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Role and Company
Retired Information Security Analyst, Retired from the University of Virginia
Expertise
20 years experience in education
Location
Charlottesville, VA
About Karen
I have 20 years experience in information technology, information security, and related fields and am passionate about doing anything I can to help others get into these fields. They pay very well, and it's interesting work. Our nation also needs skilled IT/cybersecurity workers.
Karen has volunteered to be available for private messages. Feel free to send a conversational message but remember to be succinct and mindful of the other person’s time.
6 years ago
What CyberSecurity Masters Degree vs Certifications?
Hi Dewayne -- I've spent the last ten years in information security. Definitely go with certifications rather than advanced degree....
6 years ago
What are some excellent interview preparation techniques?
Hi, you have received many excellent responses. What helps me most is to role-play with a friend asking questions and...
6 years ago
Hey Matthew, You asked a good question. I vote for continuing in your $17/hr job in your new IT field...