On this episode we discussed how Fonz broke into Cybersecurity. As part of the discussion, we talked about how he took resources from the help desk basically old IT equipment and used that to setup a lab environment to improve his skills, how Per Scholas (a non-profit technical institute) helped him on the path to certifications and helped launch a cybersecurity career, the importance of a strategic mindset required to attain goals, tips for the job hunt/search process, how to network effectible, why mentorship is a cheat code, using failures/disappointments in interviews to make you better interviewer, ethical hacking, the most common cybersecurity threats seen in the wild and much more. This episode provides perspective not only for entry-level but can be helpful to aid those who are transitioning into Cybersecurity.
How To Setup A Cybersecurity Home Lab Environment Blueprint:
-Kali Linux Box (Hacking Machine)
-Windows 2016 Server with Active Directory
-Splunk on the Windows Server
-Nessus Home Edition (You can install that on Kali or Windows Server Box)
-Windows 7 Box (Target/Victim Machine)
-Security Onion Box (It's a Linux Debian flavor)
-Snort IDS on the Ubuntu Server Box
-Use VMware for Virtual Machines
***Splunk Forwarders Installed on the Windows Boxes and the Ubuntu Server to send logs to SIEM***
You can find more resources/tutorials about all these systems and technologies on Youtube!
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DISCLAIMER Fonz & Steph are NOT certified financial advisors, nor lawyers, nor economists, nor CPA's. We are two certified IT professionals that take ownership of the task of being financially competent for ourselves and our last name. The contents on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, accounting, or legal advice
