Computer Science Student Learning Cybersecurity Building, breaking & figuring things out along the way #DoraLearnsCyber
Joined February 2023
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Day 27/60 🔐
Today, I explored how websites work behind the scenes, from sessions, and user authentication
Logging into a website involves more than entering a password, the application must also manage who you are and maintain your session.
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Day 26/60 🔐
I explored how browsers and web servers exchange information through HTTP. 🌐
Understanding what happens behind the scenes helps me see the web from a cybersecurity perspective.
Every day, another piece of the puzzle! 🧩
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Day 25/60 🔐
Today, I explored Windows security and learned more about Microsoft Defender, user accounts, and access permissions. 🖥️
One thing that stood out to me: the more privileges an account has, the greater the risk if it's compromised.
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I’m happy to share that I’ve received my Cybersecurity certificate from @TechCrushHQ 🎓🔐
Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow, and looking forward to applying my knowledge and building my skills in cybersecurity. 💻✨
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Day 24/60 🔐
Today, I explored Windows fundamentals, focusing on file management, and basic security tools. 🖥️
One thing I learned is that tools like Windows Defender, and Event Viewer help monitor system activity and improve security.
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Day 23/60 🔐
Today, I wrapped up my Linux Fundamentals journey with more hands-on practice through OverTheWire Bandit. 🐧
Some challenges pushed me to think harder, but I’m getting more confident with Linux commands.
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Day 22/60 🔐
I completed OverTheWire Bandit challenge, Levels 0–9 and reached `bandit10`. 🐧
Some levels took more thinking than others, but I learned that choosing the right commands can help uncover hidden information.
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Day 21/60 🔐
Today, I explored Linux fundamentals, practising commands for navigating directories and searching for information. 🐧
What stood out for me was how commands like find and grep makes it easy to locate specific information.
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Day 20/60 🔐
Assessment day! 🧠🌐
Put my networking knowledge to test.
Still learning, still improving, and getting more confident with the fundamentals.
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Completed my Wireshark PCAP Analysis project! 🔐
Analysed DNS queries, HTTP requests, and TCP traffic. It's a different experience seeing networking concepts in real packet captures.
GitHub 👇
github.com/justt-dora/Wiresh…
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Day 19/60 🔐
Today, I learned how ping and traceroute help test network connectivity and troubleshoot connection issues. 🌐
What stood out to me was how they help trace connection problems.
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Day 18/60 🔐
Today, I learned how routers move data between networks and how HTTP and DNS help devices communicate with applications. 🌐
What stood out to me was seeing how these different parts work together whenever I access something online.
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Day 17/60 🔐
After learning how IP addresses work yesterday, today I went deeper into how devices actually use them. 🌐
The takeaway for me: "IP gets you to the network, the gateway gets you beyond it, and ARP helps find the right device."
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Day 16/60 🔐
Today, I learned how IPv4 addresses identify devices and how subnetting divides networks into smaller segments. 🌐
An IP address tells you more than just where a device is, the subnet mask helps show which network it belongs to.
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Day 15/60 🔐
Today, I learned how devices communicate within a local network using Ethernet and MAC addresses. 🌐
What clicked for me was how switches use MAC addresses to figure out where data needs to go instead of sending it everywhere.
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Day 14/60 🔐
Today, I learned what happens behind the scenes when I type a website name into my browser. 🌐
DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, helping devices find the right destination.
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Day 13/60 🔐
Today, I explored networking concepts like IP addresses, ports, routing, and the OSI model. 🌐
One thing that clicked for me was the difference between TCP and UDP. TCP focuses on reliable delivery, while UDP prioritizes speed.
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Day 12/60 🔐
Today, I explored how devices actually communicate over a network, from breaking data into smaller pieces to addressing, processing, and delivering it to its destination. 🌐
Slowly connecting the pieces together. 🚀
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Dora retweeted
🔐 DAY 2: ONE LOCK ISN'T ENOUGH
Multi Factor Authentication proves it's really you: something you know (password), something you are (face, fingerprint). Even if your password leaks, attackers still can't get in.
#CYBERFORGE #MFA
Day 11/60 🔐
Ever wondered how your phone stays connected when there’s no cable in sight? 📱🌐
Today, I explored how wireless and mobile networks work, including how devices connect and communicate.
Slowly connecting the pieces together. 🚀
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