Last Updated on Monday, 27 October 2008 15:56 Written by Administrator Monday, 27 October 2008 15:56

At least month's DojoSec meeting, I talked a deal with some friends over a growing issue within our field. There are very few avenues for the beginners to follow. For someone who is wanting to get into the forensics and network intrusion world, there is no established career path. Many get into the world simply by talking to the right person at the right time. If you have good contacts and a good resume, this isn't much of a problem. But, how about those just starting out? You will never see an entry-level position in this capacity (and rightfully so). So where do these guys turn to for help? I have a friend that is currently attending classes to get into network intrusions work. He knows his weaknesses and is learning all that he can. But, how can people like him get that crucial break into the field? How can they even find interships to learn on-the-job skills? Johnny Long has made a great effort for this issue with Hackers for Charity. This is a organization that gets techies to volunteer their time and efforts into helping non-profit organizations, in exchange for referrals and recommendations. Knowing Johnny, though, the program (as well as he) is swamped so there's always a backlog. That's just a testament to how popular such an idea is in this current society.