In this rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding how to secure IT systems is more critical than ever. This repository is designed to showcase my cybersecurity learning journey, projects, and skills development. It serves as a comprehensive collection of my hands-on experiences, theoretical knowledge, and practical applications in the field of cybersecurity.
📝 I regularly write articles on
- 🔐 Fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles (CIA Triad, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Framework)
- 🛡️ Network security principles and implementations (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, VPNs)
- 🔑 Identity and Access Management (Authentication Methods, Access Control Models, SSO)
- 🔒 Cryptographic concepts and implementations (Encryption Algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure, Hashing)
- 🔧 Hands-on experience with various cybersecurity tools (Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit for educational purposes)
- 📊 Comprehensive cybersecurity projects and case studies (Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response Simulations, Security Audits)
- ☁️ Cloud security practices and implementations (Cloud Platforms, Serverless Security, Cloud Monitoring)
- 🌐 Web application security techniques (Input Validation, Authentication, Session Management)
- 🕵️ Threat intelligence gathering and analysis (Threat Feeds, Indicators of Compromise, Threat Analysis)
- 📚 Curated cybersecurity learning resources and materials
- 🚫 Malicious hacking techniques or illegal activities
- 🚫 Specific exploits or vulnerabilities in active systems
- 🚫 Proprietary or vendor-specific tool tutorials (focus is on open-source and general concepts)
- 🚫 Sensitive information or actual security vulnerabilities of organizations
- 🚫 Personal or confidential data related to security assessments
- 🚫 Advanced topics beyond the scope of foundational and intermediate cybersecurity knowledge
As I progress through my cybersecurity journey, I'll be updating this repository with new projects, learnings, and resources. After exploring the content here, you might want to check out some additional learning resources:
Ultimately, my goal is to work towards attaining an entry level position as a cybersecurity consultant.
| Section | Description | Key Topics | Repositories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals | Basic cybersecurity concepts and principles | CIA Triad, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Framework | Cybersecurity-SQL-Lab Secure-Pass-Sentinel |
| Network Security | Projects and studies related to securing networks | Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, VPNs | parrot-os-airgeddon-Wi-Fi-cracking Guardian-IDS packet-sniffer-dashboard |
| IAM | Identity and Access Management explorations | Authentication Methods, Access Control Models, SSO | (No specific repositories yet) |
| Cryptography | Understanding and implementing cryptographic concepts | Encryption Algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure, Hashing | Cipher-Guard |
| Tools | Hands-on experience with various cybersecurity tools | Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit (for educational purposes only) | DSVW |
| Projects | Comprehensive cybersecurity projects and case studies | Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response Simulations, Security Audits | bank-of-anthos-sql-vulnerable-cloud-cybersecurity DVWA-Cloud-Parrot-Lab Cloud-Security-Web-App-Challenge bph-intel-dashboard |
| Resources | Curated list of learning materials, books, and online courses | Recommended Readings, Online Courses, Cybersecurity Certifications | (No specific repositories yet) |
| Cloud Security | Projects focusing on securing cloud infrastructure and applications | Cloud Platforms, Serverless Security, Cloud Monitoring | cloud-server-log-analysis-lab Cloud-Security-Web-App-Challenge packet-sniffer-dashboard |
| Web Application Security | Projects related to securing web applications | Input Validation, Authentication, Session Management | DSVW Secure-Pass-Sentinel DVWA-Cloud-Parrot-Lab |
| Threat Intelligence | Projects for gathering and analyzing threat information | Threat Feeds, Indicators of Compromise, Threat Analysis | bph-intel-dashboard |
Throughout my journey, I've found these resources particularly helpful:
- Cybrary - Free online cyber security training
- TryHackMe - Learn cyber security through hands-on exercises
- OWASP - Web application security resources
- Krebs on Security - In-depth security news and investigation
- LinkedIn - I'm always eager to connect with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts, professionals, and mentors, feel free to reach out.
This repository is continually updated as I progress in my cybersecurity journey. Star it to stay updated with my latest projects and learnings!