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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.

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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, Love๐Ÿ’™

Charleston, SC
Joined November 2010
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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 years
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 #cybersecurity
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@NahamSec
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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 ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ“† December 17 to 18 โ„น๏ธ Get all the details ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ https://t.co/X0JDmITf9W
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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
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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 optionalโ€”it's life-saving. #Cybersecurity #AutoTech
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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
2 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
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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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@RedSiege
Red Siege Information Security
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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 ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/axM8n4bMVK #hacking #infosec #cybersecurity
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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
2 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
2 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
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A security guard in Dallas was suspicious of a physical pen tester. The fire marshal ended up getting involved and the pen tester was almost arrested. #pentest #security
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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
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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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
Hurry! Tickets almost sold out! Learn and Register at https://t.co/IDWGCi6Gx5
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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
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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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
New Course Drop "Hacking Linux" ๐Ÿ‘‰ Start learning now: https://t.co/gW44pCSa8e ๐ŸŽฏ 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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
Data originates from property records, court filings, voter registration, online activity, social media, and mobile apps, often shared through partnerships you didn't agree to. #privacy #data
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Bryson ๐Ÿฆ„
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@Gerald_Auger
Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
3 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
4 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
4 months
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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Gerald Auger, Ph.D.
4 months
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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