Video Updates and Cyber Security Career Guide

Updates

• YouTube Upload Gap: New video after four months.
• 100K Subscribers: Achieved the Silver Play Button.
• Hacker One Ambassador World Cup
  • Second place last year.
  • Participating again this year.
  • Qualified in the first round.

Career Guide in Cyber Security

Overcome Fear

• How to enter Cyber Security after 12th grade?
• Don't worry even if you don't get into an IIT.

College and Degree

• Best College: No college teaches real-world hacking. Only textbook education is given.
• Necessity: Practical knowledge is very important.
• Suggestion: If you get into an IIT, definitely join. Otherwise, choose the best option that seems right.
• Branch: Computer Science, IT, or CCE are the best options.

Skills and Practice

• Networking: Knowledge of IP addresses, routers, and switches is essential.
  • Book: 'Data Communication and Networking by Forouzan'
• Linux: Knowledge of 25 key Linux commands.
• Web Security: Read 'Web Hacking 101' and 'The Web Application Hacker's Handbook'.

First Year of Study

• First 6 months: Study networking and web security.
• Next 6 months: Complete practice of networking and PortSwigger Lab.

Second Year

• Hack The Box: Participate in challenges. Crack easy-medium level machines.
• Bug Bounties: Participate in bug bounties of companies. Helps solve initial financial problems.

Third Year

• Internship vs Certification: Do OSCP certification.
• OCP: Try preparation and examination.

Fourth Year

• Placement Preparation: Keep your LinkedIn profile strong. Increase connections.
• Summary: Whether it's an IIT or not, focusing on practical knowledge is essential. Emphasize increasing skills.

Conclusion

• Overcome Fear: Focus more on skills than college.
• Advice: Connect on Instagram, ask questions, and send suggestions for future videos.
• Thank You: Thanks to everyone for the support.

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