Re: [brlug-general] Security contract work

[Jarred White]

I hear you. Unfortunately your organization isn't unique in that regard. :\

As for Hailstorm, I actually don't have any experience with it, but
I've found that web app scanners are pretty commoditized and there's
not much setting them apart. I've used HP WebInspect, IBM AppScan,
Acunetix and a few others, and I have to say that Burpsuite
Professional (which is primarily a proxy) has the best scanner I've
seen. And at $300 for a license it beats the others by a longshot in
terms of bang-for-buck. Just my .02. :)

On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 2:34 PM, Shannon Roddy  wrote:
> I'm afraid this place couldn't withstand any serious (or even casual)
> pentesting.  LOL
>
> As an aside, what is your opinion of the Hailstorm web app scanner as a
> product?  I'm not a user of it... but must be subjected to it.
>
> On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Jarred White  wrote:
>>
>> Hi all! A quick note to all that I've got bandwidth for security
>> consulting work, primarily in the area of penetration testing. Right
>> now I'm seeking remote work - web application or external network
>> testing - but if you can find a way to get me onto a local network
>> (such as a jump box or SSH reverse tunnel), or if you're interested in
>> flying me out for a short duration, I can handle some onsite work. I'm
>> less interested in, but can do, onsite/remote social engineering, risk
>> analysis and vulnerability assessments.
>>
>> If you or anyone you know is interested, let me know and we can
>> discuss rates/availability privately.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jarred
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Re: [brlug-general] Security contract work

[Shannon Roddy]

I'm afraid this place couldn't withstand any serious (or even casual)
pentesting.  LOL

As an aside, what is your opinion of the Hailstorm web app scanner as a
product?  I'm not a user of it... but must be subjected to it.

On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Jarred White  wrote:

> Hi all! A quick note to all that I've got bandwidth for security
> consulting work, primarily in the area of penetration testing. Right
> now I'm seeking remote work - web application or external network
> testing - but if you can find a way to get me onto a local network
> (such as a jump box or SSH reverse tunnel), or if you're interested in
> flying me out for a short duration, I can handle some onsite work. I'm
> less interested in, but can do, onsite/remote social engineering, risk
> analysis and vulnerability assessments.
>
> If you or anyone you know is interested, let me know and we can
> discuss rates/availability privately.
>
> Thanks,
> Jarred
>
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[brlug-general] Security contract work

[Jarred White]

Hi all! A quick note to all that I've got bandwidth for security
consulting work, primarily in the area of penetration testing. Right
now I'm seeking remote work - web application or external network
testing - but if you can find a way to get me onto a local network
(such as a jump box or SSH reverse tunnel), or if you're interested in
flying me out for a short duration, I can handle some onsite work. I'm
less interested in, but can do, onsite/remote social engineering, risk
analysis and vulnerability assessments.

If you or anyone you know is interested, let me know and we can
discuss rates/availability privately.

Thanks,
Jarred

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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

[Brad Bendily]

My recommendation, find a state job. The pay is low, but the
experience building is high. Gain experience, then Profit (at a new
job)!

On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 9:08 AM, Adam J. Hogan  wrote:
> I've got an MA in speech/language pathology and 10 years of tinkering with
> Debian and Fedora boxes under my belt. Any way to volunteer somewhere on
> nights/weekends to get experience? As a school employee, I work 182 days/yr,
> have several weeks off during the school year, and have June and July off
> each year and I always feel like there's something I could be doing with
> time other than messing around with some bash scripts that would look good
> to a potential employer.
>
> On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 8:59 AM, Joe Fruchey  wrote:
>>
>> Honestly, I wouldn't even pursue a degree, assuming you already have a
>> bachelor-level degree in speech therapy (or something?). I would pursue
>> certifications. The easiest-to-employ combination is degree + certifications
>> + experience. Depending on the position, the degree may need to be "in
>> computer science or a related field," but many times, it only matters that
>> you have a bachelor's degree at all. Certifications are mostly pointless,
>> but in many cases, the hiring staff is not qualified to judge your
>> credentials, so the best they can do is list some common industry certs.
>> Experience, obviously, will come later.
>
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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

[Adam J. Hogan]

I've got an MA in speech/language pathology and 10 years of tinkering with
Debian and Fedora boxes under my belt. Any way to volunteer somewhere on
nights/weekends to get experience? As a school employee, I work 182
days/yr, have several weeks off during the school year, and have June and
July off each year and I always feel like there's something I could be
doing with time other than messing around with some bash scripts that would
look good to a potential employer.

On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 8:59 AM, Joe Fruchey  wrote:

> Honestly, I wouldn't even pursue a degree, assuming you already have a
> bachelor-level degree in speech therapy (or something?). I would pursue
> certifications. The easiest-to-employ combination is degree +
> certifications + experience. Depending on the position, the degree may need
> to be "in computer science or a related field," but many times, it only
> matters that you have a bachelor's degree at all. Certifications are mostly
> pointless, but in many cases, the hiring staff is not qualified to judge
> your credentials, so the best they can do is list some common industry
> certs. Experience, obviously, will come later.
>
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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

[Joe Fruchey]

Honestly, I wouldn't even pursue a degree, assuming you already have a
bachelor-level degree in speech therapy (or something?). I would pursue
certifications. The easiest-to-employ combination is degree +
certifications + experience. Depending on the position, the degree may need
to be "in computer science or a related field," but many times, it only
matters that you have a bachelor's degree at all. Certifications are mostly
pointless, but in many cases, the hiring staff is not qualified to judge
your credentials, so the best they can do is list some common industry
certs. Experience, obviously, will come later.

