Walkthroughs Aren’t Cheating: How to Actually Learn Cybersecurity
Summary
Hosts John Hoyt and Steve Higoretta argue that using walkthroughs and mimicry is a valid learning strategy in cybersecurity, not cheating. They emphasize progressing from copying steps to understanding the "why" behind them, citing examples from martial arts and video games. The episode provides specific resources for practicing offensive security, DFIR, and GRC skills through guided tutorials.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The power of mimicry and walkthroughs
Learning through imitation: Examples from life and martial arts
Phase two: Asking 'why' and documenting your learning process
Video game walkthroughs as a learning analogy
Offensive Security: IPSEC and Hack The Box walkthroughs
SOC Analysis: Splunk Boss of the SOC resources
DFIR: Cyber Defenders and Nintendo Hunt Lab
GRC: GRC Playground and advanced ChatGPT prompts
Conclusion: Join the Cybersecurity Mentors community
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