So /r/obots,
I am looking to further my studies,
just because I have the time and money to,
also cuz I am bored otherwise - already have 3 degrees
looking for the best fit degree to help me get into hacking-anti hacking, encryption
any tips?
>inb4 gtfo
>>24106928
main reason is because there are stuff I like to do with the internet and I would feel more comfortable if I knew, what the fags that target me, know.
What should I pursue, any help?
>>24106928
>install kali
>>24107137
>install kali
linux is definitely the platform anon, but I have enough time/IQ/money to also get relevant education, any tips on that front?
>>24107137
>>24107176
my reasoning is coldly calculative:
In order to hack anything, Tech or Organic, 3 steps are involved:
Step 1: fully understand how something works at a base level.
Step 2: understand the weaknesses of it.
Step 3: exploit those weaknesses
I am interested in mastering Step 1. Kali refers to step 3.
Tips???
>>24107234
If you want to get involved in infosec, work towards relevant certificates.
http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/information-security-certifications,2-205.html
The CEH is a decent cert that doesn't require work experience (5 day training course). The arguably, best cert in the field, CISSP requires 5 years of relevant work experience. So you would probably need to get some lower level network and security certs like Network+ and Sec+, then CCNA, then CEH, get a job in IT/security, learn on the job, and get a CISSP down the road.
For learning how programs work at a base level you need to learn how programs are analyzed, etc. High level code, machine code, bits, etc.
You will need to read books on computer architecture. A good intro course + book is nand2tetris.
You will also need to have a good understanding of lower level languages such as C and assembly. Pretty much every antivirus company uses IDApro which is a dissassembler and tool used in reverse engineering programs. But you could practice with Ollydbg which is free. This would be a very long learning process.
There's a difference between infosec hacking which mostly deals with using tools to hack over an internet connection, and reverse engineering programs. The latter would be a lot harder to master.
>>24106928
Anything related to IT security. Not sure if there's specific courses for that where you live, though. Development is also very important. A combination of the two is golden.
>>24107430
that's some solid tips anon, thanks
>For learning how programs work at a base level you need to learn how programs are analyzed, etc. High level code, machine code, bits, etc.
guess a computer science degree is a good first step then
>This would be a very long learning process.
I got time, +previous degrees relevant-ish so I got a good head start
>>24107528
Could I get Network+ and Sec+ without first having a degree in computer science?
>>24107626
>Could I get Network+ and Sec+ without first having a degree in computer science?
I don't know your country's awful schooling system, can't answer that question. In my country, you can major in networking and security just fine without any prior education except a high school degree.
>>24107626
you'll need to google around for various cert info.
also, lurk the forums on techexams.net
>>24107692
ok, got everything I needed, /cap and thanks
>>24107626
most tech certifications don't need a degree. Actually, they were designed as a way so that people could get into IT without any college education. The tech certifications usually test you on very applied topics which aren't usually covered in university courses.
>>24106928
>looking for the best fit degree to help me get into hacking-anti hacking, encryption
I guess this is dependant upon country but in the UK i would probably say Forensic Computing. Sat in on a few of their masterclasses etc. while doing my CS degree and it's probably the closest thing there is.
>>24107002
Then definitely Forensic Computing.
>>24106928
Why even try, kid?
