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Title: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: monkeydust on January 02, 2012, 10:24:04 AM
Hello all. I have been lurking around this site off and on for a bit now and have learned a ton so I decided I should go ahead and join in on the conversation. I'm pretty new to the whole security thing but it has definitely taken a hold of me as the direction I want to take my career. This site has helped a ton with finding resources and training / certifications.

My background seems to be quite different than many of the people on this forum. I started digging ditches for a utility company and moved into electrical control systems. This naturally led into SCADA system operation and maintenance. After seeing how vulnerable SCADA systems are (though I really knew to what extent at the time) I started learning about cyber / network / system (whatever the proper term is) security. Now my interest has really turned to pentesting. And that's why I'm here.

Now I just need to make a pretty signature like everyone else and start playing with the other kids.


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: eth3real on January 02, 2012, 11:35:52 AM
Glad to have you here! ;D


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: xXxKrisxXx on January 02, 2012, 12:09:28 PM
Hi monkeydust !

Good to see you left the, 'guest' status and became a registered member! (:


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: hayabusa on January 02, 2012, 02:16:02 PM
Welcome aboard!


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: cd1zz on January 02, 2012, 07:53:20 PM
I also have a DCS and SCADA background. This is an area that is exploding in growth per NERC and the media. You've landed in a good spot. Good luck!


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: ajohnson on January 03, 2012, 11:00:23 AM
This is an area that is exploding in growth per NERC and the media. You've landed in a good spot. Good luck!

My thoughts exactly. If you can beef up your network and systems skills, that SCADA experience might be able to help you land a pretty cool, niche role somewhere.

Welcome to the forums!


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: monkeydust on January 03, 2012, 12:31:26 PM
My thoughts exactly. If you can beef up your network and systems skills, that SCADA experience might be able to help you land a pretty cool, niche role somewhere.

That's the goal. My biggest setback is my programming is extremely weak right now. Thanks for the welcome.


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: n3r on January 03, 2012, 12:54:53 PM
Welcome here !


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: MaXe on January 03, 2012, 05:02:42 PM
Welcome to the real world.. monkeydust  ;D


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: millwalll on January 08, 2012, 09:30:52 AM
Welcome hope you gain a lot from these forums and also give back :)


Title: Re: Not just a creeper anymore
Post by: gromic on January 11, 2012, 02:54:37 PM
I know I am a little late... but still WELCOME to the EH-Network!