we prepare for a full-on year… I need to finish the Python course on udemy and start the discrete mathematics course on Alison. Oh and there is Christmas as well, I am expected to go out with mates in Leeds before and during the holiday period and I am well up for it.

  • Well that was quick!

    Well I got in by way of this email this afternoon less than 24 hours since the interview

  • Post Interview

    I know I did ok, but I cant stop thinking about things I could have said better. I know there is no point in going over what cannot be undone now but I cant stop thinking about it. We will find out in a couple of days if I was successful.

  • All Done

    Well thats the interview done, I think I did OK but wont know for a couple of days. The written section of the test was on how books are falling out of fashion, I argued that it hasn’t and that demand for books are growing Now we wait for the results

  • Ready!

    I hope am ready because its too late if am not….. I am being told that I am ready so I should just trust what I am being told and chill out and just be yourself.

  • Interview day

    well am up and am studying the notes I took during the mock interviews and am reading cyber security news for things to possibly talk about … not gonna lie am bricking it but like I said before I know that I know what I am talking about… got a bottle of Kraken black cherry…

  • Interview nerves

    Thinking about tomorrow’s interview, I know I know what I am talking about its just a case of doing it clearly and concisely…. Keep it short and sweet… and you’ll be fine. early night tonight, get up in the morning and study the practice questions and read the cyber security news.