Mastering cyber security certifications exams with Rusty Newton | Nerdy 30, Episode 1

Join Ben Baker and Rusty Newton in the first installment of the Nerdy 30 series as they dive into effective study strategies for cybersecurity certification exams. Rusty, a Principal Solutions Engineer at Expel with over 20 industry certifications, shares his personal methodologies, tips for overcoming the forgetting curve, and how tools like Anki can optimize your learning process.

Learn about the importance of active learning, identifying knowledge gaps, and maintaining attention during study sessions. Rusty also discusses the role of sleep, exercise, and even innovative methods like the “Napuccino” to enhance cognitive function on exam day.

00:00 Introduction to the Nerdy 30 series

00:49 Meet Rusty: the certification expert

03:30 Rusty’s journey into cybersecurity

06:28 Effective study strategies for certifications

12:44 The science of learning and active engagement

18:48 The forgetting curve and Anki methodology

21:54 Effective learning strategies

24:07 Enhancing engagement and attention

29:43 Exam day preparation tips

36:51 Leveraging AI in learning

38:37 Final thoughts and resources

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