Somebody just offered me a gig doing DFIR with malware analysis for $75-85/hr. That’s not even close to market rates. What the heck is going on these days?

Mar 3, 2022 · 6:23 PM UTC

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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
Here’s something I found: resources.infosecinstitute.c…
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I don’t know where that data is coming from but those salaries seem very low based on my experience.
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
Race to the bottom, cyber insurance is confusing things and playing havoc with what prices are expected
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Yeah, the market is just weird right now. Sadly I'm afraid that some of the low-bid DFIR work is going to result in a bigger bill later related to failure to adequately address the intrusion.
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
I feel that anyone who would accept that rate would be undervaluing themselves and the profession.
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I agree. Which is why I quoted them my usual rates and refused the gig.
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
Whether gig work or FTE, it's painfully obvious you get what you pay for once you see it in action, and I've also seen people get overpaid for barely doing anything. It's infuriating.
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Yes, but those people get cycled out pretty quickly. At least I hope so.
Replying to @hal_pomeranz
Had an Incident Manager rope come into my DM's for 60-70k... idk how that gets filled but wow.
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
Everyone is undercutting like crazy and there is no value for a Forensic Expert
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