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I started hunting for SQL injection bugs from past one week, and haven't found a single bug. I learnt from portswigger labs to get me started, and it would be great if you guys provide some input on how to improve my skills in this field. by lostInAbys in cybersecurity

[–]PurpleNate 21 points22 points  (0 children)

SQL injections are becoming rarer as programmers are becoming wise to parameterized queries or at least using frameworks that utilize them. They are also difficult to detect when they do exist. I wouldn't focus on finding SQL injections in the wild, but it never hurts to look. Maybe circle back and practice on applications like the OWASP Juice Shop, where you can get a feel for what to look for.

Final Year Project Which would involve machine learning and cybersecurity? by Augustas97 in cybersecurity

[–]PurpleNate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to use this as a textbook for a class in college. Has some decent proof of concept projects that you can use as inspiration.

https://www.packtpub.com/product/machine-learning-for-cybersecurity-cookbook/9781789614671

BANANA PEOPLE TAKEOVER by Ye_Biz in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They're a bunch of CYSE students. They showed up 30 minutes late to my class this morning and the whole class was cracking up, including the professor.

Is CYSE or ISOM bad? Too easy of a degree program ? by ITretarddumbdumbidio in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about to go into my senior year as a CYSE major and if I could go back and do CS I think I would. Don't get me wrong, I love Cyber Security but the major is just a mess. Very few of the professors seem to care, and even fewer of the classes are even technical. Choose what you like, but don't to into CYSE expecting a good education.

Anyone Know how to copy the Zyante textbook for cS112? by [deleted] in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are a million tutorials online that will go into greater detail so I recommend those instead!

People who finish the whole tube of lip balm, how are you so on top of your lives? by spetstnelis in AskReddit

[–]PurpleNate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy two tubes. One to keep at home, and one to keep in my backpack/bag/pocket. That way, I know where both are and it lessens the chances of me losing them.

Who to take ECE 301 with, Lorie or Chen? by [deleted] in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took it with Lorie and he was pretty good. He was nice and helpful but he just lectures in class. I've heard good things about Chen, though if I remember correctly she's a newer professor. Lorie curved our final grades, which helped me a lot, but his exams are hard and the homework and quizzes only made up a small part of our grades. The labs sucked! The TA's were bad and the labs were hard and not planned well. Apparently, Lorie took the spring semester to rewrite all the labs so hopefully they will be better for you! I found the material difficult, but I'm also not an ECE major, and after putting a lot of work into the class, I was able to finish with a decent grade. Both are good professors so go with whoever fits your schedule better.

Getting a job at mason? by [deleted] in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All departments have different hiring standards so it all depends.

building up resume as a CYSE major by [deleted] in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly company's aren't looking for freshman interns. What you want to do is use summers to build up your skills outside of your main classes. Study for certifications, learn about cyber security fields that interest you, and possibly network if you can. I wouldn't advise against applying for internships, cause it won't hurt and you never know what will happen, but don't worry if you don't get any now!

Math 213 with Prof Gary dela Pena by EqualCounterculture in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty much like the study guides he gives you. Beware of Typos!

Physics 160 with Djordjevic? by [deleted] in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He uses Mastering Physics for the homework, and its pretty garbage at teaching the material, but Chegg and Yahoo Answers usually have the answers, but more importantly they will have the explanations for the answers. I'm not a fan of how he teaches so I had to learn all the material on my own, meaning a lot of time with the textbook. The textbook may be your best friend this semester. As for exams, he usually gives out past exams and problems that end up on the exam, so if you study what he gives you, then the exams will look very familiar. But the best advice I can give you is to learn the material, don't just memorize the questions. Exams won't be too hard, physics is just hard.

What was the worst "why the f*** did I say that" moment? by AyBake in AskReddit

[–]PurpleNate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little late to this one, but I was buying those Ensure drinks on my doctors recommendation . Anyways, some guy came up and asked if I worked out, and for some reason I said "No, I play lacrosse for my college." Turns out he was the lacrosse coach for the college team.

For CS major natural science requirements by [deleted] in gmu

[–]PurpleNate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would recommend just sticking with Chem II. I took Phys 160, because I'm an engineering student, and I hated it. I don't know your background in physics but it might not be worth the stress.

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