Anonymous

Skills

Operating Systems & Tools
▪ Kali Linux — offensive security & CTF practice
▪ Ubuntu — Linux administration & lab work
▪ Windows — general configuration & troubleshooting
▪ VirtualBox — lab environment management
▪ VS Code — Python development
Security & Networking
▪ TCP/IP fundamentals & network traffic analysis
▪ Authentication, access control, security awareness
▪ SIEM concepts, log analysis, IDS/IPS basics
▪ OWASP awareness (incl. LLM Top 10)
▪ TryHackMe — Jr Penetration Tester path (active)
▪ Hack The Box (active) Programming & Scripting
▪ Python — scripting for security tooling
▪ Bash / Linux CLI
▪ SQL basics (covered in Google Certificate)
IT Support Fundamentals
▪ Hardware setup, installation & troubleshooting
▪ User account management
▪ First-line technical support
▪ PC configuration & deployment
Platforms & Practice
▪ GitHub — version control & portfolio management
▪ Coursera / Google Cybersecurity Certificate
▪ HackTheBox Academy — job role paths

About

Self-taught cybersecurity professional with a disciplined, structured approach to independent study. Currently completing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate (6 of 8 courses) alongside active practice on TryHackMe (Jr Penetration Tester path) and Hack The Box. Experienced with Kali Linux and Ubuntu in VirtualBox lab environments, Python scripting for security tooling, and foundational networking concepts. Targeting an entry-level helpdesk, SOC analyst, or cybersecurity apprenticeship role as a stepping stone toward a career in penetration testing.