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@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
❯ 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
Cybersecurity is not just a Technical issue… human behavior and organizational culture play significant roles in cybersecurity.
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Cybersecurity is not just a Technical issue… human behavior and organizational culture play significant roles in cybersecurity.
“An HTTP header told the lie.”
Observed: SNI mismatch and JA3 fingerprint not aligning with domain.
Lesson: TLS shape + fingerprinting reveal masquerade.
Observed: SNI mismatch and JA3 fingerprint not aligning with domain.
Lesson: TLS shape + fingerprinting reveal masquerade.
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“An HTTP header told the lie.”
Observed: SNI mismatch and JA3 fingerprint not aligning with domain.
Lesson: TLS shape + fingerprinting reveal masquerade.
Observed: SNI mismatch and JA3 fingerprint not aligning with domain.
Lesson: TLS shape + fingerprinting reveal masquerade.
“Packets whispered before the ransom note arrived.”
Observed: tiny periodic TCP beacons to an odd IP, then sudden SMB enumerate.
Lesson: timing → capture → revoke. Hunt before headlines.
Observed: tiny periodic TCP beacons to an odd IP, then sudden SMB enumerate.
Lesson: timing → capture → revoke. Hunt before headlines.
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“Packets whispered before the ransom note arrived.”
Observed: tiny periodic TCP beacons to an odd IP, then sudden SMB enumerate.
Lesson: timing → capture → revoke. Hunt before headlines.
Observed: tiny periodic TCP beacons to an odd IP, then sudden SMB enumerate.
Lesson: timing → capture → revoke. Hunt before headlines.
If you want to level up in life, do this:
✓ Work hard.
✓ Dress good.
✓ Eat well.
✓ Talk less.
✓ Stay humble.
✓ Avoid drama.
✓ Chase goals.
✓ Go to the gym.
✓ Make money.
✓ Work hard.
✓ Dress good.
✓ Eat well.
✓ Talk less.
✓ Stay humble.
✓ Avoid drama.
✓ Chase goals.
✓ Go to the gym.
✓ Make money.
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If you want to level up in life, do this:
✓ Work hard.
✓ Dress good.
✓ Eat well.
✓ Talk less.
✓ Stay humble.
✓ Avoid drama.
✓ Chase goals.
✓ Go to the gym.
✓ Make money.
✓ Work hard.
✓ Dress good.
✓ Eat well.
✓ Talk less.
✓ Stay humble.
✓ Avoid drama.
✓ Chase goals.
✓ Go to the gym.
✓ Make money.
Linux cron jobs 101
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Linux cron jobs 101
Learn every single day:
Python
SQL
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-learn
PyTorch
Git
Do this with consistency, and you won’t just learn ML,you’ll become a Machine Learning Engineer.
Python
SQL
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-learn
PyTorch
Git
Do this with consistency, and you won’t just learn ML,you’ll become a Machine Learning Engineer.
November 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Learn every single day:
Python
SQL
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-learn
PyTorch
Git
Do this with consistency, and you won’t just learn ML,you’ll become a Machine Learning Engineer.
Python
SQL
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-learn
PyTorch
Git
Do this with consistency, and you won’t just learn ML,you’ll become a Machine Learning Engineer.
The fastest way to level up:
stop doing things you know are killing your momentum.
stop doing things you know are killing your momentum.
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The fastest way to level up:
stop doing things you know are killing your momentum.
stop doing things you know are killing your momentum.
If you’re main circle isn’t discussing
– Opening businesses
– Investing
– Escaping the 9-5
– Fitness
– Self development
Then it’s time to find a new circle.
Your NETWORK is your NET WORTH.
– Opening businesses
– Investing
– Escaping the 9-5
– Fitness
– Self development
Then it’s time to find a new circle.
Your NETWORK is your NET WORTH.
November 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
If you’re main circle isn’t discussing
– Opening businesses
– Investing
– Escaping the 9-5
– Fitness
– Self development
Then it’s time to find a new circle.
