Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
@Gerald_Auger
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Passionate About Cybersecurity | Sharing Passion to Help Individuals Discover, Engage, and Level Up A Cyber Career | Tweets Sharing Cyber Tips, Tools, Love๐
Charleston, SC
Joined November 2010
Join #SimplyCyber for the Daily Cyber Threat Briefing. Learn the top cyber news stories and get expert analysis on what it means to YOU! Community, engagement, inclusive, and valuable! https://t.co/zZbrzz5GkL
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We are 10 days away from #NahamCon2025 Winter Edition โ๏ธ Two full days packed with workshops, talks, AMAs, and nonstop hacking ๐ฅ ๐ December 17 to 18 โน๏ธ Get all the details ๐๐ผ https://t.co/X0JDmITf9W
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The 2015 Jeep hack showed how vulnerable modern vehicles are. Steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire mean cybersecurity is crucial. Redundancy is no longer optionalโit's life-saving. #Cybersecurity #AutoTech
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Navigating job offers, raises, and promotions can be tricky. Knowing what to bring to the table is key. These are 3 important moments to negotiate the outcome they deserve. #CareerTips #NegotiationSkills
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For the first time in a decade, exploitation has surpassed phishing as the main way threat actors get in. Insecure software & devices are the real problem, from nation-states to ransomware. Patching and security are crucial. #CyberSecurity #InfoSec
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Get the real story behind red teaming! Join Principal Security Consultant Mike Saunders and @Gerald_Auger on Simply Cyber Firesides this Thursday, 10/23 at 430pm ET for an unfiltered insider chat ๐ https://t.co/axM8n4bMVK
#hacking #infosec #cybersecurity
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Inspired by The Matrix, he dedicated himself to cybersecurity. Sharing CTF write-ups online caught the attention of a boss who offered a real-world pen testing role. His secret? Demonstrating skills publicly. #Cybersecurity #HackTheBox
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Discover how a music education background unexpectedly paved the way for a successful career in cybersecurity. Skills in communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail translate surprisingly well! #CareerChange #Cybersecurity
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Leading a team on early ransomware cases was intense. A Fortune 100 company's fate rested on figuring out what happened and how fast they could recover. It was stressful, impactful, and a great learning experience that led to new training approaches. #ransomware #cybersecurity
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A research project revealed that people felt they improved most from a prompt engineer's training, which contained completely false information. Human oversight is crucial to ensure accuracy in AI-generated training materials. #PromptEngineering #AIethics
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In Ukraine, control centers managing the power grid must relocate every two weeks due to the war. This involves physically relocating servers and reconnecting them, often in unconventional locations such as department stores or dentist offices. #Ukraine #PowerGrid
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3 Cyber Video Drops, all at once. "9 YouTube Channels That Replace a $100K Cybersecurity Degree" is crushing the other 2. https://t.co/O2cTYp7STR
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New Course Drop "Hacking Linux" ๐ Start learning now: https://t.co/gW44pCSa8e ๐ฏ What you'll learn: โ Network service exploitation methods โ Advanced privilege escalation tactics โ Tunneling and persistence strategies 60 hands-on lessons | 8 CPEs | Certificate included
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The Cybersecurity Mentors podcast was born from a desire to share real-world advice and lessons learned, helping those new to the field avoid misleading guidance and connect with experienced professionals. #cybersecurity #mentorship
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Cybersecurity jobs aren't usually landed by applying online or having a good resume. Connections matter the most. Networking is king, so here are some dos and don'ts to help you get started. #cybersecurity #networking
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Resume reviews aren't about shame, but about learning! Real examples show what NOT to do. Awareness is key to making sure job-seekers get it right. #ResumeTips #CareerAdvice
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When new developers get network access, it can open your system up to serious risk. Malware, ransomware, data theft... the list goes on. Is your team prepared? #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #InfoSec
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