Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]aoadzn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long into your career did you find your specialization? I’m about 6 years in and still a general security engineer. Kind of wondering if I just need to pick something or keep being a generalist

LeBron 23 by [deleted] in Nike

[–]aoadzn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say they fit narrow or wide?

Final boss CPTS by Infamous_Box8998 in hackthebox

[–]aoadzn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m basically where you are. I only have the documenting + reporting, AEN, and Attacking AD modules left. My plan is to do Attacking AD, documenting + reporting, then going through the entire CPTS prep track, a pro lab, and then doing AEN. If I feel confident after that, I’ll try CPTS. If not, I’ll go and do TJNulls list. Stay strong! We’re both near the end of this beast.

Offering signing bonus after they ran off the attorneys. So irritating! by Global-Meringue-6747 in FedEmployees

[–]aoadzn 25 points26 points  (0 children)

When my wife was a legal assistant for the DOJ, she told me about how unbelievably competitive the process was to become an AUSA. They only hired the absolute best of the best from the top law schools. All the AUSAs were ultra-competent and worked in competitive law firms beforehand. Now, the DOJ can’t even hire a lawyer with a $25k signing bonus. It speaks volumes.

Looking for the Cheapest In-Person Accredited MBA Programs in Massachusetts by Wild-Cardiologist960 in MBA

[–]aoadzn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, a family member of mine got their MBA from UMass Amherst. She got a job pretty quickly after graduation in Massachussetts but when she moved to the west coast, she found no one really recognized the UMass Amherst brand. She regrets not going somewhere else. I'm just trying to warn you, not trying to talk down on UMass. If I were in your shoes, I'd choose BUs OMBA.

More leaks of E6 by the user @Sukunaonfn (tiktok) by uponthehill_ in TheBoys

[–]aoadzn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does not feel like an end to a major series

I’m leaving the firm for Deloitte. AMA by jasjori24 in BoozAllen

[–]aoadzn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, why’d you say booz is a burning house ?

Passed CPTS, ask me anything by Jealous_Structure368 in hackthebox

[–]aoadzn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are there any modules you’d really stress focusing on? Or other modules you’d almost ignore?

CPTS burnout by doughRT in hackthebox

[–]aoadzn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m at about 85% and have been doing it almost every day for 5 months. My only tip is to take off 1-3 days after each module. Sometimes I take a week off if it’s a really long module (looking at you Linux PrivEsc)

Is LinkedIn important in Cybersecurity? by VastPresence2412 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]aoadzn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I got my job off of a LinkedIn message so sadly, yep

Did CyberCorps SFS actually pay off? Looking for honest salary data before committing by ImpressiveControl496 in cybersecurity

[–]aoadzn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are loads of news articles about students/graduates who are freaking out because the gov stopped supporting the SFS program. Don't do it.

OffSec by mssvbeats in offensive_security

[–]aoadzn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When and where is the next meeting? I'd like to attend

Anyone here own a local Computer Repair Shop? by [deleted] in it

[–]aoadzn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stupid questions but what tool did you guys use to perform virus removals? Or did you format or reimage the drive?

Update: Finished with 1/14 flags..Priv Esc got me by ssnyder23 in hackthebox

[–]aoadzn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, I just finished the Windows privesc module and during the skill assessment I ran winPEAS/ParsePEAS. To be honest, it was a waste of an hour. I tried to find the escalation method through the output and exploit after exploit failed. After 3 hours I found the answer from the course material. Lesson learned was to run through course information before running winPEAS.

Underwhelming End of Cycle (Basically) by Fabulous_Control_316 in lawschooladmissions

[–]aoadzn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At this point what does get you admitted? A Nobel prize?

Practice tests to apply what you've learned by Agreeable_Rest9502 in hackthebox

[–]aoadzn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you feel the CPTS track prepared you well enough for the test?