George Desire

  I’m so happy to share that I finally earned the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certificate by ISC² ! This one really means a lot to me. Cybersecurity has always been something I am curious about. The idea of keeping people and organizations safe in a digital world is both exciting and challenging. When I started, I knew I needed to learn, practice, and push myself to understand the field properly. The journey was not easy. It was not just about reading or memorizing stuff. I had to really think like a cybersecurity professional. I learned how to spot threats, manage risks, and respond when things go wrong. From network security basics to risk management, every step tested me and made me better. Getting this certification is more than a personal achievement. It is a step closer to my dream of becoming a SOC analyst and growing in the cybersecurity world. It shows that hard work, consistency, and patience pay off. For anyone thinking of starting in cybersecurity, my advice is...

 There are moments when learning feels like climbing a steep hill with no end in sight. Every step feels heavier than the last, and the temptation to turn back grows louder with each misstep. For me, subnetting was one of those hills. It wasn’t just about understanding networks, masks, and addresses. It was about staring at something that looked impossible, trying, failing, and choosing to try again. Patience was not optional. Resilience was not a motivational quote. They became survival tools. We often celebrate speed, the quick learner, the fast results, the overnight success story. But the truth is, speed can only take you so far. Real growth happens in the slow, sometimes frustrating process of sticking with a challenge long enough for it to unfold. Patience gives you the ability to endure the waiting. Resilience gives you the strength to get back up after each fall. Together, they build the quiet confidence that nothing is truly out of reach. The beauty of patience and resi...