Note Taking in Cybersecurity
4 min readFeb 6, 2023
Like many of us, I’m trying to get into cybersecurity. After nearly 20 years of classroom education and continuing education, I’ve learned a lot about note-taking, studying, and retention. This article will cover paper versus digital notes, what to look for in a note-taking app, app organization, and note structure.
Before we begin, check out my cybersecurity journey:
Paper versus Digital:
Paper Pros:
- Customizable
- Better retention
- No distractions
- Cheap
Paper Cons:
- Need to have the notebook(s)
- Unrecoverable
- Time consuming
Digital Pros:
- Free software
- Easily access old notes
- Backups
- Add outside resources
- Easy to share
Digital Cons:
- Purchase device