Ellington Cyber Academy的动态

Yesterday, I listened to ?lex Martin and Simon Linstead talk. The part of the conversation discussing #mentorship focuses explicitly on the value of mentorship in the cybersecurity industry, the challenges associated with finding genuine mentorship opportunities, and the critique of practices where mentorship is commercialised or offered primarily for personal gain. The dialogue also touches upon the personal experiences of transitioning into technical roles from non-technical backgrounds, exploring the feasibility of such shifts. While there's a hint of scepticism regarding the ease of moving into highly technical positions later in one's career, the discussion acknowledges the industry's breadth, suggesting opportunities in less technical yet crucial areas like sales, advisory, or governance. Thanks to infosec.live for facilitating a transparent and engaging conversation that delves into our community's pressing issues. https://lnkd.in/eX3csGm5

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of participating in the DoD Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge w/ Correlation One. Running from 8am-4pm Pacific, Saturday May 18th with an approximate 5000 applicants to the program, I am proud to announce the I placed 220th. The competition categories included: Web Application Exploitation, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Networking and Reconnaissance, and OSINT (open source intelligence gathering) with problems ranging from easy to hard. The challenge was open to people of all skill levels - from people who had never heard of a capture the flag challenge to people who had been in the industry for years, or perhaps even decades. Utilizing my skillset from my academic career at George Fox University, along with my experience in the National Cyber League and my own self-learning, has boosted my confidence. I have successfully solved all the "easy" problems, which are designed for those with 0-1 year of experience. This makes me feel ready to contribute as an entry-level penetration tester or security analyst, either at the DoD or elsewhere. Know of roles in your network that match my skillset? Let's talk. #OpenToWork #cybersecurity #OSINT #Forensics #WebApp #Enumeration #Exploitation #malware

?? Excited to share that I successfully completed the **Anakus Investigation** on [BlueTeamLabs.online]! ?? This hands-on experience provided invaluable insights into incident response and threat hunting. Throughout the investigation, I enhanced my skills in: ?? **Analyzing Logs**: Diving deep into various logs to identify anomalies and potential Indicators of Compromise (IoCs). ??? **Network Traffic Analysis**: Examining network patterns to uncover any suspicious activities and ensure robust security measures. ?? **Critical Thinking**: Utilizing problem-solving skills to piece together clues and formulate a response strategy. ?? **Collaboration**: Engaging with the cybersecurity community to share knowledge and best practices. Completing this investigation not only solidified my technical skills but also reinforced the importance of proactive security measures in today’s digital landscape. A big thank you to the creators of Blue Team Labs Online for providing such an enriching platform for learning! I’m eager to apply what I’ve learned in future challenges and continue my journey in cybersecurity. #Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #BlueTeam #ContinuousLearning #ThreatHunting --- https://lnkd.in/dXgBYmT6

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?? Vulnerabilities are more than just weaknesses – they are potential gateways for exploitation. ??? I'm thrilled to share my eye-opening experience completing my First Project EXTION INFOTECH! ??? Tasked with conducting a comprehensive vulnerability assessment, I leveraged tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, and Nmap, ultimately selecting Nmap for its robust capabilities and based on an initial familiarity I have had with it. My findings revealed critical vulnerabilities in the network, which I meticulously documented in detailed reports, encompassing severity assessments, potential impact, and recommended mitigation strategies. Eager to refine my skills, keen to hear expert feedback and opinions. Let's connect and advance our cybersecurity journeys together! #CybersecurityJourney #FirstProjectCompletion #VulnerabilityAssessment

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Excited to announce I've conquered the "Countdown" lab on Blue Team Labs from Security Blue Team! (https://lnkd.in/ePyXprnB)! This practical challenge equipped me with valuable tools and knowledge, including: ●Mastering forensic analysis: I adeptly utilized tools like Volatility and Autopsy to extract and analyze evidence from compromised systems, pinpointing crucial timestamps and artifacts to reconstruct the attack timeline. ●Leveraging network security tools: The lab extensively involved using Wireshark to capture and dissect network traffic, identify malicious network activity, and understand attacker communication methods. ●Windows event log analysis: I effectively parsed through Windows event logs using Event Viewer and other utilities to identify suspicious entries, user activities, and potential indicators of compromise (IOCs). ●Strengthening system hardening practices: The lab emphasized the importance of system hardening, and I gained experience in implementing security best practices using tools like Group Policy Editor to mitigate vulnerabilities and prevent future attacks. I'm glad I found those labs while the labs from TryHackMe and Hack The Box! are great for hands-on experience for Red Team technical exercises and labs. the Blue Team Labs from Security Blue Team complete your knowledge to have hands-on experience for Blue Team technical labs. #BlueTeamLabs #Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #ContinuousLearning

One week before the event, I heard about the DoD Cyber Sentinel Event from Michael Zambotti?(huge thanks to him for the recommendation). While I’d never participated in a CTF challenge, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try my hand at OSINT, malware reverse engineering, forensics, network investigation, and web app security. I can confidently say that was the right decision, as I had a tremendous time participating in the contest! I was able to discover five of the flags and was on the verge of finding several others. The event has invigorated me to get involved with more CTF challenges, and I am excited to sharpen my skills. Thanks to Correlation One?for hosting this event!