What It Takes To Be A SOC Analyst

What It Takes To Be A SOC Analyst

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...

How to Become A Security Consultant

How to Become A Security Consultant

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...

How to Build a Home Lab

How to Build a Home Lab

There are many questions when future network engineers consider a home lab for: What software should I use? What components will be enough? How can I make sure I get the best equipment for my budget, and ensure I won’t be limited as I advance in my learning? Whether...

What is Cybersecurity?

What is Cybersecurity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpckPJJIzGk Why Does it Matter? It's the practice of protecting systems, networks, programs, and data from malicious attacks. We're going to cover a lot of topics. We'll start off with, why does security matter in the first place and...

What is Virtualization?

What is Virtualization?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8A9PHeyRrY Let's say you need to run a computer but you have multiple operating systems. How is it that you can make this possible. In order to do this, you need virtualization We’ll be discussing some basics about virtualization, the...

The Top 5 Words to Include on Your IT Resume

The Top 5 Words to Include on Your IT Resume

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 these five phrases and words I love to use when writing IT resumes. Writing a resume is hard. Let's be honest. I...

Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems

Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHMkEKGwBM&t=92s Intrusion Detection System (IDS) From the picture above, I'm sure you can kind of get an idea of what we’re about to talk about - some really cool security devices. We have multiple layers of security and we...

How to Become a Cybersecurity Engineer

How to Become a Cybersecurity Engineer

We're going to look at ways you can become a cybersecurity engineer. We'll cover the top five most common questions about becoming a cyber security engineer. Let's dive in! What is a Cybersecurity Engineer? Like other kinds of engineers, cybersecurity engineers build...

Explained: Routers, Packets, Switches and Frames

Explained: Routers, Packets, Switches and Frames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhlMLRNY5-4 Understanding How Data Travels Let’s look at a really cool example here. I actually love this and if I had this information at this kind of explanation a long time ago, my mind would have been blown because it would have...

What is ARP? Address Resolution Protocol

What is ARP? Address Resolution Protocol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTWa2Pqlgp0 Welcome to the ARP lesson where we get to discuss a nifty little protocol that helps us to discover what the MAC address is of different computers on the network. Like this diagram kind of entails, we can think of it like...

Is the CCNA Equivalent to a Degree?

Is the CCNA Equivalent to a Degree?

Both the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification and a Bachelor’s degree in computer networking, computer science, or a similar field can be great foundations for a career in networking. They signal to recruiters that you have relevant knowledge and...

What Are the Best Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs?

What Are the Best Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs?

As cyberattacks continue to impact the global business landscape, organizations and governments are aggressively searching for competent individuals within the cybersecurity space to help protect their critical assets. This increase in cyberattacks has caused job...

Is CCNA Enough to Get a Good Job?

Is CCNA Enough to Get a Good Job?

As an entry-level IT job seeker, you might wonder whether CCNA would be enough to acquire a good job and how to prepare for CCNA. Let us discuss the CCNA certification before going deeper into its benefits. Since its inception in 1998, it is estimated that Cisco...

How Do I Get a Job in Cybersecurity?

How Do I Get a Job in Cybersecurity?

Are you willing to start a career in cybersecurity? According to the Cybersecurity Ventures report, there are almost 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in 2021. There is no doubt that cybersecurity is a highly lucrative career, and the industry is growing...

How Much Do You Make in Cybersecurity?

How Much Do You Make in Cybersecurity?

Between 2019 and 2029, the cybersecurity industry is expected to see a 29% increase in job growth. This massive growth is, in part, a direct result of the rapid advancements in technology. Therefore, there is a critical need for cybersecurity professionals with...

Best Questions to Ask the Interviewer

Best Questions to Ask the Interviewer

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...

What is the Purpose of a Router?

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...

Top 5 Ways to Tweak a Cover Letter

Top 5 Ways to Tweak a Cover Letter

Have you struggled with writing an IT cover letter that will make the hiring manager want to read your resume, then call you in for an interview. Are you worried that your cover letter sounds just like every other candidate? In this video, I am going to share my top...

NexGenT Welcomes Kim Wood, Senior Career Coach

NexGenT Welcomes Kim Wood, Senior Career Coach

  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...

NexGenT Will be on Military Makeover!

NexGenT Will be on Military Makeover!

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...

On the Inside – Cisco 2811 Router

On the Inside – Cisco 2811 Router

This is going to be an exciting blog guys. We're going to take apart the Cisco 2800 series generation one router and look at all the internal components. Let's dive in, so this is a Cisco 2800, a 2811, to be exact. This is a slightly older router; I believe Cisco...

Top 5 Action Words to Put on Your Resume

Top 5 Action Words to Put on Your Resume

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....

From Tech Support to Network Administrator | NexGenT

From Tech Support to Network Administrator | NexGenT

Nick Harvey | People of Zero To Engineer Nick Harvey was hungry for progress and went on the hunt for a solution. He was looking for a different experience than his 8+ years working the helpdesk in IT—something new, a challenge. He attempted Udemy courses, but it...

The Top Features of a Network Switch | NexGenT

The Top Features of a Network Switch | NexGenT

Before we get started, I need to preface with a little bit of information. There’re many different features of switches, so many that we can never go through them in one short blog. Switches are very robust. Depending on the switch you buy, it may support a certain...

What is a wireless access point? | NexGenT

What is a wireless access point? | NexGenT

If you're new to IT you might be wondering what is a wireless access point? Maybe you've heard of it. Maybe you haven't until now. Either way, I can bet you have more than likely used one before even without knowing it! Have you ever been on the internet? Do you have...

From Casino Dealer to Service Desk Analyst | NexGenT

From Casino Dealer to Service Desk Analyst | NexGenT

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...

6 Things to know before Changing Careers to IT

6 Things to know before Changing Careers to IT

Have you been considering making the jump into a career in IT but aren’t sure if it is the right move? I had the same questions and concerns when I decided to pivot from Inventory Control/Project Management in Warehousing. One of the reassuring things I found once I...

Best Entry Level IT Jobs Without a Degree

Best Entry Level IT Jobs Without a Degree

Introduction One of the biggest myths about IT is you need a degree to land a job. If not having a degree has held you back from pursuing a career in technology, you should know that most IT positions simply require proof that you can do the job, through...

How 2020 Changed the Landscape of the Tech Industry

How 2020 Changed the Landscape of the Tech Industry

It'd be impossible to try to fathom all the ways the world changed over the course of 2020. From the start of a new decade to the COVID-19 pandemic to the presidential election, 2020 felt less like a new year and more like a new way of living entirely. One of the most...

NexGenT Welcomes Karishma Mendes, Student Counselor

NexGenT Welcomes Karishma Mendes, Student Counselor

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...

This Simple Trick Can Level Up Your LinkedIn Profile

This Simple Trick Can Level Up Your LinkedIn Profile

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...

NexGenT Welcomes Christian Ryan, Career Success Coach

NexGenT Welcomes Christian Ryan, Career Success Coach

Dr. Christian Ryan is a Career Success Coach obsessed with student success. She joins NexGenT with more than 15 years of experience in educational programming and student advising. Her expertise lies in areas of sustainability, environmental science, public problem...

NexGenT Welcomes Rob Coble, Career Success Coach

NexGenT Welcomes Rob Coble, Career Success Coach

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.