Try Hack Me |Jr Penetration Tester | Intro to Offensive Security | By Mohit Damke
Jr Penetration Tester | Intro to Offensive Security | Walk through
What is Offensive Security?
Offensive Security : Finding and testing vulnerabilities to improve system resilience.
Defensive Security : Building safeguards to protect systems and data from cyber threats.
Q: Which of the following options better represents the process where you simulate a hacker's actions to find vulnerabilities in a system?
Offensive Security
Defensive Security
~ Offensive Security
Hacking your first machine
Your first hack
Step 1) Open a terminal
Step 2) Find hidden website pages
Step 3) Hack the bank
Q : Above your account balance, you should now see a message indicating the answer to this question. Can you find the answer you need?
~ BANK-HACKED
Careers in cyber security
Within the realm of cybersecurity careers, the field offers a diverse range of roles. While the comprehensive breakdown of these roles can be found in the cyber careers room, presented below are succinct descriptions of some key offensive security positions:
Penetration Tester: Tasked with meticulously assessing technology products to uncover security vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited.
Red Teamer: Assumes the role of an adversarial force, orchestrating attacks on organizations to assess their defenses and offering invaluable insights from an adversary's standpoint.
Security Engineer: Involved in the intricate task of conceptualizing, overseeing, and upholding security mechanisms, networks, and systems. This responsibility is essential for fortifying defenses against cyber threats.
