WHATS GOING ON NOW

I am actively advancing my career in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure through disciplined study, hands-on technical development, and consistent engagement within the cybersecurity community. I am currently preparing for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) and ITIL 4 Foundation certifications while expanding my technical depth through lecture based training for CompTIA CySA+ and CompTIA Project+. I continue to strengthen my cloud and identity knowledge through Microsoft Learn and am completing coursework via Study.com to earn transferable credits toward my degree at Western Governors University (WGU).

To complement my formal education, I am building a home lab environment designed to showcase networking and infrastructure skills, apply security concepts in realistic scenarios, and further develop my troubleshooting capabilities. This hands-on approach allows me to reinforce theoretical knowledge while gaining practical experience aligned with modern enterprise environments.

Beyond structured learning, I intentionally immerse myself in the cybersecurity community to remain current with emerging threats, industry trends, and professional best practices. I regularly listen to the Simply Cyber Daily Threat Briefing to expand my intellectual awareness of the threat landscape, and I also enjoy the Darknet Diaries podcast, which provides both engaging storytelling and valuable insight into real world cyber incidents.

I actively participate in professional communities through the Simply Cyber and Dion Training Solutions Discord channels, where I communicate with both aspiring technologists and experienced professionals. These spaces provide opportunities to exchange knowledge, discuss security topics, and stay connected to the evolving technology landscape.

Locally, I maintain involvement with an ISC2 Idaho chapter, which serves as an additional channel for professional communication, collaboration, and networking within the cybersecurity field.

To further enhance my practical skills, I am currently completing a hands-on phishing and social engineering course led by Tyler Ramsbey, gaining applied experience in attack methodologies and security awareness. I continue to strengthen my technical abilities through interactive labs on Hack The Box and have expanded my training to include KC7, where I am developing investigative and analytical skills relevant to security operations.

Alongside my training and lab work, I am actively pursuing opportunities within the technology sector to gain professional experience and establish a strong career foundation. Each step I take is intentional and aligned with my long term objective of becoming a cybersecurity professional capable of supporting secure, resilient systems.

I remain deeply committed to continuous improvement, intellectual growth, and hands-on skill development as I progress in this dynamic and constantly evolving field.