The latest articles on DEV Community by Paloma G. (@cryptoglitch). https://dev.to/cryptoglitch https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F554158%2F790f54ad-3eca-4a74-9a42-c52eefd8e9ce.jpeg https://dev.to/cryptoglitch en Paloma G. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:58:28 +0000 https://dev.to/cryptoglitch/my-cybersecurity-journey-11e4 https://dev.to/cryptoglitch/my-cybersecurity-journey-11e4 <p>I didn’t discover my passion for cybersecurity until I was midway into my academic career. I remember feeling so lost about what aligns with my interests and what truly piques my inherent curiosity. All that I knew was that I love learning, being challenged, researching, and am a geek (haha) through and through.</p> <p>I chose to pursue a career in tech and researched the kinds of roles that could interest me but I didn’t feel like anything related to IT and software development were a fit for me. Then, I discovered the WiCys (Women in Cybersecurity) organization on my campus. Led by curiosity, I joined and participated in workshops, webinars, CTFs, and it ignited my passion and inquisitiveness to grow the more I learned. </p> <p>I then took the initiative to keep up with my learning by using TryHackMe, HackTheBox, YouTube, and currently I’m in the process of doing security related projects using Python as well as learning to use tools like WireShark, nmap, etc. Fun fact: I got accepted to be on the Editorial Board for The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education™! </p> <p>Although I’m passionate about this field, I face imposter syndrome and learning curve challenges; the material does not come easy for me but this does not deter me from working hard to pursue a career in the field as I believe good things take time and discipline in working towards reaching milestones. It’s been a real challenge for me because I’m not technically apt or at the technical skill level I want/need to be, but my goals are to accomplish a solid understanding of the fundamentals, pass my COMPTIA Security+ certification exam, and gain new technical skills. </p> <p>What I love about cybersecurity is it rewards my curiosity, there’s always something new/old to learn, and most importantly the infosec community that has been rooting and helping me on this journey and especially making me feel like I belong. </p> <p>My dream is to work in the gaming industry in a cybersecurity role, contribute to open source projects, create my own tool, learn how to automate things, and become someone who can help others and contribute to research. I’m passionate about cybersecurity and am on a mission to help and protect others from malicious threat actors. </p> <h1> security #cybersecurity #infosec #discuss #aboutme #newbie #learning #womenintech </h1> Paloma G. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:30:59 +0000 https://dev.to/cryptoglitch/the-n00b-is-learning-3523 https://dev.to/cryptoglitch/the-n00b-is-learning-3523 <p>I've been gaining exposure over bug bounty programs, types of vulnerabilities, and I'm excited for my future progress. I'm n00b status but my goal is to level up as best as I can; not as fast as I think I need to be. </p> <p>I have started with validating old bugs and working with tools like Burp Suite. The process is a bit of a snail's pace but we all that somewhere, right? </p> <p>The process seemed daunting at first but I've made it easier by acknowledging my fear that I know nothing while finding comfort in not knowing everything. </p> <p>However, one thing I do know is I am fortunate to have discovered a field where I can flourish in my curiosity and cyber-philanthropy. </p> beginners computerscience cybersecurity motivation Paloma G. Mon, 10 May 2021 16:46:03 +0000 https://dev.to/cryptoglitch/i-captured-my-first-flag-1mi9 https://dev.to/cryptoglitch/i-captured-my-first-flag-1mi9 <p>I'm using the platform Cryptohack to strengthen my knowledge of cryptography, which is an interest of mine, and I finally captured my first flag on there!! </p> <p>This is a major win for me because I've been teaching myself and seeing my progress is so cool!!</p> crypto cryptography career programming