heimdall2 VS attack-stix-data

Take a look at https://github.com/mitre/heimdall2 and https://github.com/mitre/saf. Data from scans and other tools can be converted to the Heimdall2 format using SAF, and SAF can use Inspec profiles to harden (https://saf.mitre.org/#/harden) and validate (https://saf.mitre.org/#/validate).

It mentions it but doesn't dig into the minutiae. If you want to learn about it, visit https://attack.mitre.org/

Start here: https://attack.mitre.org

We do have a good idea about what sort of attacks are common. There is a whole framework for how ATP's operate and there are lists of which attack methods they currently prefer to use. https://attack.mitre.org/

At first, I had a difficult time understanding the problem. It had too many acronyms that I wasn't familiar with, so I decided to click on the hint: https://attack.mitre.org.

Some thoughts from someone who has been in the security biz for a while:

1. Security is more a mindset than anything else. Get used to finding the edge cases. Think "how can I break this..." or "how can I get around this restriction..." Many security folks I know started actually by exactly what you mentioned- figuring out how to bypass copy protection on games, how to bypass client-side checks in multi-player games, ... and so on.

2. Many pure security folks are very poor developers. You'll have a unique skillset here if you can apply it. Most security oriented folks use Python for quick scripts. If you already know python, great; otherwise, learn it and use that as a marketable skill.

3. I'm not sure about jumping head first into a consultancy. I'd recommend getting some experience in a security field first. It's hard to have credibility without some experience first.

4. Don't bother with security+. If you want creds, go and take your favorite cloud provider's security specialist exam. Cloud security is still relatively new, in high demand, and can get you immediate credibility with employers or clients.

5. I'm a big fan of real-world experience. Set up your own Linux server and try to attack it. Learn what some of the real world attacker techniques are. See some of the following:

Learn the Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK matrix (https://attack.mitre.org/).

There are a LOT of "Capture the Flag" (CTF) events and writeups out there. Search for ones in a subfield you find interesting. Security is a HUGE topic. You'll need to specialize. Do you want to reverse engineer code? Secure cloud applications? Help companies define their identity and access management strategy? There's a CTF for all of those and then some. Do some googling around.

I have a lot more tips, so if you're interested just reply to this comment with a way I can get in touch and I'll reach out.