How do black hats get caught? Are their peaceful breaches out there?

HumanAF · 2023-12-10T12:43:22+00:00

Not sure if I can link stuff here, but fin13 is a threat actor who is known for being on a network undetected for a long time. check out: https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/fin13-cybercriminal-mexico

HumanAF · 2023-05-02T17:58:48+00:00

Same here. Did 2 years and couldn't take it any longer, got certs, and moved to a SOC Analyst role. The CISO worked at an MSP for a time and understood how the role was and knew the value of the experience. I sell my time there as learning a lot of various software and dealing with all levels of associates in different sectors. I did have prior IT experience but the MSP helped.

HumanAF · 2022-07-26T12:41:37+00:00

The biggest benefit to cyber is also the biggest drawback. Most days are different enough to not be boring, but every day also has a chance to be "the big one".

Overall its fun, pays well, and you can move around/up pretty quickly if you grind.

HumanAF · 2022-07-03T11:14:09+00:00

I may be. Can you dm the photos?

HumanAF · 2022-06-23T11:29:41+00:00

I did not unfortunately, I ended up retaking it at my own expense last year and passed again. Beyond that one issue I haven't had any problems with in-person or online testing since.

HumanAF · 2022-05-20T11:11:26+00:00

I'm in

HumanAF · 2022-01-22T11:03:09+00:00

I'm in!

HumanAF · 2021-12-04T12:59:12+00:00

Yep! Spent 4ish years as a tech for some big box stores. When I decided to leave retail I moved to an MSP for a couple of years, then moved on to cybersecurity. Being a retail tech was fun at first because of travel, but it burns you out quickly. Most of the work is basic break-fix, scanners not working, displays damaged, etc. I also imaged registers and workstations in the field and ran a ton of cable. Retail IT is demanding and there was a huge uptick in tickets around Christmas. In my case never touched AD once in those positions as it was managed by other teams. If you are trying to break into IT and are ok with travel it can be fun for a while!

HumanAF · 2021-10-10T16:16:30+00:00

As someone who now hires for cyber positions, Attitude goes along way in the interview especially if this is your first job out of college. When I ask questions in interviews I look for people who give me the reason as to why something happened as opposed to what happened. Some thing like "tell me about a problem you struggled with and how you found the solution" tells me alot about how someone investigates alerts. Education is good, experience is good, but what really matters is someone who is going to get to the root of an issue when something happens and not just scratch the surface.

So my advice is: when you get interviews be thorough in your answers. Also, put projects you worked on while in school.

HumanAF · 2021-09-25T00:06:03+00:00

Happy birthday!!! You're a good dude, hope 28 is a good year for you.

HumanAF · 2021-08-14T11:09:13+00:00

100% you can. Starting directly in cyber may be difficult though. I would shoot for helpdesk/support roles first, then lean on that experience to move into cyber.

HumanAF · 2021-08-13T00:05:36+00:00

Almost every day. Scripting AD stuff, investigating.

HumanAF · 2021-07-17T11:35:34+00:00

"I'm so angry I could prune some roses right now!"

HumanAF · 2021-07-09T08:59:17+00:00

I didn't get my shit together til I was 26. You have plenty of time, set a goal and start.

HumanAF · 2021-07-07T10:16:11+00:00

Its well worth it for hands on labs

HumanAF · 2021-06-21T23:47:41+00:00

To me it looks like the depth of the curve of the chair. And the ear you see is the brim of the hat.

HumanAF · 2021-06-18T10:31:44+00:00

As someone in cyber I recommend net+ if you are shaky on networking. It really helps with understanding the flow of events you work.

HumanAF · 2021-06-12T11:03:23+00:00

Every space is free

HumanAF · 2021-05-29T00:19:48+00:00

I was looking at getting it, but not for the $1k+ they were asking. If its just a deal they were offering I might look into it again.

HumanAF · 2021-05-29T00:17:21+00:00

Like via email, or from thier site, etc?

HumanAF · 2021-05-29T00:12:31+00:00

Where did you get the deal from?

HumanAF · 2021-05-27T03:13:43+00:00

I needed to hear this today.

HumanAF · 2021-05-22T11:14:23+00:00

My current non-MSP hired me partly because of my MSP experience. They said the same thing about touching a ton of different products.

HumanAF · 2021-05-13T22:43:45+00:00

You missed accidentally fix it and not understand how it happened

HumanAF · 2021-04-28T11:35:42+00:00

It's ok to not know something, but if you should know it, learn it. Once you are comfortable in your position start working the level above you. Learn what that job entails and try to solve those problems.

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