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Micah VanFossen

Micah VanFossen is a SIEM / Data Engineer. He works to defend against threats by identifying, obtaining, and utilizing relevant data to create detections and inform strategic decisions. He holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and a list of top industry certifications, but the differentiator in his career has been his passion to learn, create solutions, and educate others. He is a firm believer in resourceful education and the power of curiosity.

Experience is king in cybersecurity

In Cybersecurity, Experience is King.

The Future's So Bright... A collection of young talent is a fairly rare commodity. Whether it be a sports team, club, school, or company, any establishment that can build a core..

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Utilizing ATT&CK and CTFs for Learning Cyber

Utilizing ATT&CK® and CTFs for Learning Cyber

Ask 15 people how to secure a network, and you’ll likely get 15 unique answers. Learning cybersecurity for the first time is a very difficult task. Possibly just as challenging is..

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Journey to the US Cyber Team

Journey to the US Cyber Team: An Athlete's Perspective

The Road to Joining the US Cyber Team In a previous blog post, we covered details about the US Cyber Games program. That post touched on items such as what the USCG is, why it..

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Cybersecurity competitions and US Cyber Team

Dreaming Big: US National Team for Cybersecurity Competition

COMPETITION. This single word means so much to so many people. Competitive events have been used to develop talent, brands, and almost always some level of personal character. The..

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USCG Behind the Screen - How to spot a fake LinkedIn account

How to Spot a Fake LinkedIn Account

You don’t have to search too far to find spam accounts on social media. Whether it be those crypto scams, annoying bot comments, or even the more nefarious spying and information..

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