Cybersecurity on a Shoestring: Building Skills and Experience on a Budget | Study GRC Talk
Cyber on a Shoestring: Building Wagyu Career Skills and Experience on a Ramen Budget /w Evan Kirstein ( / evan-kirstein )
Join Evan, an InfoSec Analyst and CISO at StudyGRC, as he shares cost-effective strategies to break into cybersecurity. Discover how to build a home lab, leverage free resources, and gain practical skills in OSINT, Red Team, Blue Team, and GRC—all on a tight budget. Ideal for aspiring cybersecurity professionals aiming to excel in a competitive job market.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the GRC Community
07:22 Introduction to Cybersecurity on a Budget
12:01 Understanding the Cybersecurity Landscape
18:45 Exploring OSINT Techniques
24:23 Building a Cost-Effective Home Lab
38:50 Red Teaming and Penetration Testing
44:50 Blue Team and Defensive Security
47:50 Cyber Threat Intelligence
51:30 Cloud Security Fundamentals
53:00 Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
01:02:37 Building a Strong Cybersecurity Portfolio
01:05:01 The Importance of Soft Skills in Cybersecurity
01:07:09 Resume Building and Job Readiness
01:10:46 Setting Goals and Engaging with the Community
01:11:23 Q&A and Community Interaction
01:31:33 Developing Effective Cybersecurity Training Programs
01:38:41 The Art of Troubleshooting and Offensive Pentesting
01:41:50 Learning Through Experience: Breaking and Fixing
01:42:52 Education Pathways: Certifications and Degrees
01:43:57 The Value of Networking and Community Engagement
01:45:52 Dungeons & Dragons: Skills for Management and Leadership
01:48:11 Leveraging D&D Experience in Professional Settings
01:51:27 Final Thoughts and Community Involvement
02:03:36 Navigating PCI Compliance Changes
02:12:16 Understanding TRA Frequencies and Vulnerability Management
02:18:15 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement
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