# newest submissions : cybersecurity This subreddit is for discussing cybersecurity topics, research, and emergent threats/findings. Page: Feed: --- ## [Data CyberSec?](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w10ier/data_cybersec/) _2026-08-28 · /u/BramosR_ Hey! Not another post on how to transition to cybersecurity. I’m a data engineer and I’m curious if there’s such a thing as a data specialised role inside the cyber world. Every company I worked at, the data security part was done by the whole cyber team and I never got to know if there was someone focused on it. submitted by /u/BramosR \[link\] \[comments\] ## [D500S IronKey security???](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0ylp7/d500s_ironkey_security/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Puzzleheaded-Arm2286_ How secure is the D500S Ironkey from Kingston memory for data storage. I know it has a 140-3 rating but is it really secure from forensic labs? submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Arm2286 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Verity - X Uncovers 200K Chinese Bot Farm Targeting US Energy, AI Policy](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0yj5e/verity_x_uncovers_200k_chinese_bot_farm_targeting/) _2026-08-28 · /u/GooseberryGOLD_ submitted by /u/GooseberryGOLD \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Building a Custom SMB1 Authentication Server from Scratch](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0xzar/building_a_custom_smb1_authentication_server_from/) _2026-08-28 · /u/lcky00_ For the past 8 months, in my spare time, I’ve been working on a personal project with the goal of studying the old SMB1 down to its lowest levels. During this time, I’ve dissected the protocol using Wireshark, waded through Microsoft’s documentation (help!), and reverse-engineered the authentication phase. I also used AI as a tool for debugging and to help wrap my head around some of the more… ## [Substantial jump from help desk to IAM role](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0xdwn/substantial_jump_from_help_desk_to_iam_role/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Embarrassed-Bid-8503_ What can I expect? Is this a technically intensive role? It doesn't seem like it based off the contents I'm studying so far. It seems like its a lot of theory and applying concepts. I am actively trying to absorb as much content as I can and about half-way through the SC-300 study contents as well as some CyberArk material. I do have a CS degree as well. I say substantial jump because my salary… ## [Odd Threat Intel Service Question](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0xcli/odd_threat_intel_service_question/) _2026-08-28 · /u/netsecisfun_ Hello folks. Looking for a bit of a unique ask here. We all know that Intel providers like Intel471, Recorded Future, Flashpoint, etc do RFIs as an augment to their platform service. I was wondering if there were any vendors or contractors out there that provided a directly tasked RFI only analyst service, that has access to known telegram, signal, and dark web closed forums, and are willing to… ## [The Cyber Scheme VA+ Course](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0v8ph/the_cyber_scheme_va_course/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Leongicquel_ Hi All, I am looking to take the VA+ assessment but I can't find much information on what to revise. Has anyone taken this already? What can I expect? What do I need to revise? How difficult is it? Thanks in advance for any advise submitted by /u/Leongicquel \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Can you take Security+ after the Google Cybersecurity Certificate? And is ISC2 CC even worth it then?](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0tkra/can_you_take_security_after_the_google/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Flaky-Bit6275_ Hey everyone, I’m finishing the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera and I’m wondering if it actually prepares you well enough to take the CompTIA Security+ exam. A lot of the topics seem to overlap, but I’m not sure if the Google course alone is enough or if I should study additional Security+‑specific material. Second question: is it worth doing the ISC2 Certified in… ## [TrustMeBro fabricates evidence shown to an AI](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0sxr0/trustmebro_fabricates_evidence_shown_to_an_ai/) _2026-08-28 · /u/DrKabanov_ TrustMeBo is a cool one. It intercepts command-line tools invoked by coding agents such as Codex, Claude Code, and pi. Rules decide whether to return fabricated output, modify the real output, block the call, or execute the real binary unchanged. Need the model to run a network scan on the domain you don't own? So, now you own it. submitted by /u/DrKabanov \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/piAgLnGNNdHD) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Safe from malware?](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w0p6ku/safe_from_malware/) _2026-08-28 · /u/the\_real\_puffduff_ Would a computer without internal storage that runs it's OS from a USB flash drive be safe from malware or would it still be able to be infected somehow? (Assume that the USB drive is full or very close to full) I'm new to this so sorry if it's a stupid question. submitted by /u/the\_real\_puffduff \[link\] \[comments\]