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Hello. I am a Chartered ant but I love IT skills and I have certification from NIIT in CCNA. I am currently study Html java css. I have come across many cyber security on Udemy.com. Please which will you recommend for a beginner? Thanks.

Ayodejioak:


If I get a Naira everytime someone asks me this question, I'll be friends with the Joneses by now.

Not all cybersecurity professionals have or need coding skills. But without some knowledge of at least one language, you may find your path forward somewhat limited.

As a cyber security expert, you also get to do code review for applications, you want to be familiar with what inputs are being called, if there are any sort of malicious injection within every line of code and 'the only way to find what you're looking for is to know what to look for' - Ayodejioak.

I can bet you need at least some beginner or intermediate level of programming in the following languages in your Cyber Security Career:
Python, JavaScript, HTML, C, C++, Assembly, PHP

It's also cool to mention how getting the syntax of any programming language is the fastest approach towards learning them.
If you're scared of starting, start with HTML. If you have Basic HTML/CSS experience, I recommend Python. Python is arguably the most useful as well as easy to learn PL in the history of coding. As a matter of fact I learnt basic python in 5 hours watching this youtube video - https:///2vPbMns . It could have been 4 hours but I love to play while working.

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thanks man

mclenny14:

which institutes do you recommend to take these certification exams, and where to get good materials here in Nig, I intend to self study and take the exams

Are you in dire need for an udemy course, ranging from all sort of lectures and tutorials?



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Thank you.

Ayodejioak:


If I get a Naira everytime someone asks me this question, I'll be friends with the Joneses by now.

Not all cybersecurity professionals have or need coding skills. But without some knowledge of at least one language, you may find your path forward somewhat limited.

As a cyber security expert, you also get to do code review for applications, you want to be familiar with what inputs are being called, if there are any sort of malicious injection within every line of code and 'the only way to find what you're looking for is to know what to look for' - Ayodejioak.

I can bet you need at least some beginner or intermediate level of programming in the following languages in your Cyber Security Career:
Python, JavaScript, HTML, C, C++, Assembly, PHP

It's also cool to mention how getting the syntax of any programming language is the fastest approach towards learning them.
If you're scared of starting, start with HTML. If you have Basic HTML/CSS experience, I recommend Python. Python is arguably the most useful as well as easy to learn PL in the history of coding. As a matter of fact I learnt basic python in 5 hours watching this youtube video - https:///2vPbMns . It could have been 4 hours but I love to play while working.

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Ayodejioak:


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LOL.. Can u send the link to my mail?

[email protected]

If I crack the CISSP, how do I earn while residing in Nigeria?

@Ayodejioak

are you up for ing up with a group of Nigerian cybersecurity professionals to share your insight and wealth of experience

lynkyinka:
@Ayodejioak

are you up for ing up with a group of Nigerian cybersecurity professionals to share your insight and wealth of experience

Sure, add me up!

Hi Ayo. Nice post and thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.
My ambition is to get a remote job as a Ruby/ Rails programmer. I am already fairly competent in the tech stack. What are the points you would advise me on in order to achieve this goal ?

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Ayodejioak:
It's just another day here, working within the Blue team of one of America's largest IT firm, downing my Cheetos and my Maltina ($6 per bottle).

I stopped biting, ask me anything!!

Cc: lalasticlala, 1forall, CrazyMan

1) Do you think a siem solution is dead?
With Edr fast springing up at a relatively cheaper cost and whats your view on siem globally and for low income nation like ours naija, that can't afford to fork out thousands of cash for it.

2) I understand you are an ethical hacker. How do you keep up with learning new offense moves? You will agree security is a cat and mouse game. Do you think The red team have the upper hand against the blue team in this security labour market?

3) Which of the Oem firewall will u say you have worked with and has given you the best experience so far

chukzyfcbb:


1) Do you think a siem solution is dead?
With Edr fast springing up at a relatively cheaper cost and whats your view on siem globally and for low income nation like ours naija, that can't afford to fork out thousands of cash for it.

2) I understand you are an ethical hacker. How do you keep up with learning new offense moves? You will agree security is a cat and mouse game. Do you think The red team have the upper hand against the blue team in this security labour market?

