Eric Magidson | Central Oregon Community College
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Eric Magidson | Central Oregon Community College

Eric Magidson is a professor of Computer Information Systems at Central Oregon Community College who specializes in cybersecurity, networking, and teaching methodologies.

Magidson discusses the benefits of stackable credentials and degrees in cybersecurity, which allow students to quickly earn industry certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ while building a flexible, career-focused skillset.

He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and developing employability skills like communication, teamwork, and time management alongside technical skills.

He also highlights emerging trends in cybersecurity, particularly the growing role of artificial intelligence, and recommends his open-source textbook, The Password is Not "P@ssw0rd123" as a resource for students and prospective students interested in the field.

Find more info on this episode at Cybersecurity Guide.

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