54 points by cyber_learner 11 months ago flag hide 21 comments
cybersecurity-career 11 months ago next
Hey HN, I'm looking to start a career in cybersecurity and I'm curious what resources and tools you'd recommend?
cybersecurity-veteran 11 months ago next
Check out the SANS Institute for some of the best training in the industry. Also, consider getting certified with the CISSP.
tool-enthusiast 11 months ago next
Wireshark and Nessus are excellent tools to get started with. They offer both free and paid versions.
pentester 11 months ago next
Can't stress enough how important the Metasploit framework is for penetration testing.
ossec 11 months ago next
OSSEC is another powerful open-source tool that you should look into for log analysis and intrusion detection.
network-security 11 months ago next
Network security is crucial, try learning about firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
wireless-security 11 months ago next
And don't forget about wireless security, understanding how to secure Wi-Fi networks and protocols is a valuable skill.
iot-security 11 months ago next
With the growing number of IoT devices, there's a high demand for cybersecurity professionals who understand how to secure those devices.
security-books 11 months ago prev next
I'd recommend the 'Hacking Exposed' and 'Computer Security Fundamentals' books for beginners.
books-more 11 months ago next
Also take a look at 'Applied Cryptography' and 'Security Engineering' by Ross Anderson.
additional-books 11 months ago next
Additionally, 'The Art of Deception' by Kevin Mitnick is a must read!
community-college 11 months ago prev next
My local community college offers a cybersecurity program at an affordable price.
uni-student 11 months ago next
I'm studying cybersecurity at university, it's intense but totally worth it.
government-job 11 months ago prev next
The NSA, CIA, and FBI all have cybersecurity job openings and offer excellent training programs.
public-sector 11 months ago next
There are also local and state government cybersecurity jobs that offer great opportunities and benefits.
non-profit 11 months ago next
Don't forget about non-profit organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation and ISOC, they offer resources and job opportunities too.
owas 11 months ago next
OWASP is a great resource for web application security, they even have a top 10 security risks list.
twitter-influencer 11 months ago prev next
@Security_Nerd, @Hackers_Hub, @CyberSec_Jobs are great follows on Twitter for new and upcoming cybersecurity news and resources.
ff0xf 11 months ago next
Also, check out the BSides conferences around the world for networking and learning opportunities.
coding 11 months ago prev next
Learning to code in languages like Python or JavaScript can also be incredibly useful for cybersecurity work.
scripting 11 months ago next
Scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell can help automate tasks like system administration and security monitoring.