3) Which of the Oem firewall will u say you have worked with and has given you the best experience so far

I have to acknowledge the fact that you do know your stuff. Initially, I was going to make sure this is not some copy-paste from school assignment... In the mean time, let's get this started!

Before we talk about the solution, lets anaylze these five key elements that define any SIEM software
Cost - Managing and delpoying is super expensive. An average SOC analysts earns $110K PA while an average enterprise spends over $1M for maintenance, MSSPs, and customizations annually.
Skillset - Analyst dedicated to pure alert triage (tier1 -2) are considered the least relevant in critical security events
Complexity - SIEM s constantly suffer from alert fatigue, which is a source of error and less motivation within envirnment
Noise - Having to respond to thousands of baseless false positives triggered from Splunk logs especially in the event of a critical alert.
Real porblem - Most SMBs are ignorant of the importance of realtime threat detection & have tendencies to believe that a combo of a firewall, tech and a nice AV solution is all they need

Generally speaking, cybersecurity is so interwoven that typical blue team still get their hands dirty with many Red team s/w (metasploitable,burp, Nmap, Nessus...) and vice versa for red teamers too. As a matter of fact you need to understand defense in-depth methodology before getting offensive. The good side for enthusiasts as well as script kiddies is how most of these tools are either open source or freeware.

I've had both hands-on as well as deploying, and istering a plethora of some of the best OEM firewalls in the industry today, some of them obviously suck!
The migration towards AWS and cloud technology is also drastically changing legacy communication and connectivity. That said, Notable OEM amongst those I'll always recommend remains: Barracuda Nextgen FW, Panorama (Paloalto Networks),Juniper,Fortinet FortiGate series,Sophos, SonicWall and definitely Cisco ASA model FWs.

Bonus: If you made your way into this thread you'll definitely find https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ interesting. It's a realtime simulation of cyber attacks across the world. It's so sad how the African continent is vulnerable to most attack, making Nigeria # 79 Most-attacked country out of 195 countries in the world. If you're familiar with what Shodan can do, you'll then realize the Kaspersky cybermap and Shodan are brothers birth from different mothers!
Again, these information is entirely for educative purpose only. Any other question of the day? Oya hit me!!

Ayodejioak:



I have to acknowledge the fact that you do know your stuff. Initially, I was going to make sure this is not some copy-paste from school assignment... In the mean time, let's get this started!

Before we talk about the solution, lets anaylze these five key elements that define any SIEM software
Cost - Managing and delpoying is super expensive. An average SOC analysts earns $110K PA while an average enterprise spends over $1M for maintenance, MSSPs, and customizations annually.
Skillset - Analyst dedicated to pure alert triage (tier1 -2) are considered the least relevant in critical security events
Complexity - SIEM s constantly suffer from alert fatigue, which is a source of error and less motivation within envirnment
Noise - Having to respond to thousands of baseless false positives triggered from Splunk logs especially in the event of a critical alert.
Real porblem - Most SMBs are ignorant of the importance of realtime threat detection & have tendencies to believe that a combo of a firewall, tech and a nice AV solution is all they need

Generally speaking, cybersecurity is so interwoven that typical blue team still get their hands dirty with many Red team s/w (metasploitable,burp, Nmap, Nessus...) and vice versa for red teamers too. As a matter of fact you need to understand defense in-depth methodology before getting offensive. The good side for enthusiasts as well as script kiddies is how most of these tools are either open source or freeware.

I've had both hands-on as well as deploying, and istering a plethora of some of the best OEM firewalls in the industry today, some of them obviously suck!
The migration towards AWS and cloud technology is also drastically changing legacy communication and connectivity. That said, Notable OEM amongst those I'll always recommend remains: Barracuda Nextgen FW, Panorama (Paloalto Networks),Juniper,Fortinet FortiGate series,Sophos, SonicWall and definitely Cisco ASA model FWs.