On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 5:35 AM, Edmund Cramp  wrote:

> I’d look at the UoP degree as better than no degree but realistically
> you’re looking to be able to demonstrate competence to a potential employer
> – the paper degree is an indication that you’ve probably done some work,
> but references and experience count for much more - and show that you can
> actually apply your knowledge.  UoP might be a little bleeding edge today
> when compared to the traditional bricks and mortar universities but the
> times are changing – working with UoP may be a bit of a gamble but the
> price is attractive and in the end it’s all about what you learn.
>
>
>
> Over the years I’ve hired some really dumb graduates (briefly) with shiny
> new degrees and no talent - and some talented, very bright people who
> hadn’t been to college but knew how to work and learn.  The piece of
> paper’s nice, but its ability that really counts.  Dustin makes a good
> point, start somewhere, anywhere in IT, and you’ll find and hear of other
> jobs and you’ll learn too.
>
>
>
> Edmund Cramp
>
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>
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>
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>
> Web: http://www.motion-labs.com/movie
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] *On Behalf Of *Dustin
> Puryear
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:21 PM
> *To:* general@brlug.net
> *Subject:* Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?
>
>
>
> Ultimately, you will need to start somewhere in an entry-level position.
> Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where people tend to start since
> they get exposed to so much. Is this what you mean by “until I’m decent
> enough for an IT job”?
>
>
>
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> *From:* General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net
> ] *On Behalf Of *Adam J. Hogan
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:02 PM
> *To:* general@brlug.net
> *Subject:* [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?
>
>
>
> I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields
> and have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job
> until I'm decent enough for an IT job. University of the People offers a
> bachelor's degree and I wonder how valuable an employer may view it as
> compared to a traditional school which offers online-only degrees.
> Thoughts? Alternative suggestions?
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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

[Adam J. Hogan]

>
> Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where people tend to start since
>> they get exposed to so much. Is this what you mean by “until I’m decent
>> enough for an IT job”?
>
>
I suppose I really wonder what skills and training I'd need to be able to
get a job in IT that would pay the bills. I've got 10 years in the school
system and can't afford a huge pay cut. I suppose I thought a piece of
paper would at least make it easier, but I see what everyone's saying about
real skills being more valuable.


> Are you looking to start a career in systems administration or software
>> development?
>
>
I'm much more comfortable with system administration at the moment. I can
write some very basic bash scripts, have some limited experience with
databases and websites, and have no real programming skills.
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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

[Andrew Baudouin]

Are you looking to start a career in systems administration or software
development?

On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 2:01 PM, Adam J. Hogan  wrote:

> I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields
> and have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job
> until I'm decent enough for an IT job. University of the People offers a
> bachelor's degree and I wonder how valuable an employer may view it as
> compared to a traditional school which offers online-only degrees.
> Thoughts? Alternative suggestions?
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Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?

[Edmund Cramp]

I’d look at the UoP degree as better than no degree but realistically you’re 
looking to be able to demonstrate competence to a potential employer – the 
paper degree is an indication that you’ve probably done some work, but 
references and experience count for much more - and show that you can actually 
apply your knowledge.  UoP might be a little bleeding edge today when compared 
to the traditional bricks and mortar universities but the times are changing – 
working with UoP may be a bit of a gamble but the price is attractive and in 
the end it’s all about what you learn.
 
Over the years I’ve hired some really dumb graduates (briefly) with shiny new 
degrees and no talent - and some talented, very bright people who hadn’t been 
to college but knew how to work and learn.  The piece of paper’s nice, but its 
ability that really counts.  Dustin makes a good point, start somewhere, 
anywhere in IT, and you’ll find and hear of other jobs and you’ll learn too.
 
Edmund Cramp
-- 
Motion Lab Systems, Inc.
15045 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge, LA  70816 USA
Tel: +1 (225) 272-7364 | Fax: +1 (225) 272-7336
Web: http://www.motion-labs.com/movie
 
 
 
From: General [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] On Behalf Of Dustin Puryear
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:21 PM
To: general@brlug.net
Subject: Re: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?
 
Ultimately, you will need to start somewhere in an entry-level position. 
Generally an entry-level helpdesk role is where people tend to start since they 
get exposed to so much. Is this what you mean by “until I’m decent enough for 
an IT job”? 
 

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Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:02 PM
To: general@brlug.net
Subject: [brlug-general] Thoughts on UoPeople's CompSci Degree?
 
I'm a speech/language therapist thinking about finally switching fields and 
have been looking around for online programs so I can work my day job until I'm 
decent enough for an IT job. University of the People offers a bachelor's 
degree and I wonder how valuable an employer may view it as compared to a 
traditional school which offers online-only degrees. Thoughts? Alternative 
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