Questions tagged [professional-education]
Formal education and training in preparation for the practice of a profession.
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What is the best way to spin up vulnerable machines for training purposes? [duplicate]
I am trying to realize which is the best option to have somewhere installed vulnerable virtual machines and run them whenever you want for Pentest training or other cloudtesting purposes.
Maybe this ...
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Is there a tailored way to get into web application hacking- considering that I am a math PhD? [closed]
I am a mathematician, I have a PhD, I am specialised in stochastic processes, finance, pricing and arbitrage theory, I have publications in Q1 journals, but still, I feel that I am missing something .....
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Should you only focus on Blue Team/Red Team? [closed]
Currently in the situation where I want to shoot for a security analyst/SOC job but while I'm studying for my Cysa+ I am also studying red-team tactics. Should I either pick one or the other? What if ...
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How can I practice log file analysis?
There are a lot of excellent resources to sharpen your pentesting skills (like Hackthebox, Vulnhub, Juiceshop, Burp Suite Academy and so on), but I couldn't find something similar for forensics, ...
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What to study in summer free time as a 16 year old? [closed]
I'm a 16 y old student who has recently finished 10th grade and has always been interested for tech. I knew some Windows tricks, and few more. Gaming and Netflix really occupied my time, but playing ...
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What is the level of math required needed by a Security Analyst? [closed]
I have been learning Cyber and Information Security for a while now, from different sources and courses. While there is a lot of theory, no high-level math seems to appear anywhere, apart from basic ...
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How do I learn hacking? [closed]
I am 15 years old. I want to be a hacker. Can you give me advice on what to start or what to learn as
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Affordable infosec training for a small organisation [closed]
Does anyone have any suggestions for infosec training for a small company (circa 7 employees).
I would be looking for general information security awareness plus specific training for securely working ...
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How to become a great cybersecurity professional? [closed]
I am scheduled to graduate college with a BS in cybersecurity in October. However, whenever I look up different cybersecurity topics and such I find that there are many many topics that I have no ...
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Educational activities for entering the cyber-security profession? [closed]
This is a question concerning ways that people can get their feet wet with ethical hacking:
https://www.reddit.com/r/hacking/comments/1d9onz/how_do_i_start_getting_into_pentesting/
It's an extremely ...
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Computer security / hacking books, texts and other materials from 1990s and early 2000s [closed]
I'm looking for good books, articles, texts, zines, guides, videos or any other materials / resources regarding computer / information security, hacking and related subjects from 1990's and early 2000'...
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Earning CPE for SANS/GIAC certification renewal through online courses [closed]
I am currently a holder of GIAC Security Essentials certificate (GSEC) that expires soon, so I'm looking for a way to renew this certificate in the most efficient way.
GIAC Certification Renewal page ...
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Trying to learn bug-bounties, how do I use the practice sites like hackthissite and hacmebank?
Do I just attack those sites while they're live, or is there a way to download the site to attack offline? The reason I'm curious is because if those sites are vulnerable and being used for practice ...
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How can an absolute beginner begin with cyber security? [closed]
I am an absolute beginner in coding/computer science and want to pursue a particular role in cyber security open to all degrees (I am studying chemical engineering). Can anyone recommend what I should ...
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Interested in MS in IT/Information assurance. Will my mathematics background be of any use?
I earned my BS in math, worked a few analytics jobs, and over the past year have been debating going back to school for an MS in IT/IA (I started considering it seriously after passing the Security+ ...
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Vulnserver windows 10 only a few exploits
I am playing around with vulnserver on my windows 10 (up to date) host. The weird thing is I only get crashes with KSTET and GTER and nothing with the other ones.
As I found this weird I cheated a ...
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Ethical Hacking/Bug Bounty programs: Best way to get started professionally? [closed]
I am self-employed (degree in computer science) and I have been fighting a serious illness for the past several years (and still am) which makes it pretty much impossible to take on client projects as ...
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Best book for learning information security [closed]
What is the best book(s) on the market right now for mastering network security. In other words, what are the best materials out right now to learn hacking/protecting operating systems and software.
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I want to be a cybersecurity professional, but it feels as if I am so far behind. What do I need to do to catch up? [closed]
At the moment, I am going into my Sophomore year majoring in Cybersecurity at a state university. Overall, the learning process has felt comparatively slow with others my age. While the courses I am ...
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Considering majoring in "information security and network engineering". Will this course leave me between two different career paths?
I am interested in majoring in something related to cybersecurity, so I read about it and looked up the college programs near me. The only course that I found relating to it in Jordan (my home country)...
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Does being multi-lingual (in the 'natural language' sense) ever come in handy at all in information or network security?
I'm not professionally involved in security, so hopefully you can pardon me if I misuse any terminology or demonstrate my naivete in some other way. This question came to me as I was reading this ...
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Application and Information Security software development market [closed]
This is a question more about how the market is for a software engineer with a focus on application and information security, mainly development and software engineering, either of secure practices ...
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How to best educate users on telltale signs of malware infections?
My company is in the process of training and testing all employees on our security policies and practices. As a member of the team doing this training and testing, I had a thought that it may be ...
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Which of the following studies is the most important for a penetration tester? [closed]
I want to study cyber security in the future, but before I can do that I believe that I have to study one of the following educational programs:
Network Administrator
Application Developer
IT ...
