Want to pick up some #programming in your cybersecurity/tech journey? We’re here for you. We offer several programming courses, which we've highlighted below. 🫶 And yes, some of these courses are 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲! ⬇️ Find them all in the TCM Security Academy: hubs.la/Q04yhFKg0 1.) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟬 - Start with this FREE course that will guide you through the basics of Python! This is one language that can be a game-changer to know as a pentester. 2.) 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟭 – This is a GREAT way to master low-level programming and get familiar with how to write and read the human readable version of the 1s and 0s that defines computer communication. 3.) 𝗖# – In this course, you will learn C# and the .NET framework, covering everything from basic structure to creating console applications. 4.) 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟭 – Get to know advanced hacking techniques utilizing Python and discover how it can double as a Windows hacking tool. 5.) 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁 – Explore Rust with our beginner-friendly introduction to this powerful general-purpose language. 6.) 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 – Finally, take this course and discover how AI-based programming assistants can help you write cleaner and more efficient code. Explore the TCMS Academy today and enhance your programming knowledge. What languages do you want to us to add? Tell us ⬇️

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Spend today learning the #programming language Rust over on our YouTube channel! Watch the free course snippet here: hubs.la/Q04yhvqw0 You can also take the course in the TCM Security Academy (we offer several other programming courses as well!) hubs.la/Q04yhvpk0

Happy Sunday! We've got some good news to start the week - we are #hiring penetration testers! We're looking for folks who are mid-level as well as senior folks. These are remote, contract roles, and there is the potential to go full time eventually. If you're a self-starter who is passionate about #cybersecurity, we want to talk with you. 🫵 Apply here: hubs.la/Q04yhvdx0

Have you taken our #cybersecurity archetype quiz yet? If you haven't yet, check it out! It may give you some ideas on where to target your learning journey if you're just starting out. hubs.la/Q04yh9BJ0 And if you know someone who could *𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆* benefit from the #training featured in these learning paths, nominate them to win one! You can't nominate yourself, but maybe you can ask as a friend to nominate you. Submit your nominations here 👉hubs.la/Q04yh9C90

A #cybersecurity tool you should know ⚡ Can you spot command-and-control traffic hiding in normal network activity? RITA (which stands for 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀) helps you dig into Zeek logs and identify suspicious communication patterns, including potential C2 beaconing. If you work in a #SOC, blue team environment, or just want to get better at network traffic analysis, this is one worth knowing: hubs.la/Q04ymL2v0 Have you used RITA before? Share your thoughts in the comments! Want to become a better blue teamer? Sign up for the TCM Security Academy - we have several blue teaming courses starting with the beginner-level SOC 101. hubs.la/Q04ymLbQ0

It's that time again. #FatBearWeek

Doing cool 💻 stuff? Walk us through the exploit. Tear apart the malware. Demo the tool. Explain the technique. Reveal the research. CFP is open until October 16th; let's hear it! cactuscon.com/cfp

Which cybersecurity archetype are you? 👀 Are you 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹, always scanning the lookout for potential threats? Maybe you're 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, focused on finding a way in, getting what you need, and getting out. Or are you 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, the type who wants to pull things apart just to understand how they work? Find out which one fits you best: hubs.la/Q04y9-K40 Each archetype connects to a TCM Security Learning Path: a structured roadmap of courses and certifications designed to help you build the skills for a specific area of #cybersecurity. Take the quiz, then let us know what you get. ❤️‍🔥

Follow along on this phishing investigation! Watch as Andrew Prince breaks down the identified phishing techniques and tactics, and shares why "old but gold" remains a go-to strategy for scammers everywhere to this day. 😅 Discover how attackers use techniques like user agent blocking to cover their tracks in #phishing campaigns, and more. Want to start doing similar investigations yourself? Check out the blue teaming courses we offer in the TCM Security Academy. Memberships start at $29.99 for 1 month: tcm.rocks/acad-x

⏰ Only 7 days left of "Back to School With SkillBit"! 📚🎒 Our back to school promo for SkillBit Labs Pro ends midnight, September 30th, 2026. Students can still get SkillBit Labs Pro for just $2.99/month (rate lasts through May 2027). Instructions: hubs.li/Q04y9rzR0

This networking pentesting guide isn’t intended to be exhaustive, but it covers many of the core areas every pentester should understand, including:   ⚡ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧 & 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 ⚡ 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ⚡ 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧   Inside, you’ll find familiar tools like #Nmap and #Metasploit, along with others that can help expand your toolkit.   Whether you’re brand new to #pentesting or sharpening your existing skills, having a reference like this can save time and help guide your learning path.   If you’re exploring certifications that align with these skills, we offer the PJPT (Practical Junior Penetration Tester) for beginners and the PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester) for intermediate learners.   Check them out here: hubs.la/Q04y4c8r0

Any web app pentester has a few Burp Suite extensions they swear by. And if you're just starting out, you might want to take note. Here are a few tools one of our web pentesters recommends: 💥𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗿 💥𝗝𝗦 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 💥𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗿 💥𝗣𝘄𝗻𝗙𝗼𝘅 (𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝙜!)!) What would you recommend? Add your picks in the comments below! Want to keep building your web app pentesting skills? We offer several web app #pentesting courses as well as three certifications through the TCM Security Academy. The PWPA (Practical Web Pentest Associate) is our beginner-oriented certification and a great place to start: hubs.la/Q04xV4xj0

This week's brand new challenge is dropping tonight at 6:00pm ET! 🔎 Name: Round Based Riddle 🔒 Category: Reverse Engineering ⭐ Points: 200 Quick reminder that solving this challenge will earn you 200 points that go towards the 'Live Rankings' scoreboard within SkillBit Labs!