I see so much gaslighting of people who are struggling to find jobs at junior and mid-level cybersecurity by folks who got their last job or first job before 2023. It's unreal and uncalled for. The market and the automation in the hiring processes have gone to hell […]

People salty that I am gatekeeping - I am literally trying to keep them out of paying a bunch of money to skeevy organizations who will not help them land a job at all in the collapsing cybersecurity job market.

Get a degree in CS or computer/network engineering. Pick a general niche in […]

There are certainly good -courses- that can supplement a strong IT foundation and existing experience and credentials. Especially on targeted topics. But if it sounds too good to be true it is. You’re not landing a SOC job on a 6 month bootcamp, these days.

I guess I haven’t clearly articulated this in writing, but friends do not let friends without substantive IT work experience and/or a credible IT degree take cybersecurity career bootcamps in 2025.

They are up to no good. Shenanigans. Malfeasance. They are not a safe way to get a job.

I feel like I should see more of Australia, the pacific islands, and Asia in 2026. What conferences should I submit papers to?

Decided to pop by #bsidescanberra today.

I wrote an article about what I wish juniors in cybersecurity would ask for and contribute when asking for a mentor and career guidance, in light of the terrible tech jobs market.

https://tisiphone.net/2025/09/24/reasonable-expectations-for-cybersecurity-mentees/

#cybersecurity #infosec […]

Just a reminder for the Melbourne cybersecurity people that we run a meetup for OT cybersecurity education at our Cremorne office every other month. There are community speakers and food & drinks. I am setting up the snacks right now: https://meetu.ps/e/PbvYT/6xCRH/i

At times, it is hard to believe that this is the same country that won World War 2.

Perhaps fighting fascism was easier and simpler when the threat is external.

When fascism came to America from within, most of our elites and institutions simply capitulated without a fight out of fear and […]

I’m doing an AMA on cybersecurity careers and OT DFIR, etc for the next hour on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCareerAdvice/s/0P5SmaGgza

Share, #cybersecuritycareers

i made it for free, the price is exactly free

you don't get to complain you can't afford to go to any infosec cons or talk to any infosec mentors, if you are not tuned into @pancakescon

Okay. I have beer and Tim Tams. I can totally run this con for 14 more hours

My dear friend,

This is either burnout or clinical depression, and if you’re feeling like this, (while unfortunately temporarily common in our industry and current world), it is not normal long term - and it will very likely come with serious long term health consequences.

You need to seek help!

Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream

“More professors in the US have been fired for controversial views in the past week than any other week in all of American history.

…consider the case of Darren Michael, prof at Austin Peay State Univ, who was fired because he reposted on social media a […]

I do not know another way to express to people that trying to appease fascists by “being a good minority” or totally deferring to them publicly has saved absolutely no marginalized group or profession in human history. They are coming after us anyway. Even if you l scold peers for not being nice.

A kind Canadian sent me this and we will see how it holds up

This would not bother someone who is not a chronic overachiever and incredibly emotionally attuned neurotic wreck like me. I’m like, “what if I ask for grams but they laugh and expected pounds”

@hacks4pancakes if it's like Ireland, the age of the person serving is a factor to consider.