Do you have any advice for starting a Security Consulting Business? Anyone interested in starting one?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:06:30 -0400

I just got back from Las Vegas and it is natural for me to be "nosey" in new places (looking for RJ45 connectors in walls, open doors, cameras, etc etc). I won't name the specific casino, but noticed a few vulnerabilities that COULD impact business...For example, I asked an employee where the nearest exit was and they pointed me to a hallway that..... continues in comments

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 6:08 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:08:51 -0400

wasn't designated as an exit and passed what appeared to be a telecom room (servers have a distinct sound)... I enjoy doing this kind of work and would love to capitalize on it... Any advice for starting a business in Consulting, any youtubers or online personalities in this field you recommend and interested in starting a business.

Thank you

Response by MAJ Glenn Bergeron made Mar 29 at 2016 6:49 AM

MAJ Glenn Bergeron — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:49:39 -0400

http://www.va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneur/index.asp

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The Department of Veterans Affairs created the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), which is solely dedicated to assisting Veterans start and build their businesses. Learn more here.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Mar 29 at 2016 9:58 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:58:09 -0400

That is what SANS certs are centered around.

https://www.sans.org/

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