Introduction: So, I’ve been trying to re-write my blog, but I’ve been getting writer’s block. I don’t do challenges anymore, such as #100DaysofCode or #100DaysOfInfoSec, because, well, I have far too much on my plate. I stopped and started studying for Comptia’s Network+, but even then, the responsibilities on my plate outweighed earning a certification. …
Category Archives: infosec
AfroTech Experience 2021
First, it really was a privilege to be able to attend AfroTech 2021 and be able to experience this during my senior year of university. Thank you to all that helped me get there ♥️ What is AfroTech 2021? AfroTech is a digital and in-person conference held this year in what some may refer to …
Day 4: Getting Started with WireShark
Prerequisites: Networking Knowledge as in OSI Model and Ports/Protocols Be able to install Wireshark Note: This is not necessarily a tutorial but coffee for thought on what I’ve learned so far based on a class I am taking. So, what is WireShark? WireShark is a tool used by IT folks to analyze what kind of …
Day 3: SSH and What I’ve Learned
Introduction Greetings. It’s been a while since my last post. Note to self, I need to start uploading my work from Notion onto WordPress in an efficient way. In the past week, I’ve been attending a SOC Analyst Prep course to learn more about the fundamentals needed to become one, and recently, we have gone …
Day 1: Docker, OpenVAS, Mossé Institute, and InfoSec Again lol
Greetings y’all, welcome to another day with me on my information security journey (or trying to figure it out at least)! I’ve been using a learning platform called Mossé Institute. They provide learning and training guides for those interested in Cybersecurity. Now, if you have used a site called TryHackMe, this is not quite the …
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Day 0: Who I Am & What I’m Learning
Introduction Welcome to my first official blog post! I go by Alex or Alexandria. I am a senior undergraduate aiming to earn my bachelor’s in Cybersecurity. Some of you may know me as @alexandriastech on Twitter. I originally came to Twitter this past summer and had the goal of becoming a web developer. Well, things …
Day 10 | 100 Days of Information Security
Date: Sep 14, 2021 Greetings to everyone who it may or may not be their first time on my blog. My name is Alexandria, and I am a Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics undergraduate. I took on the #100DaysofInfoSec challenge as a way of filling in the gaps that have been caused in undergraduate education (and …
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Day 8 | OverTheWire | 100 Days of Information Security
Date: Sept 08, 2021 Currently still using the Roppers’ Academy course Goal: Complete Over the Wire: Bandit 0-4 So far, so good. I have used SSH which is how you can connect your computer to another computer over a secure connection; this is how they will talk to one another. SSH stands for secure socket …
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Day 7 | Basics of Networking | 100 Days of Information Security
Date: Sep 07, 2021 Networking concepts have always been difficult for me to understand (especially when you cannot see what you are talking about). In this exercise, I was able to set up a listener by opening a second terminal. From my first terminal, I was able to run commands and see outputs on my …
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Day 5 | Linux Commands, Shell, OS | 100 Days of Information Security
Sep 06, 2021 I’m finally back at it using Roppers Academy and working on the Introduction to Computing Fundamentals course. I’m focusing on learning the command-line versus using the GUI (Graphical User Interface). Now, typically, most users are using the GUI. However, when you think of how many clicks you can save with the command …
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