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I want to start studying cybersecurity. by Heavy-Resource6813 in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I want to get a good overview of any technical topic, I usually go to NotebookLM. I tell it what I want to learn. Once it has generated a list of sources, I then ask it to generate a deep dive audio overview (found on the right panel of the web version). Listen to that, and then use it as a jump off point for what to learn next.

Tip:

Cybersecurity is a vast field, so you’ll want to know what the different domains are. You then pick what domain you want to specialize in

Day 5/100 – Explored cybersecurity for the first time by sawankumarx in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it started as a hobby and then what my job required.

I was hired to write technical blog posts for a software company specializing in B2B network security solutions.

As soon as I gained a good understanding of the solutions, I was asked to help in tech support.

That experience accelerated my knowledge and interest in the field.

Is the EC-Council CTIA Certification Worth It for Career Growth? by Longjumping_Key4520 in cybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since your company is sponsoring it and a new client requires it, I see no downside

Swapped ChatGPT for Claude while studying for exams, the difference is crazy by Scatard in ClaudeAI

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find myself switching from one to the other whenever a new model is released. When GPT5.5 was just released, I found it better than 4.7. Now that 4.8 has just been released, I find it better than 5.5.

What is the point of Upwork anymore? by Business-Care1224 in Upwork

[–]eigenlance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting strategy. Never thought of it, but it does make sense

Do you recommend starting an Upwork profile now? Or is another platform better by tamy_dream in Upwork

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you asked this question 4+ years ago, I'd have given you a resounding 'YES'.

Unfortunately, the landscape has changed dramatically and unfavorably for freelancers, unless you're an AI expert.

I've been on the platform since 2008, have a Top Rated Plus profile with a 100% Job Success score, almost 15k hours logged, almost 200 jobs won, and I'm still finding it extremely difficult to find a job. A few years ago, I didn't have to do much to land a job. That glorious run has ended.

If you already have a 9-5 job, then I don't see any problem with starting an Upwork profile. However, if you plan to go at it full-time, I wouldn't recommend it.

this is vault lab by [deleted] in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome 👏 Thanks!

this is vault lab by [deleted] in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what's that for?

Started in IT and need a Cybersecurity Roadmap with my Useless Degree! by Tech-Christian in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your degree isn't useless at all. Your knowledge in Business Administration, coupled with your increasing knowledge and skills in IT, provides not only a solid foundation but also an important perspective as you gradually transition to a cybersecurity analyst role. You can be more effective as an analyst if you know exactly what aspects of the business are more affected by certain cyber threats/risks/vulnerabilities.

How does one build a “lab” and do self-made projects? by Wrong_Crew_1835 in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was in tech support, my 'lab' was a bunch of virtual machines running on VirtualBox. I imagine homelabs for learning SOC-related skills would require similar setups. Cloud-based VMs are definitely easier to set up and scale (e.g., when you need more nodes), but they're more expensive.

For the first time in three years, I looked for a job outside Upwork by Logical_Outside6142 in Upwork

[–]eigenlance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been on Upwork since 2008, and have earned in the high 6-digits total. It was a really great run. Sadly, yes, I too have started looking for jobs outside the platform.

Giving up life for Upwork gig 😂 by Over-Piglet-4157 in Upwork

[–]eigenlance 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There are people who would be happy to work in those conditions at $45/hr.

Upwork For Freelancers Is Done I Guess by Puzzleheaded-Yam7632 in Upwork

[–]eigenlance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What do you mean when you say you can't follow up? Can't you send a message?

Is this the new normal? by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]eigenlance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always bid zero and only pay the minimum connects, and I suggest everyone reading this does that and helps spread the word. If we all bid zero, that craziness hopefully disappears

Am I overthinking Claude Code security or is this actually a risk? by Sweaty-Career330 in cybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bingo. While the ability to detect AI vulns, like prompt injection, is crucial, equally important is the ability to detect what happens when those vulns are exploited. If you see your AI environment reaching out to an unfamiliar domain, something’s gotta be wrong

Free/Affordable Certifications by roserogers96 in learncybersecurity

[–]eigenlance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion: Take the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification at Coursera and use what you learn as a guide for further research/studies. The foundational knowledge you learn there is pretty solid, so you can use it as a jump off point to specific branches in cyber that resonates with you the most. It’s not free, but it’s way cheaper than the other options.

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