>knowledgable in all aspects of CS
>know how to find vulnerabilities in your code
>capable of developing exploits for vulnerabilities
>can write advanced malware and rootkits
>can penetrate your systems whenever they want
>able to hack your phones and computer cameras to spy on you whenever they want
Are Security Engineers/Security Researchers the Chads of the tech industry?
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Yeah, except we choose not to do any of that shit because it's illegal, and half of us have government security clearances that we'd really not like to lose.
Most cybersecurity people are using Microsoft Office to compile stupid reports and policies though
>have a security clearance
>frequent Sup Forums
you're not fooling anyone.
Just because we can doesn't mean we care enough to do so. Besides, a large portion of an engagement is literally spent in microsoft word reporting on what I found.
he's probably referring to his walmart security ID
>>knowledgable in all aspects of CS
doubtful. most have IT degrees, right? CS != using a computer
they probably do CS then get IT certs.
i don't think that's generally true. maybe some places have CS programs that let you choose a more tech-y track though. i'm in the position of trying to pivot to cybersecurity for my phd after finishing a BS in CS
>knowledgable in all aspects of CS
Security Engineers are more about writing security policies ,setting up firewalls, enabling encryption, checking your physical security etc, etc... They secure a large perimeter. Sorry kid.
My university's CS program is more computation based. If you do IT systems it's mostly business with some computation minors.
Also good luck with your PHD. sincerely.
Most people who call themselves security researchers are Pajeets who know how to run security scanners and then email you the results and expect payment.
kek.
A fair amount of them don't even require to know a programming language, let alone being
>knowledgable in all aspects of CS.
I use Linux from Scratch with custom kernel.
U can’t hack me.
What's your kernel?
>using your own OS
Who else /librarycomputer/ here?
this is so fucking trueeee. on sharing platform called himself frigging elite, username with frigging hax0r.
why are they so good at lying?
ubuntu
Chances are you have an insecure config.
>Security researchers
hackerone.com
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Not him but I'm private sector contracted with a DoD project and I browse Sup Forums like every other day. I do what I want in my free time.
I doubt the effort that goes into the reports is anything vs. the time spent on things you're actually reporting on
Seems like a field you're constantly learning
Thoughts?
full of shit
>People more important/successful than me do not browse the same website I do!!! REEEE!!!
Tired of this shit
Which part?
He can penetrate my system any time ;)
no, the true Chads are the underground hackers who come up with the techniques that security researchers only find out about years later.
>typing on 2 keyboards simultaneously with thick gloves
depends what type of "Security" they're doing.
if its just running ip tables and periodically updating your firewall so the kids can't watch porn at school IT is enough.
but the real security stuff is a fucking headache because you have to deal with shitty software, networks, databases, people being stupid and telling people their passwords so you have to set up multiple verification, have to know how to exploit things based on general "it does something like this" etc..
and that's not getting into the bullshit that is hardware vulnerabilities.
and you actually have to keep up to date on everything, because unlike with software engineering or whatever you can't just write something "that werks", you have to know the dumb shit people are doing.
can't leave fingerprints user. they'll track it back to him.
>I can end the world with my NEETbux
When I worked for a DoD contractor I browsed Sup Forums on my work machine. I knew the IT guys and they didn't give a shit.
Nope, it's pretty well known that the vuln research guys are far ahead of black hat skids, the government contractor money is just too good
Shit like ms17-010 was sold to the government from one of those contractors, and you better believe that isn't the only one
Not them but
>I can end the world with a bunch of 0 days
They systems that control the world are far more secure than your typical dumbass on a PC, it has problems but you don't just buy a 0 day to hack the governments of the world.
Plus once you start making any noticeable issue its going to be patched immediately into every security program in the world. Because hit reset on their computers and literally nothing changed except maybe a few days of you being annoying.
The entire anti-virus field is constantly watching for this shit, these specific bought exploits are for specific not general use.
>Hey I'm a company and I want to fuck that company over / find out what they're doing
>okay I'll use this exploit for them, and maybe that other company
not
>hey i want to use this on 20 million people to build a bot net
Literally anyone in the military has at least a confidential clearance, so it's not that hard to believe.
Any 18 year old that can enlist and pass a background check can get a Top Secret clearance.