Apache Log4J Updates
May 26, 2022
The Apache Log4J vulnerabilities will be updated when new critical information is released. Please monitor this report for updates as this vulnerability continues to grow
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“After suffering injuries that ended his college basketball career, AJ joined the Army as an officer. During his transition out of the military, AJ found his true calling with Cloud security. Today, AJ is a Co-founder and CEO at ByteChek, which is a cybersecurity startup focused on Cloud security & compliance.”
AJ YawnCEO at ByteChek From Army Officer to CEO
"Meghan grew up curious about technology, but in college moved toward her passion for helping others as a teacher. After over a decade of teaching, Meghan rekindled her love for technology and transitioned to a career in cybersecurity." Transferable skills: Curiosity, Time Management, Perseverance, Leadership
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"After working in fast food, Yesenia found her true calling as a security engineer. Today, she works for the software company Red Hat." Tranferrable skills: Leadership, Teamwork, Curiosity, Grit
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Apache Log4J2 Vulnerability
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