If I Were to Start in Cyber Security, I'd Do This

I have been in cybersecurity for over 10 years! If I were to go back and start over again, this is what I would do!

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WHO AM I?
If we haven't met before, hey 👋! I'm Ben, most people online know me online as NahamSec. I'm a hacker turned content creator. Through my videos on this channel, I share my experience as a top hacker and bug bounty hunter to help you become a better and more efficient hacker.

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[papafhill]

I'm 11 months into web app hacking (from zero) and I would have done it like this:
0) Don't worry about the money - It will happen, so don't quit your day job, do this because you are passionate about it.
1) Learn the Fundamentals - Networking, Linux, WebApps, Source Control, Code Review, basic/easy attack types (XSS, IDOR, Access Controls). Should take you a couple months to get a solid foundation.
2) Hack to Learn - Once you know fundamentals, 80% of your time should be hacking XSS, IDOR, Access Controls. Any questions that arise should be answered with the remaining 20% which is research which should be primarily from reputable books on the subject.
3) Tooling / Automation - Once you are finding some bugs (informative and dups count) you should start considering taking 10% from hacking time to automate your work flows. This has exponential returns.
From here it's just Hack (70%), Research (20%), Refine (10%), Repeat.

[flightlessninja]

I've been an IT Manager for 20 years now but want to make a move more in to the security side of things. It's tricky to see how to start the journey but this video has helped alot, thank you.

[worm_]

you are my mentor bro, continue like this

[tabishshams]

Hi Nahmasec, can you please list down most important topics of Computer network to get started in Bug bounty?

[bashirkabiruzarewa]

Thanks nahamsec🙏, im currently in college studying cybersecurity, this is really helpful for me💯👌, makes me feel kinda wanna adjust some things on my journey by watching this video😅, thanks for having you always there for us Ben🙏🙏

[MarkFoudy]

Make an origin story homie! Also are the other presentations from Nahamcon going to be released? I absolutely learned a ton, but I wish I had taken better notes. If not no worries. Thank you for this video, Ben.

[goodquestion]

I’ve learned html, css and javascript basics. I’ve also learned dart and flutter basics. Am learning how to use node.js atm and react. But I think I would rather just learn cybersecurity and how to pentest etc. Would it be usefull for me to continue on learning node.js and react?

[ihavelowiq]

i believe coding is should (not must). even though web uses different languages but mostly doesn't need coding because it speaks common protocol http.

[cyberFriggFX]

Great video! Thank you for this no frills, candid post. There is much value in what you shared. 🔥🔥🔥

[InclusiveCyber]

Definitely agree that networking is vital in our industry especially in the current job market. Thanks for the insights!

[tedelliot]

love your content ❤ Tks this will help me alot since i am in my 3rd year as a sec eng student

[aashishsubedi]

i recently found out you come from Iran. it would be nice to hear your background story

[smartech]

I try signing up but the birthday date the way you set it up isn’t letting me submit please fix asap

[anshcybersec]

when the "Graphql is the new php" video is going to

[narimanhedayat]

Will AI destroy bug bounty in the near future?

[kt.]

We get it, you’re a Hacker.
I didn’t even know you could say it so bold like that on #YT 😂

[lainull]

bro, it was just 2 seconds less :( Good video btw

[MDRIFATKHAN-zy]

you need to go slow as, including me some of are not from native english speaking country🥲

[bashirkabiruzarewa]

Thanks nahamsec🙏, im currently in college studying cybersecurity, this is really helpful for me💯👌, makes me feel kinda wanna adjust some things on my journey by watching this video😅, thanks for having you always there for us Ben🙏🙏