Your NETWORK is your NET WORTH.
– Opening businesses
– Investing
– Escaping the 9-5
– Fitness
– Self development
Then it’s time to find a new circle.
Your NETWORK is your NET WORTH.
5 things I wish I knew at 20:
• No one cares, work harder.
• Money buys freedom.
• Comfort zones kill dreams.
• Weak people drag you down.
• Your network is everything.
• No one cares, work harder.
• Money buys freedom.
• Comfort zones kill dreams.
• Weak people drag you down.
• Your network is everything.
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
5 things I wish I knew at 20:
• No one cares, work harder.
• Money buys freedom.
• Comfort zones kill dreams.
• Weak people drag you down.
• Your network is everything.
• No one cares, work harder.
• Money buys freedom.
• Comfort zones kill dreams.
• Weak people drag you down.
• Your network is everything.
Implement Monitoring & Alerts
→ Use CloudWatch or Azure Monitor.
→ Trigger alert on CPU/memory thresholds.
Why: Visibility = reliability.
→ Use CloudWatch or Azure Monitor.
→ Trigger alert on CPU/memory thresholds.
Why: Visibility = reliability.
November 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Implement Monitoring & Alerts
→ Use CloudWatch or Azure Monitor.
→ Trigger alert on CPU/memory thresholds.
Why: Visibility = reliability.
→ Use CloudWatch or Azure Monitor.
→ Trigger alert on CPU/memory thresholds.
Why: Visibility = reliability.
Deploy in AWS/Azure Free Tier
→ Launch EC2/VMs, secure via SGs/NSGs.
→ Configure HTTPS, database access, and backup.
Why: Hands-on deployment validates design skills.
→ Launch EC2/VMs, secure via SGs/NSGs.
→ Configure HTTPS, database access, and backup.
Why: Hands-on deployment validates design skills.
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Deploy in AWS/Azure Free Tier
→ Launch EC2/VMs, secure via SGs/NSGs.
→ Configure HTTPS, database access, and backup.
Why: Hands-on deployment validates design skills.
→ Launch EC2/VMs, secure via SGs/NSGs.
→ Configure HTTPS, database access, and backup.
Why: Hands-on deployment validates design skills.
Design Multi-Tier Architecture
→ Web tier + app tier + DB tier.
→ Include load balancer, VPC subnets, and IAM roles.
Why: Architecture design = infrastructure storytelling.
→ Web tier + app tier + DB tier.
→ Include load balancer, VPC subnets, and IAM roles.
Why: Architecture design = infrastructure storytelling.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Design Multi-Tier Architecture
→ Web tier + app tier + DB tier.
→ Include load balancer, VPC subnets, and IAM roles.
Why: Architecture design = infrastructure storytelling.
→ Web tier + app tier + DB tier.
→ Include load balancer, VPC subnets, and IAM roles.
Why: Architecture design = infrastructure storytelling.
Prepare a Documentation Template
→ Include sections: Overview, Tools, Setup, Findings, Next Steps.
Why: Consistent documentation = professional credibility.
→ Include sections: Overview, Tools, Setup, Findings, Next Steps.
Why: Consistent documentation = professional credibility.
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Prepare a Documentation Template
→ Include sections: Overview, Tools, Setup, Findings, Next Steps.
Why: Consistent documentation = professional credibility.
→ Include sections: Overview, Tools, Setup, Findings, Next Steps.
Why: Consistent documentation = professional credibility.
Define Your Capstone Project
→ Pick one realistic company scenario. Examples:
• Migrate on-prem web app to AWS cloud.
• Build an internal SOC dashboard for incident response.
• Conduct a NIST 800-53 control implementation review.
→ Pick one realistic company scenario. Examples:
• Migrate on-prem web app to AWS cloud.
• Build an internal SOC dashboard for incident response.
• Conduct a NIST 800-53 control implementation review.
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Define Your Capstone Project
→ Pick one realistic company scenario. Examples:
• Migrate on-prem web app to AWS cloud.
