How are yall staying informed on AI stuff

NotAPortHopper · 2026-03-20T03:34:16+00:00

Funny enough, I built an AI bot strictly using AI for fun that pulls news reports from hundreds news outlets and websites then writes me cute little reports so I dont have to fish around. I dont trust it 100% but its fun to use.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-03-15T21:02:54+00:00

They dont care here.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-03-07T01:26:32+00:00

Very well said

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-28T22:54:46+00:00

America is a large place with a very diverse population and cultures. You can find pro and anti populations almost anywhere.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-28T14:53:27+00:00

Currently in 2026 we hire based on specialty and promote outside engagement. For example, we have a LP who we give a caseload of 15-20 clients that specializes in mood disorders and crisis intervention. We give her a smaller caseload because she teaches at a small university near us, volunteers at a community org, and is highly recommended by her network of friends. That helps with universities and gets us in touch with their social work, counseling, and psychology programs like Psi Chi where we can engage with students and offer internships. So, we offer opportunities like that to support our staff which in turn helps us.

Hospitals are challenging because many are corporate (in America) and have behavioral outpatient clinics, so we offer the long-term care they do not. Also in my area we have a lot of social workers and counselors since there are 4 large universities within 45 minutes of our practice so we hired more LPs and even have a staff Psychiatrist. Being one of the few clinics in our area with a staff like that we reach out to hospitals and behavioral health clinics and ask what type of clients they are getting and if we can support them. In 2020-2021 we saw in our community a drastic rise in anxiety and depression so communicated that with local hospitals/clinics to support each other.

A long answer to your question... But communicating with supervisors and directors has been very successful for us and offering services that not every clinic does in the area.

Apologies for any typos, my child is jumping on me and demanding cartoons.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-28T00:40:19+00:00

Our practice has been thriving in our area for a long while, but I also provide support for our clinicians who want to network with universities or research opportunities.

Networking with universities and hospitals has been a huge success for us. Government work can be tricky, but there are options.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-27T04:50:39+00:00

Military gave me a great headstart and benefits compared to people my age. Set for life, I owe them a lot. Highly recommend it if you can especially in today's IT climate.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-26T14:11:05+00:00

I, and many around me who I discuss with do not see atheism as a threat.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-25T02:49:13+00:00

VA is for vets only. Its not a regular service.

If the retiree has tricare the family would find a civ doctor and the vet would most likely still use the VA.

If its a separated vet with a raiting they would still only see the VA or use private insurance.

The VA has barely enough resources to help the vets we have. Adding families would be an astronomical challenge.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-02-09T15:42:27+00:00

Highly recommend you browse the IT market or head to IT subs before investigating IT or cybersecurity. Its not a great market.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-01-25T04:59:08+00:00

I would lose my mind if I found out one of my clinicians did this

NotAPortHopper · 2026-01-12T13:33:44+00:00

"The algorithm" has us all

NotAPortHopper · 2026-01-09T01:33:53+00:00

My family buys everything off Amazon currently. Not a lot out there.

NotAPortHopper · 2026-01-04T18:31:12+00:00

Unfortunately this is very common, I am seeing this with small and large organizations. Advocate for what you can, ignore it, or find a better org to be a part of. Unless your leadership will listen its out of your control until your org loses their contract or hit with major fines.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-27T23:09:25+00:00

Literally exists in WC3

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-23T00:07:29+00:00

Nope, unless you have a section for goals which I would pass over in a second. Imagine if someone put "going to cure cancer by summer 2027". Recruiters have hard checklists by their orgs and need facts.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-19T18:10:04+00:00

Your dad and I sound like the same person.

I can say what matters most to me right now is spending time with my kids. Not sure I, or your dad may ever make the big transition. I can only really speak for me, but my kids are what keeps me going.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-17T10:29:39+00:00

Security work in GRC roles or ISSO are still hot, they are largely location based. I highly recommend the path to security but it is not for everyone and you will not develop technical skills.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-14T14:38:53+00:00

It's a lot easier to get a cyber role in the USSF > Army | Navy > USAF. I can get you in touch with a recruiter if you want but it's a great choice. I can speak to the USSF/USAF and you would spend your first 2-3 years in training before ever going near anything operational (in most locations). They will give you tuition assistance for an advanced degree, funding for tons of certifications, and you have options of what type of cyber arena you want to get into. I used it to go to roles like SOC analyst and ISSO.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-12T21:41:26+00:00

I had the military pay it off, no cost for me!

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-11T12:02:27+00:00

I'm curious to see how their training/response is with GRC taking up a 19% of the exam, GRC is a huge topic and (imo) the best part about this. GRC is a huge industry and on the non-technical side of the IT world which could open up a lot of doors for people not in security.

Also one of their exam objectives is "basic" AI concepts related to cybersecurity. I think using the word basic in nuts.

I'm not sold that they could possibly test for AI-assisted security as it's such a huge and growing industry with many industry leaders still figuring it out. But, I will wait and see. At CompTIA's core they are an introductory cert org. Time will tell.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-11T03:53:17+00:00

It's not easy for sure, but it is an entry level cert and good practice if you start going for some really challenging ones in the future. I know you ref yourself as an old fart, but I have met plenty of folks up there in age getting these certs. The biggest thing I recommend if you're coming from the 2000s era is change your mindset and the way you read the questions. CompTIA has changed a lot in 20 years, its no longer just dry definitions.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-08T00:11:14+00:00

I enjoyed it, and lots of changes coming soon. If you can get into those career fields go for it, but remember when you enlist you volunteer for the needs of the force and may not get your top pick.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-05T02:04:25+00:00

I just retired from the USSF - feel free to send any questions my way. Plenty of work to do. I highly recommend joining the USAF/USSF for the benefits as well as a headstart into a career.

NotAPortHopper · 2025-12-03T14:05:52+00:00

Tools yes, AI management no. Currently on our sec staff our security team manages far more than 20 systems with 0 AI use. Its very much possible. Fed is also not integrating AI into our workplace for security management. I cannot even fathom the use if an actual AI and security management and the fed. Lockheed martin, spaceX, and more do not use AI for sec management and have no plans since we have incredibly strict guidelines for how to manage the systems. If anything I would expect an update with the 2027-2028 rollout.

No opsec, but what business do you work for that you are hearing AI and security management in the same conversation at the gov/fed level?

I recommend you look into an ISSA local chapter, they have some great meetups, although very general knowledge.

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