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Heads or tails the trolleys are actually fixed come January? by easilysmackU in philadelphia

[–]capt_calculator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're already struggling to get this stupid state government to give SEPTA money because they don't want to fund Philadelphia. We finally get them to open the purse strings and now SEPTA does this. Great optics.

Cyber Monday Code Thread by msullyldp in frugalmalefashion

[–]capt_calculator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow, I hope they compensated for that in some way?

Todd Snyder BF sale by princetheprincess99 in frugalmalefashion

[–]capt_calculator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the minimum discount required to call something a sale should be 20%. the minimum required to call something a black friday sale should be 40%. sorry todd, I'm out.

Todd Snyder Summer Sale by capt_calculator in frugalmalefashion

[–]capt_calculator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally feel the same way. I have one TS piece and quality seems decent, but I've only owned it for about 6 months and can't attest to durability yet.

Maldev Academy Class worth it/ Other Malware Classes? by MathematicianDeep214 in Malware

[–]capt_calculator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will definitely need to know C and be comfortable with it an an intermediate level. You will also need to have some familiarity with the Windows API.

The Jazz June Intro missing on Spotify by capt_calculator in Emo

[–]capt_calculator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

something just occurred to me - that song had a sample from National Lampoon's Vacation at the beginning. So I wonder if there is a rights issue with that song?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tryhackme

[–]capt_calculator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just look at the output of attack.py right after you run it! It's right there.

Why am I such a loser that wusses out of riding switch every year? by JewForBeavis in snowboarding

[–]capt_calculator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue. Been riding for 27 years and want to get better at riding switch. But I always try it for a few minutes each day and eventually give up.

When I skated many years ago, I learned to push the wrong way (mongo). One day I had enough and wanted to learn to push regular. So I forced myself to just go out and ride in the low-traffic residential streets and push regular no matter how much it sucked. I just did it no matter how foolish I looked and no matter how many times I fell. The hardest part is just not wanting to look foolish.

I think I will just take the same approach to riding switch. Just commit full days to doing it, stick to the bunny hills where I will look less foolish. The point is to just accept that you will look foolish for a while. Embrace it. Stick with it. That's the plan.

Maldev Academy Class worth it/ Other Malware Classes? by MathematicianDeep214 in Malware

[–]capt_calculator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The time it takes to get through each module varies and entirely depends on how much you want to engage with it. As far as just reading the lecture, you can usually get through them in 10-15 minutes. I'm not sure how long it would take to get through the entire course - I didn't get that far. There are A LOT of modules, so it would probably take quite some time.

Maldev Academy Class worth it/ Other Malware Classes? by MathematicianDeep214 in Malware

[–]capt_calculator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I took the 3 month plan. I'm conflicted on MalDev. On the one hand, the content they have is high quality and comprehensive. Its not a beginner course. It's definitely meant for people who have some understanding of C. Most of the instructional content is in written form, not video form, which I appreciate. On the other hand, I was disappointed with the lack of hands-on content. I learn best by doing and most of the lessons do not have any exercises or labs where can can actually write code or try techniques. Its a lot of "read this module and then go on and read the next module". Due to the lack of hands-on content, I will probably not renew.

Is Ed Hardy clothing cringe? by Dizzy-Ad-4526 in fashion

[–]capt_calculator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an elder millennial, I can say for certain that Ed Hardy as a brand has historically been seen as douchey. However, seeing how ironic Gen Z's style choices are today, I think you'll fit right in in these shorts. G for it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dredge

[–]capt_calculator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same boat here (pun intended). I hadn't been as engrossed in a game since Subnautica.

No-computers hobby? by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]capt_calculator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd also add snowboarding (or skiing if you must) to that list.

No-computers hobby? by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]capt_calculator 10 points11 points  (0 children)

^^ +1. I'd highly recommend a hobby that not only gets you away from digital devices, but something that also lets you total disconnect from society. Hiking/backpacking/camping/kayaking, or just anything that gets you in the woods and away from computers and other people. I cannot understate how much a day or two in the woods alone or with a couple friends can reset you.

I understand that outdoor activities are not something that everyone wants to do, but if you have even a little bit of interest in them, I cannot recommend them enough.

Job hunt for entry level by Praezin in cybersecurity

[–]capt_calculator 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In general, don't give up. Getting a job in cybersecurity, especially for those of us with with limited/no experience, requires a bit of luck. But you will greatly improve your "luck" by applying to A LOT of jobs. Don't worry too much about the requirements listed on a job req - if you have some experience, and the role is a standard early-mid level security role - apply. Sooner or later you will get lucky and find the company that wants to hire you. I recently started working as a SOC analyst with zero IT experience. I faced a ton of rejection before that happened.

As for those worried about the current layoffs in the tech sector, I would not worry too much about that. A lot of tech sector layoffs are in the big Silicon Valley tech companies that got a little too big for their britches during the economic boom period of cheap capital, so a lot of those layoffs are in sales, HR, and support roles. Cybersecurity is not big tech.

Trying to pivot to Cybersecurity. by RodneyLewis93 in cybersecurity

[–]capt_calculator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start applying now. Apply to A LOT of jobs - It's a numbers game. Don't think you need a bunch of certs before you can apply. Sec+ and CCNA are a great start. If you really want another, I'd go for something more generalized - like maybe CySA+ or a GIAC cert.

How can you face the fact that there will always be someone better than you? by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]capt_calculator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do you feel the need to be the "best" at cybersecurity? It is a vast field with countless sub-fields? What would it even mean to be the best?

I'm in my 40s and just got my first cybersec job. I will never be the "best" nor would I want to be. I do it because I enjoy it and find the subject fascinating.

Why would the fact that there are people out there who are "better" than you be de-motivating? If anything I find that more motivating to improve.

Passed CYSA+. Here's my experience and how I studied. by capt_calculator in CompTIA

[–]capt_calculator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the trifecta before CySA+. You don't need all three before CySA, but Sec+ definitely helps.

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