I just graduated from college and unfortunately missed the chance to take a cybersecurity course because the only semester it was offered, it was taught by a notoriously tough professor. The class wasn't available the following semester either. Now that I'm looking to dive into cybersecurity, what steps or resources would you recommend for learning this essential field?
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Before diving into cybersecurity, it's vital to get comfortable with building things first. Focus on learning programming and networking. Master these skills, and you'll have a foundation that helps you understand how systems are designed, making it easier to identify vulnerabilities later on.
Make sure to get a handle on the basics of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTPS) and familiarize yourself with operating systems, especially Linux. Once you're confident in building things, breaking them down will be much easier. I started learning programming through a platform called Avishkaar, and there are plenty of useful YouTube channels out there too. By the way, how experienced are you with programming? I could suggest some channels that fit your level!
Cybersecurity covers a lot of ground, including practices, math, encryption, and more. What specific areas are you interested in learning?
I'm mainly looking to understand what I need to know for working in the industry while ensuring the code I write is secure. I'd also like some general insight into the cybersecurity field.
I'd say I'm around an intermediate level in programming.