Hello World!
Welcome to Cyber-Jot.
My name is Jared Rosado, and this blog serves as a platform to document my professional journey in Information Technology. What began as a childhood fascination with computers and cybersecurity evolved into a purposeful career path shaped by discipline, service, and continuous learning.
My formal introduction to the technical field began during my military service. While serving, I specialized in avionics, completed my bachelor’s degree, and earned several professional certifications. More importantly, I developed a deep appreciation for teamwork, mentorship, and service—values that continue to define my professional approach. I have always believed in learning through experience and sharing knowledge with others to help them grow alongside me.
As I approached the conclusion of my military enlistment, I made the decision to transition into the civilian technology sector. That process required intentional preparation—researching transition programs, refining interview skills, and independently developing technical competencies. The abundance of information available can be overwhelming, and identifying a clear starting point is often one of the most challenging steps.
Through persistence and structured effort, I secured my first role in the aviation industry as a Technology Analyst (Associate Level). Since then, I have connected with many individuals who aspire to transition into technology but feel uncertain about where to begin or hesitant to take the leap.
Cyber-Jot was created to address that gap.
This blog is a professional space where I share insights from my career progression, lessons learned, and practical perspectives on navigating the IT landscape. My goal is to provide clarity, encouragement, and actionable guidance for those considering or pursuing a path in technology.
I invite you to follow along as I document my ongoing growth, experiences, and reflections within the field of Information Technology.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and Discord.
Certifications
Practical OSINT Research Professional (PORP)
The Practical OSINT Research Professional (PORP) certification is designed to validate individuals’ skills in gathering intelligence from publicly available sources. This certification offers an opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their proficiency in utilizing open-source intelligence techniques effectively.
Open-Source Certified
The OSMOSIS Institute has formed the world’s leading association for Open-Source investigators and has built the Open-Source Certification (OSC) to help standardize our profession and demonstrate that our members are Legal, Ethical, and Competent practitioners of investigating and analyzing Publicly Available Information.
CompTIA
Earners of the CompTIA Security+ certification have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform core security functions required of any cybersecurity role. CompTIA Security+ professionals know how to identify and address potential threats, attacks and vulnerabilities and they have established techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intrusion detection.
International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
The vendor-neutral CC credential starts newcomers on their path to advanced cybersecurity certifications and future leadership roles. It proves to organizations that newly certified team members understand fundamental security principles and operations, network security and access controls and that they have the skills to meet and exceed performance standards in their beginning roles. All this allows organizations to build a stronger line of defense.
Linux Professional Institute
The LPI Linux Essentials certification is valuable because it provides a solid foundation in Linux basics, making it a great starting point for anyone new to the operating system, and demonstrating foundational skills to potential employers.
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