First Month as a Smart Contract Auditor

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • What is it like working as a smart contract auditor at an audit firm. What the job is actually like, what I do day to day, pros and cons vs an independent researcher and future goals.

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  • @PatrickAlphaC
    @PatrickAlphaC Год назад +25

    Awesome video Andy, keep it up

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +3

      Cheers Patrick! Thanks for your Solidity tutorials for on-boarding me :D

    • @PatrickAlphaC
      @PatrickAlphaC Год назад

      @@andyli 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @yahiakhaled4373
      @yahiakhaled4373 Год назад

      @@andyli Which one you mean? This (16 hrs) one ruclips.net/video/M576WGiDBdQ/видео.html - OR- This (32 hrs) one ruclips.net/video/gyMwXuJrbJQ/видео.html ?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      32hr

    • @yahiakhaled4373
      @yahiakhaled4373 Год назад

      @@andyli thanks

  • @CyberZyro
    @CyberZyro Год назад +45

    for anyone who are struggling growing into the field, invest much time in leaning the fundamentals and go through all the bootcamps and free classes out there Just dont lose hope! and never give up~. moreover thanks for awesome people like Andy, Patrick and everyone outthere helping the people in the community, waiting for my turn to give back to the community too i will not stop learning, again Thanks for the motivation and resources Andy

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +8

      Yep, the learning curve in the beginning is quite steep but it gets easier over time

    • @CyberZyro
      @CyberZyro Год назад +1

      @@andyli exactly!

  • @engstrikewebsite7236
    @engstrikewebsite7236 Год назад +12

    You're a great motivator, man!
    Wish you all the best!

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      Thanks, you too!

  • @code46ash
    @code46ash Год назад +9

    Andy your awesome and keep up the good work

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Will do!

  • @thinkingonyx847
    @thinkingonyx847 Год назад +5

    I laughed when you piled on those rekt leaderboard stats haha

  • @soaphornseuo8630
    @soaphornseuo8630 Год назад +8

    I am so proud of you

  • @vivahouse17
    @vivahouse17 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, Andy. Great content and thanks for your thoughts on web3 sec. What are the typical questions for someone applying for a junior smart contract auditor on a job interview? Would love to hear you opinion on that one❤

  • @raferguo2618
    @raferguo2618 7 месяцев назад

    what course do you learn before you became a auditor?

  • @arslanelahmer2729
    @arslanelahmer2729 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Andy, thanks for the great content!
    Just want to know how long it took for you to land a job in the industry.
    Wish you all the best!

  • @samratgupta8487
    @samratgupta8487 Год назад +3

    Web3 security is Goldmine for researchers

  • @kingpin3825
    @kingpin3825 Год назад +3

    Hopefully, someday I will secure a job geek as well

  • @mlntdtechbae
    @mlntdtechbae Год назад +3

    I'm finally learning to code smart contracts now. Good info to keep in mind as I get through the auditing part.

  • @noone-ld7pt
    @noone-ld7pt Год назад +3

    Hey so I am looking to break into cyber security in 2023, and was pretty convinced that the standard cert road was the way to go. I've passed the Sec+ but after seeing you latest videos I am a bit conflicted as t whether I should go after the OSCP or focus solely on Web3.
    OSCP seems like the safe and well tread path but like you've said getting in early on web3 sec could be a gamechanger, especially if it really blows up! I watched your conversation with Tyrese and Amaechi but I am still a bit confused, would you be able give me like 3 or 4 bullet points you would consider as the essential steps to getting a job at an auditor firm?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +3

      Yeah you're right, OSCP is still good to get into cyber security. It depends on where your interests lie. Nothing wrong with getting into cyber security first then deciding what to specialise in, because I would consider web3 a niche of cyber security.
      Check out the video I made on "Beginner Roadmap", it covers all the steps I took

    • @noone-ld7pt
      @noone-ld7pt Год назад

      @@andyli Oh thanks so much for responding! I will absolutely do that!

  • @MoCrits
    @MoCrits Год назад +1

    Iam Really happy for you, man.
    I recently got a job offer for a test automation engineer and another offer as devops. Should i take the first offer to be more prepared for a web3 security transition. Or QA is irrelevant to web3 security. Because if that is the case i will take the devops one it pays 1.5x the test automation offer

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      It is hard to say just from the job titles, since the actual job might be very different from the job description. QA is not irrelevant because we write a lot of tests and PoCs during audits.

  • @kchmielewski
    @kchmielewski Год назад +2

    Hey Andy, thanks a lot for the update! Did you have to set up a company to be paid like a contractor or something? I know this will vary from country to country, but how do remote workers handle taxes with their local government?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +2

      No need, the company is actually based in Australia

    • @kchmielewski
      @kchmielewski Год назад

      @@andyli Oh, that's nice. Thanks!

  • @nathanaelanderson6737
    @nathanaelanderson6737 5 месяцев назад

    Hey Andy, I am sydney based and just starting my journey into this field. Would love to connect professionally with you! Great video man and I love your channel, hoping to hear back from you!

  • @daniellk3
    @daniellk3 Год назад +1

    Hi Andy, great content! When you get paid from your company do you have to set up your own company and do all the taxes yourself? or do you do it through a platform like deel?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      I don't need to setup own company, we just get paid like a normal employee with taxes taken out before getting paid

  • @peter9910
    @peter9910 11 месяцев назад

    For Code4rena, would you typically submit PoCs with your medium and high severity findings?

  • @HT_Ray
    @HT_Ray 5 месяцев назад

    Andy I love your honest upfront style. Am I too late to get in with zero coding experience?

