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Vickyace:
Hello Everyone
I’m new into the Tech community.
I picked interest in Cybersecurity reason being that with the advancement in technology,Cybersecurity can never go out line. Also, due to the increase in Cybercrime, more Cybersecurity experts are needed.
So, I have taken some free courses and also earn certification from Simplilearn and Edureka. The courses includes;
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Introduction to Cybercrime
Penetration Testing also called Ethical Hacking
Cryptography
Steganography
Basic Computer Skills
Basic Networking Skills
Basic Ethical tools like Nmap,Metasploit etc.

Now, I need help on programming because I need to have idea on basic programming languages like C/C++,Python,Javascript and SQL.

Is there anyone that can put me through?
And also on the cybersecurity, I need someone to mentor me on it.

God bless you in advance.

Begin here
https://www.netsecfocus.com/oscp/review/2019/01/29/An_Adventure_to_Try_Harder_Tjnulls_OSCP_Journey.html


Guide to pen testing
https://www.netsecfocus.com/oscp/2021/05/06/The_Journey_to_Try_Harder-_TJnull-s_Preparation_Guide_for_PEN-200_PWK_OSCP_2.0.html

Check here as well
https://www.abatchy.com/2017/03/how-to-prepare-for-pwkoscp-noob

The 2nd most important resource that I used to help me prepare for the course: https://www.offensive-security.com/documentation/penetration-testing-with-kali.pdf



Course pen testing
https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-ethical-hacking-the-complete-course

Full details
https://www.reddit.com/r/oscp/comments/ra19vl/comment/hngsru4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=2


First checkout this Guide/Review

The Journey to Try Harder: TJnull’s Preparation Guide for PEN-200 PWK/OSCP 2.0

https://www.netsecfocus.com/oscp/2021/05/06/The_Journey_to_Try_Harder-_TJnull-s_Preparation_Guide_for_PEN-200_PWK_OSCP_2.0.html

Then

Here are some hacking courses that are cheap and you can do that will take you from zero to hero!

The courses are in order I'd do and then I included hacking labs and their prices!

TryHackMe is a much more friendly intro lab then could move to HTB.

Note: If you follow The Cyber Mentor and Tib3rius on Twitter they post discount codes for their courses all the time, some are just pinned on their Twitter profile.

The Cyber Mentor - Ethical Hacking - https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-ethical-hacking-the-complete-course (I know you have it but learning the Basics is Key in hacking)

Tib3rius - Windows Privilege Escalation for OSCP & Beyond! - https://www.udemy.com/course/windows-privilege-escalation/

The Cyber Mentor - Windows Privilege Escalation for Beginners - https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/windows-privilege-escalation-for-beginners

Tib3rius - Linux Privilege Escalation for OSCP & Beyond! - https://www.udemy.com/course/linux-privilege-escalation/

The Cyber Mentor - Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners - https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/linux-privilege-escalation

Then do some Hacking Labs - Here are some Options

TryHackMe (THM) - $10/M - https://tryhackme.com/

HackTheBox (HTB) - $20/M - https://www.hackthebox.eu/

VulnHub - $Free - https://www.vulnhub.com/

Virtual Hacking Labs (VHL) - $99/M - https://www.virtualhackinglabs.com/

Proving Grounds (PG) - $20/M - https://www.offensive-security.com/labs/individual/

List of Boxes to Hit

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dwSMIAPIam0PuRBkCiDI88pU3yzrqqHkDtBngUHNCw8/edit?usp=drivesdk

Not updated to reflect the new AD changes, still updating my template after this change, cyber mentors AD section in his course should give you the basics



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https://linuxjourney.com/

Slimdan360:
Hi everyone,

I’m struggling to set up a React development environment on my Windows 8 PC. I installed Node.js 12 because other versions aren’t compatible with my system, but I’m still encountering issues.

