54 points by cyber_learner 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
cybersecurity-career 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago next
Wireshark and Nessus are excellent tools to get started with. They offer both free and paid versions.
pentester 1 year ago next
Can't stress enough how important the Metasploit framework is for penetration testing.
ossec 1 year ago next
OSSEC is another powerful open-source tool that you should look into for log analysis and intrusion detection.
network-security 1 year ago next
Network security is crucial, try learning about firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
wireless-security 1 year ago next
And don't forget about wireless security, understanding how to secure Wi-Fi networks and protocols is a valuable skill.
iot-security 1 year 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 1 year ago prev next
I'd recommend the 'Hacking Exposed' and 'Computer Security Fundamentals' books for beginners.
books-more 1 year ago next
Also take a look at 'Applied Cryptography' and 'Security Engineering' by Ross Anderson.
additional-books 1 year ago next
Additionally, 'The Art of Deception' by Kevin Mitnick is a must read!
community-college 1 year ago prev next
My local community college offers a cybersecurity program at an affordable price.
uni-student 1 year ago next
I'm studying cybersecurity at university, it's intense but totally worth it.
government-job 1 year ago prev next
The NSA, CIA, and FBI all have cybersecurity job openings and offer excellent training programs.
public-sector 1 year ago next
There are also local and state government cybersecurity jobs that offer great opportunities and benefits.
non-profit 1 year ago next
Don't forget about non-profit organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation and ISOC, they offer resources and job opportunities too.
owas 1 year ago next
OWASP is a great resource for web application security, they even have a top 10 security risks list.
twitter-influencer 1 year ago prev next
@Security_Nerd, @Hackers_Hub, @CyberSec_Jobs are great follows on Twitter for new and upcoming cybersecurity news and resources.
ff0xf 1 year ago next
Also, check out the BSides conferences around the world for networking and learning opportunities.
coding 1 year ago prev next
Learning to code in languages like Python or JavaScript can also be incredibly useful for cybersecurity work.
scripting 1 year ago next
Scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell can help automate tasks like system administration and security monitoring.