On Friday, September 12th, 2025 at 2:06 AM, Benjamin Smith
<[email protected]> wrote:
> This is a dream response, and it seems that you got this off you're just
> honest with them about where you are and what you're doing!
>
> I note that they don't ask about bind, but DNS and DHCP. So what I think:
>
> I would study hard on how DNS works and DHCP. I wouldn't bother with bind at
> all. Right about your understanding at the beginning, and what you learned
> and how.
>
> Understanding DNS and DHCP are both critical concepts if you want to be worth
> any salt at all as a cybersecurity expert, and they make it clear that they
> are looking for someone who learns, not someone who already knows.
>
> You got this! I wish you well.
>
> Ben S
I am 47 years old as of 12 Sep 2025. I hope I am not getting too old to learn!
I understand the ability to learn deteriorates with age / aging.
Regards,
Mr. Turritopsis Dohrnii Teo En Ming
Targeted Individuals Singapore
> On Sep 11, 2025 8:21 AM, Greg Choules via bind-users
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> And you want to do this by Monday? Well good luck.
>>
>> Here are some resources you might start with:
>>
>> https://bind9.readthedocs.io/en/stable/index.html
>> https://kb.isc.org/v1/en
>> https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/dns-and-bind/0596100574/
>>
>> The book is getting a bit old now, but makes handy reading anyway.
>>
>> Hope that helps.
>> Greg
>>
>> On Thu, 11 Sept 2025 at 15:53, Turritopsis Dohrnii Teo En Ming via
>> bind-users <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Subject: I need to learn more about BIND DNS server to pass my job
>>> interview next Monday
>>>
>>> Good day from Singapore,
>>>
>>> I need to learn more about BIND DNS server to pass my job interview next
>>> Monday.
>>>
>>> I have received an email from a cybersecurity company/employer in Singapore
>>> today.
>>>
>>> Below is a transcript of the email.
>>>
>>> [QUOTE]
>>>
>>> Email subject: Invitation For Interview
>>>
>>> Dear Turritopsis Dohrnii Teo En Ming,
>>>
>>> Thank you for participating in our online assessments. We are pleased to
>>> invite you to an Onsite Interview!
>>>
>>> We will be assessing your thought process in solving complex questions and
>>> your ability to learn technical concepts. You are strongly advised to
>>> familiarise yourself with the following technical concepts:
>>>
>>> Domain Name System (DNS); and
>>> Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
>>>
>>> For the above concepts, you must be able to explain and elaborate on the
>>> technicalities of how each of them work, as well as the security concerns
>>> for each of them.
>>>
>>> We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep technical
>>> understanding of the subjects. This session is your opportunity to showcase
>>> your knowledge of cybersecurity and share what excites you about our
>>> programme.
>>>
>>> Be authentic in your responses—focus on your own knowledge rather than
>>> memorizing answers from chatGPT or other AI tools. We value genuine
>>> insights and critical thinking over rehearsed replies.
>>>
>>> You can click here to book a time slot.
>>>
>>> Hope to see you soon!
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> The XXX Team
>>>
>>> [/QUOTE]
>>>
>>> Please suggest and recommend learning resources for BIND DNS server so that
>>> I can ace the job interview next Monday!
>>>
>>> I want to be an Associate Cybersecurity Specialist (Website) with the
>>> cybersecurity company/employer in Singapore!
>>>
>>> Thank you very much for your advice and assistance.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Mr. Turritopsis Dohrnii Teo En Ming
>>> Targeted Individuals Singapore
>>> GIMP = Government-Induced Medical Problems
>>> 11 September 2025 Thursday 10.52 PM Singapore Time
>>>
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