What are some of the best entry-level jobs in cybersecurity?

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There are many different entry-level jobs in the field of cybersecurity, and the best ones will depend on your specific interests, skills, and experience. Some of the most common entry-level jobs in the field include:

1. Security analyst: Security analysts are responsible for monitoring and analyzing an organization's network for security threats, and implementing measures to prevent and mitigate those threats.

2. Cybersecurity specialist: Cybersecurity specialists are responsible for implementing and maintaining the security of an organization's computer systems and networks.

3. Information security officer: Information security officers are responsible for developing and implementing an organization's security policies and procedures, and ensuring that they are followed.

4. Network security engineer: Network security engineers are responsible for designing and implementing secure network architectures, and for maintaining and troubleshooting network security systems.

5. Security consultant: Security consultants are experts in cybersecurity who are hired by organizations to provide guidance and advice on security-related matters.

In general, entry-level jobs in cybersecurity often involve a combination of technical skills, such as knowledge of computer systems and networks, and softer skills, such as problem-solving and communication. To be successful in these jobs, you should have a strong foundation in computer technology and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.

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The Return of PunkSpider

PunkSpider is a tool that automatically crawls the internet searching for vulnerable websites. It then lists those websites and their vulnerabilities in a public database with the intention of creating a more secure online world. It was originally launched by developer Alejandro Caceres and his company Hyperion Gray, but was eventually shut down. It is slated to return at Defcon in August of 2021. But what does this really mean for vulnerable websites?

When asked about his intentions with this tool, the developer said “wouldn’t it be cool if I could scan the entire web for vulnerabilities? And to make it even more fun, wouldn’t it be cool if I released all those vulnerabilities for free? I knew it was going to have some kind of implications. And after I started thinking about it, I really thought they might be good” (Caceres, WIRED article).

The other side of the argument comes down to timing. Regardless of the good intentions, “bad actors can exploit the vulnerabilities faster than administrators can plug them, leading to more breaches” (Karen Gullo, email to WIRED).

This raises the question: should a tool like PunkSpider exist? Should those vulnerabilities be made public? Will this lead to more ransomware attacks? Caceres responded to these concerns by saying “you know your customers can see [the vulnerabilities], your investors can see it, so you’re going to fix that s*** fast.”

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