🎯 CTF Challenges & Learning Labs

ACTIVE
2024 - Present

TryHackMe Learning Path

# Active learning platform
FOCUS: Web security, Linux, enumeration
COMPLETED: 25+ rooms and challenges
SKILLS: XSS, SQLi, privilege escalation

Working through guided learning paths focusing on web application security, Linux fundamentals, and basic penetration testing. Completing challenges in OWASP Top 10, reconnaissance, and privilege escalation techniques.

TryHackMe Web Security CTF
ACTIVE
2024

OverTheWire Wargames

# Command-line security games
GAMES: Bandit, Natas, Leviathan
PROGRESS: Bandit (20+ levels)
LEARNING: Linux CLI, bash scripting

Progressing through OverTheWire's Bandit series to build Linux command line skills. Learning file permissions, bash scripting, grep, find, and other essential tools used in security operations.

Linux Command Line Bash
IN PROGRESS
2024

HackTheBox Beginner Boxes

# Starting HTB journey
FOCUS: Beginner-friendly machines
TOOLS: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit
LEARNING: Full attack chains

Working on retired beginner boxes with walkthroughs to understand complete attack methodology from reconnaissance through exploitation to privilege escalation. Building note-taking and documentation habits.

HackTheBox Enumeration Exploitation

⚙️ Personal Projects & Experiments

ACTIVE
2024

Home Lab Environment

# Practice environment setup
SETUP: VirtualBox, Kali Linux
VMS: DVWA, VulnHub boxes
PURPOSE: Safe practice space

Set up a local virtualization environment for safely practicing security techniques. Running vulnerable VMs like DVWA and VulnHub machines to practice attacks and defenses without risk to real systems.

VirtualBox Kali Linux Lab Setup
ACTIVE
2024

This Portfolio Website

# Security-focused portfolio
TECH: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
FEATURES: CSP, XSS protection
THEME: Terminal/cyberpunk

Built this portfolio to showcase security awareness through implementation. Features hardened headers, Content Security Policy, input validation, and demonstrates understanding of web security best practices.

Web Security Frontend Security Headers
COMPLETE
2023-2024

Automation Projects

# Various automation tools
PROJECTS: Discord bots, workflows
TOOLS: N8N, Python, APIs
IMPACT: Learning API integration

Built various automation projects including Discord bots and N8N workflows for personal use. Learned about API integration, webhooks, and automation principles that apply to security operations.

Automation APIs Python

Technical Toolbox

🐧 Kali Linux
🔧 Burp Suite
Metasploit
📊 Wireshark
🐍 Python
💻 Bash
🐳 Docker
📡 Nmap

Ready to Start My Security Career

I'm actively learning and building my skills every day. Looking for entry-level opportunities where I can contribute, learn from experienced professionals, and grow into a valuable security team member.