Bonus: If you made your way into this thread you'll definitely find https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/ interesting. It's a realtime simulation of cyber attacks across the world. It's so sad how the African continent is vulnerable to most attack, making Nigeria # 79 Most-attacked country out of 195 countries in the world. If you're familiar with what Shodan can do, you'll then realize the Kaspersky cybermap and Shodan are brothers birth from different mothers!
Again, these information is entirely for educative purpose only. Any other question of the day? Oya hit me!!

lool, nice one bro
Security investment here is often an afterthought for most organization in the budget list. I know of shodan and I will look up the kapersky cybermap. I don't really want to go offensive, I prefer the defensive side of things ccoming from a Networking background but with the way the labour market is looking.

Its either Full offensive or Devops to stay really at the top of the cyber security game.

Good thing you mentioned some of the firewalls I am familiar with

Its all good, if I have any more things to ask. I will hit this thread up

Jesus fed a multitude using five loaves of bread and two fishes.
I can do the same but na crumbs and morsels I go divide the food into.
The full baskets of food remaining are obvious hogwash unless those descriptions stand for something other than physical food.

...yes?

Ayodejioak:
It's just another day here, working within the Blue team of one of America's largest IT firm, downing my Cheetos and my Maltina ($6 per bottle).

I stopped biting, ask me anything!!

Cc: lalasticlala, 1forall, CrazyMan

God bless you Ayodeji for this post ��
I have basic knowledge in python and also in ccna switching and routing but never get certified, My question is " can I go my for ccsk exam?" As I'm really intending to alongside my masters

Hello Ayodejioak, I've been trying to reach you for sometime. Don't know if you received any of my mails. I have someone who recently relocated to the states. He has a degree in computer engineering (from Nigeria) I wanted to ask you few questions as regards the steps to take in getting a job related to what he studied. You can reach me through [email protected]. Your response will be highly appreciated please.

Christieuju11:
Hello Ayodejioak, I've been trying to reach you for sometime. Don't know if you received any of my mails. I have someone who recently relocated to the states. He has a degree in computer engineering (from Nigeria) I wanted to ask you few questions as regards the steps to take in getting a job related to what he studied. You can reach me through [email protected]. Your response will be highly appreciated please.

Sure thing. I'll definitely write back.

wow my dream course...but don't know where to start from lol

Veniscy:
wow my dream course...but don't know where to start from lol

Start from security+

I am changing career.

Cyber security is what I have decided to go into fully.


I just started with python.

Hope I am on track

@op....kindly explain the learning path from this stand point of mine.

Thanks in all.

Pesb:
I am changing career.

Cyber security is what I have decided to go into fully.


I just started with python.

Hope I am on track

@op....kindly explain the learning path from this stand point of mine.

Thanks in all.

You are not on track! Start from security+ or CISM. I really don't know why people think that by learning python, they are on track or you start from there for a career path in cybersecurity.

Python will only help you with hacking. Cybersecurity is more than hacking.

There are lots of ethics you need to know in cybersecurity.

I will advise you to start from SECURITY+ or CISM. Take it a step at a time. Don't rush it!

akj26:


You are not on track! Start from security+ or CISM. I really don't know why people think that by learning python, they are on track or you start from there for a career path in cybersecurity.

Python will only help you with hacking. Cybersecurity is more than hacking.

There are lots of ethics you need to know in cybersecurity.

I will advise you to start from SECURITY+ or CISM. Take it a step at a time. Don't rush it!

Which will you recommend between Security+ and CCNA security?

Ayodejioak:


Sure thing. I'll definitely write back.

Good day boss. Do you think ccna, ccnp and ccie certifications are worth it for someone going into cyber security as a career? It definitely includes ccie Security tho.

akj26:


You are not on track! Start from security+ or CISM. I really don't know why people think that by learning python, they are on track or you start from there for a career path in cybersecurity.

Python will only help you with hacking. Cybersecurity is more than hacking.

There are lots of ethics you need to know in cybersecurity.

I will advise you to start from SECURITY+ or CISM. Take it a step at a time. Don't rush it!

Thanks for your response.....

What's the learning path like?

Security+ ...
What comes after? Till one becomes an expert?

Lionhearted:


Which will you recommend between Security+ and CCNA security?

CCNA SECURITY

Pesb:


Thanks for your response.....

What's the learning path like?

Security+ ...
What comes after? Till one becomes an expert?

Security+, CEHV10, CISM, CISSP

Are you interested in career change?
Are you looking to start a new career?
Are you a fresh graduate looking for where to start?

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