Ask HN: How can I learn to be a cyber security expert?

Re:Ask HN: How can I learn to be a cyber security expert? by kleer001 on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @03:55PM (#26559613)

First, understand it'll be a job and all the things that come with it.

Second, spend some time watching lectures and presentations from security professionals. I like to watch videos from previous DefCons. Why do this? It'll help narrow down your interests. Think of it as a survey/appreciation class.

Third, spend some money (after proper research) on classes, software, then hardware (in that order). Once you know the software you want to start with (from watching fun lectures) and your focus (pen testing? red hat? blue hat? etc?) you can better focus on your learning.

Fourth lurk then participate in some online forums.

If it weren't a plague season I'd recommend going to a local security professionals slash hacker meetup then a national one. But that's not a good idea at the moment. Regardless, it's a good idea to get to know people. They'll be able to give you more specific advice on where to get a jobby job.

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IMHO The most vulnerable people are always hit the hardest. That's what vulnerable means, right?

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Re:Ask HN: How can I learn to be a cyber security expert? by shadowfaxRodeo on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @05:16PM (#26560515)

Thanks that's really useful — I definitely have the time to watch videos at the moment so that was an easy sell.

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Re:Ask HN: How can I learn to be a cyber security expert? by kleer001 on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @06:28PM (#26561153)

You're very welcome. I hope you have a good time and find work that's equally compelling and challenging!

My favourite talks to watch are from Jayson E. Street. 100% code free social engineering, but so funny. People are always the weakest link.

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