JoeDaiDec 2, 2022
Any advice for a new Info Sec person? I'm going to start my career change on the 1st and I legit have no idea what to expect. #InfosecTips
Show threadJeff the AlienDec 2, 2022

@joedai

What is your primary interest in the infosec arena? Defense (blue team) or Offense (red team) or are you management looking for executive roles? What would make you stop whatever you are doing to pay attention to it?

Initial advice...

  • Stay up to date with the current threat landscape
  • CTFs are great and are starting to show up on resumes
  • Cybersecurity peeps can work in any industry or type of company.

I'll add more soon.

Show threadJoeDaiDec 2, 2022

@hackdefendr
I actually used CTFs in my cover letter but I left them off of my resume lol. I actually had to lean on that experience during the interview. I think I should have made it more clear that I got a job and I don't know what to expect, rather than looking to break out.

I am going to take your advice and try to figure out a better way to stay up to date. Currently it's just the Security Now podcast.

Show threadJeff the Alien

@joedai I set up a few Google alerts that email me daily a list of articles based off keyword/phrase searches.

https://www.google.com/alerts

Example:

+”no evidence” security compromise

Shows articles where security compromise is mentioned along with the quote "no evidence", because someone always denies they have been compromised.

Google Alerts - Monitor the Web for interesting new content

Dec 2, 2022 at 11:27pmWeb
Show threadJoeDaiDec 3, 2022
@hackdefendr
I am 100% going to have to look into this. I know I probably should have used alerts for other things but I do really love the idea!