• Build an internal SOC dashboard for incident response.
• Conduct a NIST 800-53 control implementation review.
→ Pick one realistic company scenario. Examples:
• Migrate on-prem web app to AWS cloud.
• Build an internal SOC dashboard for incident response.
• Conduct a NIST 800-53 control implementation review.
Write a Project Plan
→ Define goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
→ Create a short Gantt-style timeline (can use Excel or Trello).
Why: Planning like a consultant forces discipline.
→ Define goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
→ Create a short Gantt-style timeline (can use Excel or Trello).
Why: Planning like a consultant forces discipline.
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Write a Project Plan
→ Define goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
→ Create a short Gantt-style timeline (can use Excel or Trello).
Why: Planning like a consultant forces discipline.
→ Define goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
→ Create a short Gantt-style timeline (can use Excel or Trello).
Why: Planning like a consultant forces discipline.
Pick a Specialization Track
→ Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)
→ Security Operations Analyst (SIEM/Detection)
→ GRC & Compliance Associate (NIST/ISO/Risk)
→ Automation & DevOps Engineer (CI/CD, scripting)
Why: Clarity defines your next 30 days of mastery.
→ Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)
→ Security Operations Analyst (SIEM/Detection)
→ GRC & Compliance Associate (NIST/ISO/Risk)
→ Automation & DevOps Engineer (CI/CD, scripting)
Why: Clarity defines your next 30 days of mastery.
November 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Pick a Specialization Track
→ Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)
→ Security Operations Analyst (SIEM/Detection)
→ GRC & Compliance Associate (NIST/ISO/Risk)
→ Automation & DevOps Engineer (CI/CD, scripting)
Why: Clarity defines your next 30 days of mastery.
→ Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)
→ Security Operations Analyst (SIEM/Detection)
→ GRC & Compliance Associate (NIST/ISO/Risk)
→ Automation & DevOps Engineer (CI/CD, scripting)
Why: Clarity defines your next 30 days of mastery.
Self-Assessment: Strengths & Interest Map
→ List your favorite labs, toughest challenges, and what felt most natural.
→ Match those to career paths:
• Troubleshooting → SysAdmin
• Scripting → Automation/DevOps
• Risk & Policy → GRC/Compliance
Why: Specialization amplifies your market value.
→ List your favorite labs, toughest challenges, and what felt most natural.
→ Match those to career paths:
• Troubleshooting → SysAdmin
• Scripting → Automation/DevOps
• Risk & Policy → GRC/Compliance
Why: Specialization amplifies your market value.
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Self-Assessment: Strengths & Interest Map
→ List your favorite labs, toughest challenges, and what felt most natural.
→ Match those to career paths:
• Troubleshooting → SysAdmin
• Scripting → Automation/DevOps
• Risk & Policy → GRC/Compliance
Why: Specialization amplifies your market value.
→ List your favorite labs, toughest challenges, and what felt most natural.
→ Match those to career paths:
• Troubleshooting → SysAdmin
• Scripting → Automation/DevOps
• Risk & Policy → GRC/Compliance
Why: Specialization amplifies your market value.
Hospitals keep hiring techs who know EMR and uptime.
Support Epic/Cerner workflows, secure VPN access, and patch imaging systems.
Pay range: $45K–$75K.
Search: “Healthcare IT” / “Clinical systems support.”
Support Epic/Cerner workflows, secure VPN access, and patch imaging systems.
Pay range: $45K–$75K.
Search: “Healthcare IT” / “Clinical systems support.”
November 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hospitals keep hiring techs who know EMR and uptime.
Support Epic/Cerner workflows, secure VPN access, and patch imaging systems.
Pay range: $45K–$75K.
Search: “Healthcare IT” / “Clinical systems support.”
Support Epic/Cerner workflows, secure VPN access, and patch imaging systems.
Pay range: $45K–$75K.
Search: “Healthcare IT” / “Clinical systems support.”
