Carroll was in his early 80s. He had Parkinson’s disease and the kind of heart that still looked out for others even as his body began to betray him. He lived just two doors down from me, and for a long time, we’d talk, help each other, and check in. He was the kind of old-school man who would give you the shirt off his back, even if it was threadbare.
In cybersecurity, trust is everything. Customers don’t just buy products — they buy confidence that the technology will solve real problems, integrate into their environment, and keep their data safe. One of the most powerful ways companies build that confidence is through a role often overlooked: the corporate evangelist.
In cybersecurity, the title Solutions Architect (SA) carries weight. Customers see SAs as trusted advisors — people who understand not just products, but problems, strategy, and long-term architecture.
But how does a Solutions Architect career actually progress? Just like Sales Engineers, there’s a journey — from early tactical roles to principal-level strategy leaders shaping enterprise roadmaps.
When it comes to pre-sales roles in cybersecurity, the titles Sales Engineer (SE) and Solutions Architect (SA) often get blurred. Both sit at the intersection of technology and sales, both support account executives, and both are critical to closing business.
The Sales Engineer (SE) role is one of the most critical — and misunderstood — positions in cybersecurity. Too often, people assume SEs are just “the demo person.” In reality, a strong Sales Engineer bridges the gap between technical credibility and business impact, driving millions in revenue while shaping customer security strategy.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a critical infrastructure that is used to translate domain names into IP addresses, and it plays a key role in the functioning of the internet. As such, DNS is a common target for cyber-attacks, and there are several different types of threat vectors that are commonly associated with it.
What, you might ask, are industries and domains within cybersecurity? Simply put, industries are groups of related companies based on their primary business activities. Fields are specified spheres of knowledge and action within a discipline. Why is it essential for those interested in a cybersecurity career to know the top industries and domains? Well, one reason is when you seek a cybersecurity job, it’s always good to know which industries are hiring the most professionals. Fields within cybersecurity are also crucial to know what knowledge is expected of you if you enter cybersecurity.
Our network is always moving. Data flows from place to place, between all the endpoints
Phishing is one of the most common and effective cybersecurity attack vectors, accounting for roughly a quarter of all ransomware attacks between 2019 and 2021, according to research from Cloudian.
In the day and age of COVID-19, we have witnessed a transformation of the way we work. If I were asked before March of 2020 how long it would take to make the progress in digital and security transformation that we as a society have made in the last 9 months, I would have guessed at least 5 years.