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Road to be an Independent Security Researcher? [closed]
I want to be a security researcher, but I can't find a fixed set of syllabus or sets of skills you need to know before hand in order to be called a security researcher.
It's very unambiguous, Is it ...
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CCNP, OS, and Cyber Security
I'm a student aspiring to pursue a career in the field of cyber security. I'm studying computer science but am very new to the actual industry world.
I've recently signed up for an academy that ...
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Changing Horses Mid-Stream: A New Career in Technology [closed]
So, after a few years in the professional world of sales, I have finally stumbled onto something that I actually enjoy doing and being around: the wonderful world of IT. Perhaps I am crazy? Anyways, ...
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Good book on PCI DSS? [closed]
I need to upgrade my skills on PCI DSS Compliance. I'm looking for a couple of combo: one to cover everything in an extensive way (a sort on encyclopedia to keep as a reference) and a quick guide to ...
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Assistance if you may [closed]
I am currently doing general IT for a software company and my main focus is switching into security.. that being said my question is about the opinion here in regards to:
https://www.offensive-...
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How to study for cyber security basic level exam? [closed]
I have a basic level exam on cyber security, so I was wondering what I should read and learn for the exam. I would appreciate it if you would help me find some study materials to work with.
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Pursuing a career in Cybersecurity
I'm getting ready to start my undergraduate studies and I am little confused as to where I should place my studies. I like solving puzzles, analyzing data fun and find exploits and pentesting. I want ...
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Is penetration testing becoming objectively "harder" as apps/protocols/operating systems become more secure?
I am currently enrolled in Offensive Security's "Penetration Testing with Kali" course, which is aimed at newcomers to penetration testing. The course is great, with many examples/exercises, and a ...
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How to Estimate the Value of GIAC certification to future career growth and earnings? [closed]
I am currently a CISA exam passer having passed my Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam from ISACA in June of last summer. I currently work as an IT auditor to accumulate the work ...
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Where are good sources of information on current tactics that are used in cyber attacks?
I got hired in the cyber security field and it's a break-in for me. I have many years in the IT field so I am building right off of that.
My job requires knowledge of common attack vectors/signatures,...
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Am I preparing for a career in cyber security AFROTC properly?
What is it like working in military cyber security? What are the restrictions (in terms of software)? Would I be able to pick an OS? Can I use my own tools? Do I have to give the government any tools ...
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DVWA - Odd command injection behaviour (High)
After completing the OS Command Injection level on High, I was delving a little deeper so I could write it up. It seems that while the solution works on the web app the same command errors on the ...
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Good example of heap exploits on Linux
I'm doing a demonstration of memory corruption attacks, and would like to show some working examples of exploits that feature heap corruption (such as use-after-free). My requirements are:
A working ...
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Who are some renowned academicians or PhD guides in Information Security? [closed]
The question might seem opinion based, but I wish to know who are some people who are academicians or PhD guides in the field of Information Security?
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prep for exam CEH V8 [closed]
I study for CEH V8 exam and I want to know is any list of questions or something? An example for the exam, how does this look like? I found just this: http://www.thelonecoder.com/pdfs/CEH-practise-312-...
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What is the difference between Vulnerability Assessment and Ethical Hacking?
What is the difference between Vulnerability Assessment and Ethical Hacking?
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Is it probable that a penetration tester can eventually become a good malware analyst? [closed]
Would it be logical for a pen tester who knows scripting and how viruses/malware are made to apply for a job as a malware analyst? Would this give him/her an edge at all? Or not really.
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Building a secure home network
I am trying to design my next home network and I was curious if there was an accepted pattern or if something like my design would work.
-> Main Gateway AT&T Duel Modem Router combo
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So where do I start learning about Cyber Sec? [duplicate]
I'm an 11th grader interested in the whole field/world of IS and what not so I decided to look around this site and various others, and I have come to the conclusion that I have no clue where I am to ...
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Secuirty related certification/training for .NET Developers [closed]
I would like to know if there are any Free certifications related to writing secure code that myself and our team of .NET/AngularJS web-developers take up,
So that we can write secure code and also ...
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Is it legal to teach about hacking and tools? [closed]
I'am currentliy working on a e-learning content about wireless security.
It is an app I want to launch on the AppStore and Google Play.
It shows what the problems and dangers are and also what tools ...
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Seeking guidance on breaking in to InfoSec field [closed]
I have been interested in Information Security and Forensics for a really long time and was the reason I decided to pursue a degree in CSE (Bachelors acquired), however, I am having a difficult time ...
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Does Computer Programming and Hacking necessarily involve math? [closed]
Is it possible to study the subfield of Computer Programming and Hacking without being very good in Math?
Apart from Cryptography and Computer Programming and Hacking -
Are there any subfields of ...
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Certification in secure software development? [closed]
I'm looking for available certifications for software developers and for companies that produce software products.
Are any available?
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How can I proceed with my research on applying machine learning in Cyber Security? [closed]
I have two years of experience as a pen tester, I want to do masters in machine learning and security and research in finding ways to tackle current security problems through machine learning. Also ...
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Why are overused buzzwords like Cyber and Hacking still prevalent in our industry? [closed]
Proper terminology is important for anyone who wants to learn something. The best way to develop professionalism is to rely on a set of well defined technical terms. So it should be in any ...
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