  • @ouailtayarth4012
    @ouailtayarth4012 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the great content!!

  • @manav2003
    @manav2003 Год назад +1

    Hey you are my motivation boy I joined code4rena hardly 1 month ago and my place is 900 all time and top 200 on 60 days
    After more learning like you want to join a audit company it's my goal
    BTW thank you Andy for this type of motivation

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      good stuff, keep it up

    • @niyom8866
      @niyom8866 Год назад

      hi bro., can you send me telegram reddit or linkedin id., wanted to know your approach

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      @@niyom8866 see the ABOUT section on my channel

  • @itsmattdunn
    @itsmattdunn Год назад +1

    Nice work, good to hear the switch is paying off!

  • @theybecameus
    @theybecameus Год назад +1

    is your job completely remote?

  • @theybecameus
    @theybecameus Год назад +1

    can u make a roadmap on how on with zero tech background can get into this step by step

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      yeah I made a road map video on the channel, have a look in the code4rena playlist

    • @theybecameus
      @theybecameus Год назад

      @@andyli this is the video u talking about right?
      ruclips.net/video/-469Gcye-ZE/видео.html&ab_channel=AndyLi

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      @@theybecameus yep

  • @sanvidpathak6214
    @sanvidpathak6214 Год назад

    Where can I learn smart contract auditing? And where can I find the bug reports?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      Code4rena.com for bug reports, secureum for a free resource to learn

  • @blisscrypto5878
    @blisscrypto5878 Год назад

    Wow! Any suggestions where to start?? I used to work as auditor in financial firm

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      Yeah learn from here: github.com/x676f64/secureum-mind_map
      I also made a beginner roadmap video last year

  • @jingli9232
    @jingli9232 Год назад

    will ai replace smart contract auditor in the coming years, the trend seems obvious

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      I see ai being able in aid in auditing, not replace

  • @anuraghere4997
    @anuraghere4997 Год назад

    Sir how to get started in this field. Any books or resources will be welcome

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      see the roadmap video

  • @tahamasood2584
    @tahamasood2584 Год назад

    Do we need to write some soliditiy code to exploit the vulnerability? OR to Submit the Vulnerability does we need to write some code to tell them how this could be malicious?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      Yes need to write code to show the vulnerability

  • @betterthanb4r
    @betterthanb4r Год назад

    Hello ANDY, is learning sc testing is worth it(learning javascript)?? you just mentioned about writing uint test scripts.

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      Mainly you need to learn Solidity

  • @medhasni6432
    @medhasni6432 Год назад

    Andy do you use any tools while auditing? Like these ones like hardhat, foundry, slither..

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      Yep, both slither and foundry

  • @detective5253
    @detective5253 Год назад

    New member here. Loved your content a lot. It's my honor to be a part of the community

  • @solomonshabat4542
    @solomonshabat4542 Год назад

    Sir can you describe the fully roadmap of the Smart contract Auditor? Thanks

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      I made a roadmap video last year

    • @solomonshabat4542
      @solomonshabat4542 Год назад

      @@andyli and what's the duration sir?

  • @SUPERMAN_I4G
    @SUPERMAN_I4G Год назад

    Nice Content Andy
    Just getting my ass into SC auditing now. Learning Solidity atm although I have no prior programming experience though but I have been in web3 for a while and recently decided to pivot to SC auditing. Any recommendations for me?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      yep, after learning solidity go through this github.com/x676f64/secureum-mind_map

    • @SUPERMAN_I4G
      @SUPERMAN_I4G Год назад

      @@andyli Secureum, yeah sure. Will definitely go through it too. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @csjaybit
    @csjaybit Год назад

    I want to be auditing intern, any recommendations?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      Join Secureum and yAcademy. Also reach out to auditing firms to see if there are any internships

  • @serousetrick
    @serousetrick Год назад

    Are mentioned salary numbers represent salary before or after tax?

  • @medvisstre
    @medvisstre Год назад

    Where to look for or what options do you have if you want a rust smart contract audit but can not spend more than 15k?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      Your best bet would be an independent auditor

    • @medvisstre
      @medvisstre Год назад

      Any recommendations?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад

      @@medvisstre dm me on twitter with some details, I might be able to connect you with one of my contacts

  • @asphalt_therapy
    @asphalt_therapy Год назад

    do you get paid in USD or any stable coin?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      I think there is the option to be paid in crypto but I get mine in my local currency

  • @drugstorecowboy7569
    @drugstorecowboy7569 Год назад

    I started doing C4 around 3 months ago and I have found quite a lot of bugs so far. Also some unique ones. Do you think it is possible for me to get an auditor job? I am currently enrolled in university so no degree yet. I'd like to have a job not for the money primarily but to get some professional experience and learn from others. Would be really happy if you can answer :)

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      Some places have internships you can apply for. You can also join secureum or yAcademy to audit with high level people.

    • @drugstorecowboy7569
      @drugstorecowboy7569 Год назад

      Thanks! I assume there are also internships that are remote?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      @@drugstorecowboy7569 yeah all remote

  • @loserdavictor
    @loserdavictor Год назад

    gm

  • @Robinson-lw7ys
    @Robinson-lw7ys Год назад

    Dope video. Do you plan on introducing a Smart Contract Audit Course in the future ?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      Thanks. Not in the near future, I usually just point people towards learning resources made by other people.

  • @lukad6375
    @lukad6375 Год назад

    Hey Andy, how many hours do you work per day as a auditor (only in audit company)?

    • @andyli
      @andyli  Год назад +1

      Normal hours 38hrs a week