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Nov 20, 2022 9 tweets 6 min read
What's the best course or roadmap to get into Threat Hunting?

Start as a SOC analyst, but how?
And what non-obvious things to do?

A short thread ...
[🧵] Get technical knowledge foundation first 💻

Begin to develop practical skills with Blue labs like ⚒️
@RangeForce
@BlueteamL
@HaikuInc_

Practical skills are king in industry right now. 💪
Oct 15, 2022 7 tweets 5 min read
Are you overwhelmed by learning resources in #cybersecurity? 😲

Start with one of the best!

@Antisy_Training PAY WHAT YOU CAN courses 🤩

Taught LIVE literally by industry seasoned pros!

🔥Let's just dig in here for a hot minute and share a few
[🧵 ] [1] SOC Core Skills with @strandjs 🤩

Students get the core security skills all Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts need and what BHIS expects of analysts in their OWN SOC 🤗

antisyphontraining.com/soc-core-skill…
Oct 8, 2022 19 tweets 7 min read
Hey You!

Cybersecurity interview coming up?

1st off, AWESOME 🥳

2nd: Let’s shed self doubt, and AMP UP the confidence!💪

I’ve worked in industry for 18+ years and hired many entry level folks.😍

Let me answer 12 interview questions and tell you WHY we’re asking them💥

[🧵] [1] Can you explain risk, vulnerability and threat? 🤔

Classic keyword definitions that are commonplace in industry.

Get my full answer here: (jumps right to it) 💥
Oct 4, 2022 10 tweets 5 min read
I started in cyber when I was 25 y/o.

Since then, I've...

• Built a Cyber Program for a $750M company

• Worked in Antarctica

• Earned a PhD in Cyber Ops

• Actively teach Cyber at @Citadel1842

Here are 5 mistakes people breaking into industry are making
[🧵] Mistake #1 😱
Not Networking Within The Community.

Nobody is good at everything, and not all jobs are posted

Community provides support, go-to ppl for certain skills, and opportunity.

Here's a deeper explanation (timestamped) 🔥
Oct 3, 2022 10 tweets 4 min read
Responsible for IT and #cybersecurity at your work?

20 years has taught me good tools are HUGE

Check out these 5 SOC Analyst web-based tools that will LEVEL UP your SOC game and help you move faster on detecting ‘bad’

The first one I bet you haven't heard of... 👇

[🧵] [1] Echo Trail - echotrail.io

This one is new on the scene, but very interesting.

It has built a picture of what's normal or typical for a given operating system (OS) or a process running on that OS. Check if that odd service, dll, etc is 'normal'
Oct 3, 2022 11 tweets 5 min read
People seeking a #cybersecurity career immediately get overwhelmed with Step 1😲

I’ve been at it 18+ years
I have over 500 #cybersecuirty YT vids💥

Grab my 7 focused, curated Playlists below💪
Accelerate your progress 🚀

(They answer the FAQ I get all the time)

[🧵] [1] I have NO IT Background and Want to Get Into Cybersecurity
(21 Videos) 🎥

🌐 youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Is Cybersecurity for IT people only? NO! But how does one start without an IT background?

Here you go! 💥
Oct 1, 2022 6 tweets 4 min read
If you're looking for inclusive, supportive #cybersecurity communities for networking, knowledge share, and good times.... I got you covered.

Check out these Discord servers for verified good times!

(P.S. Networking is so important! )🤩 💥Blackhills Infosec discord.gg/BHIS

💥Recon Infosec discord.gg/aCArEkb7

💥Simply Cyber discord.gg/SimplyCyber

💥DC Cybersec discord.gg/v8ZVhEDv

💥Cyber Job Hunting discord.gg/tjVaFdgu
Sep 30, 2022 14 tweets 11 min read
Recon is the first step in the Cyber Kill Chain, but what tools to start with?

Let's Kickoff your OSINT toolbox with these 10 website OSINT tools that rock

Let's start with a banger that I just found out about ...
#cybersecurity #OSINT #pentesting [1] TINFOLEAK tinfoleak.com

This site allows you to Search for Twitter users leaks 😱

Basic info about a Twitter user (name, picture, location, followers, etc.)

Devices and OS and much more. Full, informative briefing on a twitter user
Sep 27, 2022 11 tweets 4 min read
You want to work in cybersecurity, but not sure which role? 💥

I've worked in industry for nearly 20 years and you can to💙

Here are 5 entry cybersecurity level roles that might be a good fit:

A thread [🧵] [1] SOC Analyst 🛡️
Blue team defender with hands on keyboard defending, responding, and hunting for threats and compromises. Lot of opportunity with MSSPs for this role.

I did a deeper dive on SOC Analyst here:
Sep 23, 2022 8 tweets 3 min read
Trying to get into #cybersecurity?

Here's the TOP 5 cybersecurity job hunting questions from an industry expert that has placed over a 1000 people into a cybersecurity job.

All answered with time stamps:

#iThinkThisIsHowYouUseThreads
[🧵] Image 0:47 How do I break into cybersecurity?