by Douglas | Nov 29, 2025 | Doug Was Built Not Born
I earned my Amateur (Ham) Radio license when I was stationed in Maine. Cell phones weren’t really a thing back then, and it was rural country out there. The local community was great there and belonging to the local club offered a means to meet others. In the...
by Douglas | Nov 25, 2025 | Doug Was Built Not Born
Took and passed the exam. It was tough, but it was what I expected. I submitted my resume and certs since to the CyberAB. Pending the issuer to review my package and issue my certification. How did I study? I used the training material I received from Edwards via...
by Douglas | Nov 20, 2025 | Doug Was Built Not Born
I spent my military career specializing in communications, and you’d think that would be the natural path to follow once I retired. But it wasn’t. By the time I transitioned out of active duty, I was ready for something completely different. I earned an MBA in Finance...
by Douglas | Nov 12, 2025 | Doug Was Built Not Born
How did I learn and get experience in Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)? I supported US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for many years. Inside and outside the Headquarters. The security on the communications systems is very secure and undergoe routine risk...
by Douglas | Nov 8, 2025 | Doug Was Built Not Born
I’m going to date myself here — but stay with me. It’s a good one. My first duty station was in northern Scotland, toward the end of the Cold War. The U.S. Naval Communications Station there served as a strategic post near what was then the Soviet Union. This was an...
