![How To Get Into Cybersecurity With No Experience [Job Guide]](https://nexgent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/man-using-computer-and-programming-to-break-protec-2022-11-14-12-02-27-utc-400x250.jpg)
Gaining entry into the realm of cyber security employment without any prior knowledge can seem like a difficult challenge, yet it is possible with suitable instruction and commitment. For aspiring cybersecurity professionals, this blog post will provide guidance on...
Are you looking to take your career in cyber security to the next level? Then consider becoming a SOC analyst. As a Level 1 SOC analyst, you'll be tasked with safeguarding an organization's networks, systems and data from potential threats. With increased demand for...
As a tech pro, you could have thought about being a security specialist. But what does it take to become one? What qualifications and time investment are necessary to become a security consultant, and is the salary worth it? And is the salary worth your time and...
Almost 96% of organizations had users try to contact phishing websites last year, according to Cisco research. The threat of cybersecurity is growing as a result of pandemics and widespread adoption of new technologies. Cryptomining, malware and hacks are just a few...
Penetration testers are highly skilled cybersecurity professionals, with a deep understanding of cyber security. They are tasked with evaluating the susceptibilities and inadequacies in a company's networks, systems, programs, and other IT infrastructures to recognize...
From Assistant Direct to Control Room Analyst | Richard Martinez Richard Martinez has always been a guy with his eyes on the stars. It would be a winding path, but someday he knew he would reach them. He had reached a pinnacle working in the education field by...
Robert Buenrosto | People of Zero To Engineer Robert had a problem. He had too many certifications and not enough experience to back them all up. How could he gain the relevant hands-on experience and prove that he was more than book-smart? Did something like...
Mark O'Keefe | People of Zero To Engineer Mark O’Keefe pulled a full u-turn when he realized his career in cable was a dead end. The cable industry was going downhill. The harder he tried to move up, the more he realized he was going nowhere he wanted to go. It...
From a lumber mill hauling chains to a Network Technician | Jacob Stephens Jacob was tired of hauling chains at a lumber yard, beating up his body, and missing out on time with his children and wife. Being in IT was a dream of his when he was growing up. He...
Scott Crabb | From Support Manager to Support Systems Engineer | People of Zero To Engineer Scott Crabb was a Support manager at Walmart, making 32 thousand a year. Scott moved away from networking when he moved states, at first resigning himself to a new way of...
Did you know that the questions you ask a hiring manager could be just as important as the questions they ask you? It's true! Let’s continue on to learn my top five questions. I encourage our students to ask the interviewer in an IT interview. Here are some...
To start out, I’d like to describe the images and icons that you see here at the top, starting with the one on the left. That is the logical representation of a router that we use all over the place in topology, maps and network diagrams. It is a very widely used...
Kim Wood strongly believes if you “choose a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life”. As someone who has found her passion as a Career Success Coach, Kim strives to help students do the same and support them in achieving their career...
This Friday, May 14th (7:30am EST) our co-founders Terry Kim & Jacob Hess will be on National TV! We will be telling our mission on the Military Makeover show with Montel Williams on the Lifetime Network! Military Makeover is a show dedicated to highlighting...
Today we're going to talk about the CCT Certification, the Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching 100-490 RSTECH Certification to be exact! CCT is an entry-level certification that Cisco has had out for a while actually, And the cool thing about it is if...
Have you ever struggled with writing your resume and wondered if there were words to make the bullet points sound better? If so, you'll want to check out the video or blog post below to learn the best five phrases and words Sara love's to use when writing IT resumes....
James Marsh | From Casino Dealer to Service Desk Analyst | People of Zero To Engineer James Marsh was a casino card dealer for 20 years. Each day brought more of the same — patrons swearing at him, numb to the routine, stuck on autopilot. He had been caring...
Jason Benson | People of Zero To Engineer Jason Benson was in pain, unsure, and beaten down about his work. Every day was a question of muscling through pain and uncertainties, striving for a way to increase his family's quality of life. After suffering a back...
In this quick nugget, Jacob Hess, Founder & CEO of NexGenT discusses what a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is and their purpose in modern networks. What is a VLAN? A Virtual Local Area Network or VLAN for short provides us with logical separation or...
Karishma Mendes is NexGenT’s new Student Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (supervised by Chari S. Westcott, LPC-S, MA, PLLC) in Houston, Texas. Karishma is thrilled to be a part of NexGenT and seeks to make a positive impact in the lives of...
On the evening of December 15th, we gathered for our virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate the recent success of our Full Stack Network Engineer 6-19-2020 cohort. This was truly an exciting moment for everyone as the cohort members completed the Full Stack Network...
Nicole Evans is a Career Success Coach who has an astounding passion for meeting people where they are to get them to where they want to be!
Have you noticed that when you create a LinkedIn Profile, your URL looks something like this: Linkedin.com/in/nxgent -12324-sdf12 ? This link is auto-generated for all profiles. It can be lengthy and leave a lot of room for error if manually typing in the address. You...
Rob has been working within Career Coaching since 2004. Working in higher education in the fields of video games and technology he has had the pleasure to work with thousands of students and many recruiters and hiring managers responsible for hiring them.
NGT LIVE 2020 Is Just Around The Corner You know when the Marvel Cinematic Universe came together in Endgame for one of the most epic collaborations of all time? Heroes fighting alongside one another for the good of the world, big purple evil dude, portals—it was an...
Meet Kassy Scarcia, NexGenT’s Career Success Coach. Kassy Scarcia is passionate about helping others believe in their potential and never settle for less than an amazing life.
Meet Sara Hutchison, NexGenT’s Career Success Coach
On the evening of October 8th, we gathered for our virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate the recent success of our Full Stack Network Engineer 4-24-2020 cohort. This was truly an exciting moment for everyone as the cohort members completed the Full Stack Network...
On the evening of September 3rd, we gathered for our virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate the recent success of our Full Stack Network Engineer 2-21-2020 cohort. This was truly an exciting moment for everyone as the cohort members completed the Full Stack Network...
Certified and Reaching Success Last week here at NexGenT we congratulated our very first Cyber Security Specialist cohort for passing their skills qualification check and becoming certified as a NexGenT Cyber Security Associate (NCSA)! The cohort began on March 23rd...