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Pivot from Fullstack Dev to Infosec targeting OSCP as first step
Hey guys, I'm a fullstack dev looking for a change . I'm kinda of sick of the startup world and decided to enter the info sec realm since I have been interested in this area for quite a while. I figured the most logical step right now is trying to get a job as a web application security pen tester and from there I will see… -
Question for anyone who recently took the GCIA
I have a question for anyone who's recently taken the GCIA. My buddy was GCIA certified and bought the books so he can renew it but he's now in a different role where he doesn't need the cert. Since he doesn't have a use for the books he let me them so that I can challenge the exam. I've finished reading over the books… -
Re: CEH Labs
Not really lost. Because one big part of getting in the mind of a hacker is getting in the mind of a systems administrator. Most sys admins learn how to build systems by going to vendor related or sponsered schools and classes. Those who don't still usually end up using various white papers and writings that are nothing… -
Re: Help and Guidance.
You will definitely want to find a job in the field. Without a lot of experience most people will not hire a security consultant to pen test. In order to properly understand many of the underlying reasons that an exploit exsists, you will need network/systems knowledge on a fairly deep level. You have also listed two roles… -
Re: Which GIAC Cert to Pursue?
You're likely not going to find bad courses in that list. Value is a personal measure and is going to be different for everyone. Some factors to influence... 1. Who is paying for it. Are you paying for it, or is the employer? A $6k-$10k cost out of pocket has a different return whether you're 22 or 62, too. 2. What do you… -
Re: Microsoft Patch Tuesday (February 2007)
The most interesting thing I find about all this is simply the fact that Microsoft actually now has a relatively effective patching system in place. From a security standpoint I've seen this directly influencing several things. One of which is the fact that more and more exploits are now being written against not Windows… -
Re: What's to stop a 3rd party from offering SANS courses?
Hey josephandre, BlackBeret did a good job breaking down how we (InfoSec Institute) can offer GIAC certification training. As you can see, this is not unlike (ISC)2’s CISSP. They created the standard and provide their own training, but you can also prepare for the CISSP through a number of third-party training providers.… -
Re: Newbie Saying Hi! - Just Started Studying Server+
Welcome! You've come to the right place for any assistance - or inspiration - in your studies. I think anyone working professionally in IT benefits greatly by continually studying. And studying with a goal in mind, like a degree or certification helps. I took Server+ long ago when it first came out. I really wondered if… -
Re: At what point do you decide to stay?
I'm at a company, working for managers, and in a job that I could stay at for a LONG time and keep moving up as the possibilties here are endless. I'm in a really great spot. But in my current role I'm bored. I've mastered and laid waste to everything they've given me and the job duties I've taken on....in 3 months being… -
Re: Who took CISSP test after April 15th so far?
Redacted quote: "My last thought on this is about the cert in general. I've observed a trend of entry-level or non-security-focused IT folks testing for CISSP as if it were an entry-level security cert. I know some of this is due to HR ignorance of other security certs and also the value of other IT certs for security…
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