🚨 Calling all Cybersecurity newbies! 🚨
I wanted to share a hands-on cybersecurity project that I'm currently working on - building a Web Application Penetration Testing Lab at home! 💻🛡️
This project is a great way to gain valuable experience in identifying vulnerabilities and testing security controls. Plus, it's an impressive addition to your professional portfolio.
🚀 Here's how to get started:
1️⃣ Set up a virtualization platform like VirtualBox or VMware and create multiple virtual machines.
2️⃣ Install web application frameworks like WordPress or Joomla on the web server and configure them to simulate real-world scenarios.
3️⃣ Install penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap on the client machine and configure them to scan and test the web application frameworks for vulnerabilities.
4️⃣ Conduct penetration testing and document your findings, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on their severity.
5️⃣ Remediate the vulnerabilities by applying patches, updates, or security configurations.
6️⃣ Test the security controls implemented to remediate the vulnerabilities and repeat the penetration testing and remediation process until all vulnerabilities are addressed.
🎉 I'm excited to continue working on this project and to add it to my professional portfolio. If you're interested in building your own Web Application Penetration Testing Lab, let me know in the comments!
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If I had to start over in Cybersecurity:
- Network+
- Security+/CEH
- Linux
- Python
- Traffic Analysis
- Hacking
- ePortfolio
- 1 Page Resume
- Apply Everywhere
- Be Open to Relocation
That's exactly what I did.
Set the school record for starting salary.
I'd do it all again.
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1. Training: Hack The Box
2. Curated News: Feedly
3. Web Hacking: Burp Suite
4. Data Modification: Cyber Chef
5. Port Scan: Nmap
6. Operating System: Kali Linux
7. Debugging: Ghidra
8. Email Security: DeHashed
Dear Cyber Security Wannabe, Here is a list of the Top 10 Cyber Security Positions and salary range based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and job market research websites that I have put together. If you are looking for something to strive for, I have also included a brief description in each of these.
1️⃣ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
💰 Salary: $120,000 - $300,000
CISOs are senior-level executives responsible for an organization's overall security strategy and implementation, as well as ensuring compliance with security regulations and standards.
2️⃣ Security Architect
💰 Salary: $120,000 - $190,000
Security architects design and develop an organization's security architecture and systems, ensuring that they are aligned with business goals and are effective in protecting against cyber attacks.
3️⃣ Cybersecurity Manager
💰 Salary: $100,000 - $220,000
Cybersecurity managers oversee an organization's cybersecurity programs, including the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and protocols.
4️⃣ Security Engineer
💰 Salary: $85,000 - $175,000
Security engineers design, implement, and maintain an organization's security systems and protocols to protect against cyber attacks.
5️⃣ Network Security Engineer
💰 Salary: $90,000 - $160,000
Network security engineers design and implement security measures for an organization's computer networks to protect against cyber attacks.
6️⃣ Cybersecurity Consultant
💰 Salary: $75,000 - $185,000
Cybersecurity consultants work with organizations to assess their current security measures, identify potential security risks, and develop strategies to protect against cyber attacks.
7️⃣ Security Consultant
💰 Salary: $70,000 - $165,000
Security consultants provide expert advice and guidance to organizations on security-related issues, such as risk management, compliance, and security program development.
8️⃣ Incident Response Analyst
💰 Salary: $70,000 - $155,000
Incident response analysts investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches, including analyzing evidence and implementing measures to prevent future incidents.
9️⃣ Penetration Tester
💰 Salary: $75,000 - $130,000
Penetration testers conduct authorized simulated attacks on an organization's computer networks and systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
🔟 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
💰 Salary: $60,000 - $130,000
SOC analysts monitor an organization's computer networks and systems for security breaches, analyze security alerts, and respond to security incidents to mitigate damage and prevent future attacks.
For those already in the field, how do these salary ranges compare to what you are seeing?
Let's end this month with another awesome GIVEAWAY.
Giving away my offensive rust course to 5 people who like and retweet this tweet.
winners will be picked on Thursday.
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