I've been diving into various topics related to cybersecurity, from game cracking to assembly language. I'm curious about whether learning assembly and accumulating relevant experience will help me secure a good job as a penetration tester or in cybersecurity in general. I've heard these roles often pay well, and I'm passionate about this field. Currently, I'm in college studying software engineering, and I'd love to know what skills and areas I should focus on for my portfolio. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Learning assembly can definitely add a unique touch to your skill set, but the reality is that jobs focusing solely on assembly are pretty niche. You might encounter some roles asking for assembly knowledge, particularly in malware analysis, but you need to have a well-rounded skill set overall. Make sure your GitHub showcases your projects effectively, with good documentation like README files. And don’t forget to get familiar with Git commands, as those will be essential as you work on collaborative projects!
Thanks! I appreciate the guidance. My teachers have also mentioned GitHub, but I wasn’t sure what to include in my portfolio since many grads are familiar with web dev.