WE ARE HERE TO FAIL, LEARN, AND TRY AGAIN.
Where have I been? Did I fall down a well? It's safe to say it's been a while since I've done anything cybersecurity-related. In my last post, I believe I was just finishing up the application process for the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s program at SANS, a well-known and highly regarded institution in the cybersecurity realm. Unfortunately, I found myself disappointed. The entry-level material didn’t feel much more advanced than what I had learned on platforms like Udemy. For such an expensive school, I expected more. All of the coursework consisted of recorded videos of instructors reading from a learning plan. The available labs weren’t nearly as good as those I had previously experienced on sites like TryHackMe or Hack The Box. Enrolling in classes was a hassle too—I constantly had to follow up with admissions just to ensure I was in the right courses. I did manage to earn two entry-level certifications from SANS: one in security fundamentals and another in foundational secu
