Hi, I’m Jacob

I do network and cybersecurity work. Most days that means networking, security, servers, and troubleshooting whatever’s broken.

I like figuring out how things work, especially in networking and cybersecurity. Right now I’m working on my CCNP — passed ENCOR, ENARSI is next.

This site is where I write down stuff I’ve worked through, in case it’s useful to me later or to someone running into the same thing.

Education

• Diploma in Information Technology Systems Management — TCAT McKenzie
• B.S. Network Operations — Western Governors University
• M.S. Cybersecurity — Western Governors University

Certifications

• Cisco: CCNA; CCNP Enterprise in progress (ENCOR passed, ENARSI next)
• AWS: Certified Cloud Practitioner
• CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Pentest+, CASP+, Project+
• Google: Cybersecurity, IT Support, IT Automation with Python
• Other: LPI Linux Essentials, ITIL IT Service Management

Outside of work

Family, pickleball, gaming, and whatever I’m currently nerding out on.

“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.” — Colossians 3:23