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🛡️ Cybersecurity Lab Writeups

Welcome to my comprehensive collection of cybersecurity lab write-ups and learning materials. This repository showcases my hands-on experience with various platforms, tools, and concepts in the cybersecurity domain.

🧰 Platforms & Tools Covered

Hands-on Labs & Platforms

  • TryHackMe - Penetration testing, network security, Linux fundamentals
  • HackTheBox - Web application security, vulnerability assessment
  • PortSwigger Web Security Academy - XSS and web application testing
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate - Comprehensive security concepts and frameworks
  • CodePath - Industry-focused cybersecurity lectures and practical exercises

Security Tools & Technologies

  • Network Analysis: Wireshark, tcpdump, network traffic analysis
  • Reconnaissance: Nmap, port scanning, service enumeration
  • Exploitation: Metasploit, vulnerability exploitation
  • Web Security: Burp Suite, SQL injection testing, XSS
  • System Administration: Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), bash scripting
  • Home Lab: DVWA, SafeLine WAF, custom security infrastructure

📁 Repository Structure

  • /Week-[#] - Organized weekly learning materials and lab writeups
  • /TryHackMe - Penetration testing and security labs
  • /HackTheBox - Web application and system security challenges
  • /Google Course - Cybersecurity fundamentals and professional concepts
  • /CodePath - Industry lectures and practical cybersecurity training
  • /Notes - Additional learning resources and foundational concepts

🎯 Key Learning Areas

Offensive Security

  • Network reconnaissance and enumeration
  • Vulnerability assessment and exploitation
  • Web application security testing
  • Privilege escalation techniques
  • Social engineering and phishing awareness

Defensive Security

  • Network traffic analysis and monitoring
  • Incident response and digital forensics
  • Security information and event management (SIEM)
  • Network security and hardening
  • Security frameworks and compliance

Infrastructure & Tools

  • Linux system administration and security
  • Network infrastructure and configuration
  • Web application firewall (WAF) implementation
  • SSL/TLS certificate management
  • Home lab environment setup and testing

📚 Educational Content

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate - Professional security concepts
  • Linux Fundamentals - System administration and security
  • Networking Basics - OSI model, protocols, network security
  • Web Security - OWASP Top 10, application vulnerabilities
  • Security Frameworks - NIST, ISO 27001, compliance standards

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This repository represents a comprehensive cybersecurity learning journey, continuously updated with new labs, challenges, and educational content.

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