3 Projects to Get You Into Info Security

The vast field of InfoSec can be very intimidating for a newcomer wanting to get into the trade. Tune in this week as Noah Pack gives his top 3 recommended projects to get your foot into cybersecurity.

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October 13, 2023
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3 Projects to Get You Into Info Security
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What are good beginner projects for breaking into cybersecurity?

Three Raspberry Pi-based projects, PiHole, a honeypot, and a Pwnagotchi, give aspiring infosec professionals hands-on experience with networking, attack detection, and wireless security testing.

- PiHole is a network-level ad and tracker blocker that teaches DNS, DHCP, and routing fundamentals.
- A honeypot, built with OpenCanary and a Raspberry Pi, is a decoy system that logs real attack attempts against it.
- Pwnagotchi is an AI-powered tool that passively tests Wi-Fi network security by capturing handshakes.
- SecurityMetrics Threat Hunter Noah Pack recommends all three as accessible entry points into a security operations career.

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The vast field of InfoSec can be very intimidating for a newcomer wanting to get into the trade. Tune in this week as Noah Pack gives his top 3 recommended projects to get your foot into cybersecurity.

Hosted by Noah Pack (Threat Hunter/Security Operations Center Analyst, Security+, ITF+, Sophos Certified Engineer).

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