FREE Cybersecurity certifications I wish I knew about earlier
1. ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity
2. Fortinet NSE 1 and NSE2
3. Qualys VMDR Certification
The only cert that technically costs money is the ISC2 CC but it’s well worth
1. ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity
2. Fortinet NSE 1 and NSE2
3. Qualys VMDR Certification
The only cert that technically costs money is the ISC2 CC but it’s well worth
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
FREE Cybersecurity certifications I wish I knew about earlier
1. ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity
2. Fortinet NSE 1 and NSE2
3. Qualys VMDR Certification
The only cert that technically costs money is the ISC2 CC but it’s well worth
1. ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity
2. Fortinet NSE 1 and NSE2
3. Qualys VMDR Certification
The only cert that technically costs money is the ISC2 CC but it’s well worth
Top 5 Cybersecurity certifications that actually get you hired.
1. CompTIA Security+
2. Cisco CCNA
3. Microsoft AZ900
4. AWS Cloud Practitioner
H. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
1. CompTIA Security+
2. Cisco CCNA
3. Microsoft AZ900
4. AWS Cloud Practitioner
H. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
November 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Top 5 Cybersecurity certifications that actually get you hired.
1. CompTIA Security+
2. Cisco CCNA
3. Microsoft AZ900
4. AWS Cloud Practitioner
H. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
1. CompTIA Security+
2. Cisco CCNA
3. Microsoft AZ900
4. AWS Cloud Practitioner
H. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
8 things nobody tells you about success
1. It’s lonely
2. It’s slow
3. It’s repetitive
4. You’ll doubt yourself
5. People won’t support you
6. You’ll want to quit
7. Results come suddenly
8. It’s worth it
1. It’s lonely
2. It’s slow
3. It’s repetitive
4. You’ll doubt yourself
5. People won’t support you
6. You’ll want to quit
7. Results come suddenly
8. It’s worth it
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
8 things nobody tells you about success
1. It’s lonely
2. It’s slow
3. It’s repetitive
4. You’ll doubt yourself
5. People won’t support you
6. You’ll want to quit
7. Results come suddenly
8. It’s worth it
1. It’s lonely
2. It’s slow
3. It’s repetitive
4. You’ll doubt yourself
5. People won’t support you
6. You’ll want to quit
7. Results come suddenly
8. It’s worth it
Learn to Translate Tech for Executives
→ Take a recent technical report and rewrite it in plain business terms.
Why: Senior roles require storytelling, not just accuracy.
→ Take a recent technical report and rewrite it in plain business terms.
Why: Senior roles require storytelling, not just accuracy.
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Learn to Translate Tech for Executives
→ Take a recent technical report and rewrite it in plain business terms.
Why: Senior roles require storytelling, not just accuracy.
→ Take a recent technical report and rewrite it in plain business terms.
Why: Senior roles require storytelling, not just accuracy.
Run a Simulated Team Stand-Up
→ Write a one-minute update for each “team member role” (Admin, Analyst, GRC).
Why: Coordination is a technical skill.
→ Write a one-minute update for each “team member role” (Admin, Analyst, GRC).
Why: Coordination is a technical skill.
November 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Run a Simulated Team Stand-Up
→ Write a one-minute update for each “team member role” (Admin, Analyst, GRC).
Why: Coordination is a technical skill.
→ Write a one-minute update for each “team member role” (Admin, Analyst, GRC).
Why: Coordination is a technical skill.
“Low-bandwidth C2 looks like silence.”
Technique: monitor long-lived low-throughput TCP sessions; correlate with process owner. Long life + low bytes = suspect.
Technique: monitor long-lived low-throughput TCP sessions; correlate with process owner. Long life + low bytes = suspect.
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Low-bandwidth C2 looks like silence.”
Technique: monitor long-lived low-throughput TCP sessions; correlate with process owner. Long life + low bytes = suspect.
Technique: monitor long-lived low-throughput TCP sessions; correlate with process owner. Long life + low bytes = suspect.