For me, the one that really made me pause was: “Tell me about the worst incident you handled. Walk me through what you did from the moment it started until it was resolved.” It wasn’t about theory. They wanted to see how I actually think when things get messy, how I break down an investigation, and where my real hands on experience shows up. Now I’m curious! - What question caught you off guard or made you stop and think? Drop yours below.

- Are you struggling with the lack of responses, confusing job requirements, or constant rejections that don’t give real feedback? - Do you feel like the hiring process has become messy, slow, or flat-out inconsistent? - What’s one thing you wish companies would fix to make the process fair and actually useful for candidates? Drop your answer below. Someone else in the group is dealing with the same thing, and your perspective might help them.

Trying to get cybersecurity experience but don’t have technical experience? I got you! There’s a free platform called Forage that hosts cybersecurity simulations from companies like Mastercard, Datacom, and many more! Here are the ones I recommend doing and getting on your resume: - 💻 Training #1: Datacom Cyberattack Investigation & Risk Assessment Investigate a cyberattack and conduct a comprehensive risk assessment with Datacom: https://lnkd.in/dsfz9aTd - 💼 Training #2: Mastercard Cybersecurity Awareness Team Identify and prevent security risks with our Security Awareness Team: https://lnkd.in/dD-cWPY7 - 🌐 Training #3: Tata IAM Developer Simulation Training Assist the cybersecurity consulting team and become an IAM expert by enhancing TechCorp's digital defences: https://lnkd.in/dZjndnAA - 🤖 Training #4: AIG Responding to Ransomware Attack Simulation Analyze security alerts and respond to a ransomware attack using Python and stakeholder management skills: https://lnkd.in/dVDnKKYd Hope this can be helpful for anyone currently learning and trying to break into cybersecurity!

Attackers are not using the same obvious scams anymore. They are getting cleverer. Their tactics are more personalized and more convincing. Some of the new attempts look nearly identical to real vendor emails, MFA prompts, or internal notifications. I want to know what you are observing. Share the strange ones, the convincing ones, and the scams that nearly caught you or your team. Just remember to remove any sensitive information before posting. - Fake MFA push floods - AI-generated emails that sound very real - Spoofed HR or payroll updates - Fake password-reset notifications - QR code phishing - Deepfake voice or video attempts - Any new method attackers are using The goal is to help everyone stay informed about what is really happening. If you’ve noticed something new or surprising, please share it below. Quiz for today? - I posted two email screenshots. One is real. One is a phishing attempt. - Your job is simple. Tell me which one is legitimate and which one is fake, and explain why you think so. Drop your answer below. Let’s see who can spot the red flags fastest.

I want to hear from everyone here. If cybersecurity were a game, what would your role be? - Defender. You protect the environment. - Attacker / Red Team. You break things to expose weaknesses. - Analyst. You look into alerts and incidents. - Threat Hunter. You search for threats that tools miss. - Engineer. You build detections, automations, and secure systems. - Architect. You design the battlefield. - GRC / Policy. You create the rules and keep the organization in line.