Neither Node.js 12 nor Bun seems to be working properly. Can anyone suggest alternative methods or tools for creating and managing React applications that might be more compatible with older systems?

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

john1101:
Use An Online IDE, Let me Explain further, YOu Need An '' IDE Integrated Developement Enviroment" to create Anything Concerning Software Most People like me Obviously Use An IDE in our local machine But Because you have stated here or elsewhere that your machine WIndows 8 i guess you are having compatibilty issues you have to Think Like a Programmer. you are not thinking Like One For one For a Problem like this and Many Other Problems you will likely Encounter in the future ask StackOverFLow AN AI any one i use Chat Gpt. Ask Google Read Documentations.

SO USe an ONline IDE The MOst Inportanting thing is Getting the Job done.

Slimdan360:
Thanks a lot for this, I really appreciate. Although I’ve previously tried using an online IDE and found it difficult to use, I Will try to adjust as that seem to be my only option.
I also plan to take my pc to a technician for an OS upgrade, but being that it’s old, I’m scared it’s going to crash. Do you think my fears are valid?

Learning to program can be a rewarding journey. Here are some effective approaches:

Start with the Basics:

Choose a language: Python, JavaScript, or Ruby are good starting points.

Online tutorials: Platforms like Codecademy, freeCodeCamp, and Khan Academy offer interactive courses.
Books: Classic books like "Learn Python the Hard Way" or "Eloquent JavaScript" can be helpful.
Practice Regularly:

Small projects: Build simple applications to solidify your understanding.
Online coding challenges: Websites like LeetCode, HackerRank, and Project Euler provide coding problems.
Contribute to open-source projects: Collaborate with experienced developers.

Join a Community:

Online forums: Stack Overflow, Reddit's r/learnprogramming, and Discord communities offer support and guidance.
Local meetups: Connect with other programmers in your area.
Learn from Others:

Code reviews: Have your code reviewed by more experienced developers.
Online courses: Platforms like Udemy and Coursera offer a wide range of programming courses.
Stay Curious and Persistent:

Explore new technologies: Keep up with industry trends.
Don't be afraid to fail: Learning programming often involves trial and error.
Remember: The best approach depends on your learning style and goals. Experiment with different methods to find what works best for you.

Source: https://laptopdeals.com.ng/what-are-some-of-the-best-ways-to-learn-programming/

ibnquasale:
i am a very confused person when it comes to choosing an "appropriate" programming language . i know the gurus here can help me. i read statistics and maths.
my desire is to be able to design front ends for my databases, design GUIs and desktop applications that can also serve as front ends or data analysis applications.

i know little of PHP, Python, CSS, Mysql (through video tutorials). one of my main challenge is i don't know what to do with them, especially after learning the basis..... i don't mind being an apprentice to an expert here

thanks in advance.

Edit: 2023
It’s really bn long i made this post (over 10 years). Today, a lot has changed and I work as a senior data engineer now , having worked as software developer, data analyst, ML engineer etc in the past. Thanks to all who helped on this thread.

Javanian:
Due to the numerous "i want to start programming, which language should i start with" threads on this board i decided to create a thread that will address this issue. I am not a wonderful writer and i won't say i know it all but i will try. I urge every one on this board to correct me where i err an also contribute in whatever way you can to make this thread worth it. I will try as much as possible not to be biased in this write up.

I am not going to go into detail in defining what programming is because i will assume before entering this thread you should already know what programming is. But in summary programming is the act of creating whatever you want with your brain and computer programming is the act of creating whatever you want with your brain and a computer. You can read more from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming

Programmers could also be called software programmers, software developers and other big-big names you can think of.

Feel free to ask your questions, i will try and answer the ones i can my Ogas in the house will help me with those i can't answer

Please every Programmer should try as much as possible to check on this thread once in a while to help answer some questions Newbies would like to ask.

pjosh1:
Am new to programming and planning on learning vb.net. Is it okay for a beginner to start with vb.net.
Please don't ignore

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