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👨🏽‍💻| Tech Enthusiast •Coding Life •IT •Cloud 👼🏽| Building My Brand & Sharing the Process W/ Others

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · Aug 22

14 Programming Languages with the Best YouTube Channels to Learn From:

❯ C ➟ The Net Ninja
❯ C++ ➟ CodeBeauty
❯ C# ➟ Brackeys
❯ Golang ➟ Tech School
❯ Java ➟ Programming with Mosh
❯ JavaScript ➟ Traversy Media
❯ Kotlin ➟ Coding in Flow
❯ Lua ➟ TheCodingTrain
❯ PHP ➟ Traversy Media

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 49m

Healthcare organizations are getting destroyed by ransomware and they're hiring anyone with basic security knowledge. Search "healthcare security analyst" on LinkedIn right now. These roles pay $70K-$90K and they're not getting flooded with applications like tech companies are.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2h

Go to Shodan.io right now and search for exposed databases in your city. Don't touch anything, just document what you find. Screenshot the search results. This is OSINT work and it's exactly what Threat Intelligence Analysts do for $75K+.

Shodan.io

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2h

Certifications that will make you $100k as a Program Manager:

- PMP
- CSM
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- PgMP
- ITIL 4
- Google Cloud Digital Leader

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 13h

This will make you more well rounded and effective in your role.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 13h

Try to gain a basic understanding of various cybersecurity domains.

For example, If you're a security analyst, learning a bit about privacy, malware development, and other areas can help you better contextualize different threats and understand how organizations/teams respond to them.

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 15h

Try and start applying no time to waste hahaha
I wish you all the best in your endeavors

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 15h

Problem: I can't go viral on Facebook
Solution: ThreadMaster.ai

Problem: I don't understand the Bible
Solution: Bibley.io

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 15h

Problem: I need to send big files
Solution: WeTransfer.com

Problem: I have slow WiFi
Solution: Speedtest.net

Problem: I can't focus on work and get distracted
Solution: pomofocus.io

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 15h

SOME USEFUL WEBSITES 🔰

Problem: I forget passwords
Solution: LastPass.com

Problem: My Inbox is cluttered
Solution: Unroll.me

Problem: I want to go viral with video
Solution: Syllaby.io

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 16h

Pentesting sounds cool but it's the hardest entry point in cybersecurity. The real money move right now is Identity and Access Management. Companies pay $85K-$110K for people who understand Okta, Azure AD, zero trust architecture. Less competition, same pay.

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 18h

Every cybersecurity job listing mentions "familiarity with firewalls" but nobody actually has it. Palo Alto offers free training on their site. Complete the Fundamentals course this and add "Palo Alto Certified" on your resume.

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

Your laptop and internet connection: that’s all you need to start.

No expensive bootcamps. No fancy certifications.

Start learning. Break things. Fix them. Repeat.
Your future self will thank you.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

-Kali Linux is free.
-Burp Suite Community is free.
-Wireshark is free.
-Nmap is free.
-Metasploit Framework is free.
-OWASP ZAP is free.
-TryHackMe and Hack The Box are free (limited use)
-Shodan is free (basic plan).
-Autopsy and Volatility are free.
-Google Dorking is free.

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

💡 How to handle Difficult Conversations like a pro

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

🔹 Wireshark (network analysis)
🔹 Metasploit (exploitation)
🔹 Burp Suite (web security)
🔹 MITRE ATT&CK (threat intel)
🔹 Kali Linux (hacking tools)
🔹 TryHackMe & Hack The Box (hands-on labs)

All FREE. No excuses. Just action.

📌 Want the best beginner’s guide?

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

Stop applying to "cybersecurity" jobs. Target SOC Analyst Tier 1 positions instead. They pay $60K-$75K and actually hire people with under a year of experience. Learn SIEM tools, practice reading logs, understand the kill chain. That's your entry point.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

Free Linux tip 🐧 😎

So many people are either unaware of it or rarely use it.

In Linux, you can make a specific file or directory undeletable or immutable by using chattr command to set immutable flags on files:

$ sudo chattr +i -V CH-13.pdf

-V option for verbose

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

🧠 6. Automation — scripts that save hours
🚀 7. Projects — the real resume booster

Master these → you’ll stop learning Python
and start building with it.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

You don’t need 100 Python tutorials.
You need these 7 skills done well:
🐍 1. Logic & loops — control flow is 80% of coding
📦 2. Modules & packages — reuse, don’t rewrite
📊 3. Pandas & NumPy — data is the new oil
⚙️ 4. APIs & JSON — talk to the internet
🧱 5. OOP — build scalable programs

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

🔰 A quick refresher on the Linux file system structure.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2d

The slow climb is like pushing a boulder uphill:
Help desk → sysadmin → cloud → security architect.
The niche path is an elevator to 6-figs.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2d

You don't need to write code but learn to read Python and PowerShell. Just understand what a script does when you see it. Takes 30 days of focused practice and separates you from 60% of entry-level candidates who panic at code.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2d

Your first cybersecurity job will be boring. Closing tickets, running vulnerability scans, writing reports. That's fine. You're getting paid $65K-$80K to learn infrastructure. Stay 18 months, get CISSP, then jump to $100K+

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2d

The Perfect Roadmap doesn’t exist

Keep evolving as you are learning

You know you best 🫶

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 2d

Look up to and learn from people with positive and meaningful personalities and achievements that align with your life’s purpose and focus on them.

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