In this blog, I share my learning journey as I dove into the world of cybersecurity using platforms like TryHackMe and OverTheWire. I began with foundational Linux knowledge by completing these two rooms on TryHackMe:
• Linux Fundamentals Part 1 – https://tryhackme.com/room/linuxfundamentalspart1
• Linux Modules – https://tryhackme.com/room/linuxmodules
These rooms taught me how to navigate the Linux file system, understand essential commands, manage users and permissions, and much more. They laid a strong foundation for working in real-world security environments.
Then, I shifted focus to the Windows operating system with the following rooms:
• Windows Fundamentals Part 1 – https://tryhackme.com/room/windowsfundamentals1xbx
• Windows Fundamentals Part 2 – https://tryhackme.com/room/windowsfundamentals2x0x
These rooms gave me insight into Windows internals, user account controls, administrative tools, file paths, and how Windows handles system configurations—vital knowledge for anyone in cybersecurity.
To challenge myself further, I took on the Bandit wargame from OverTheWire:
• Bandit – https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/
Bandit is a set of progressively difficult levels that teach Linux shell commands through hands-on problem-solving. It was both fun and mentally stimulating, and it helped solidify my understanding of the command line.
This blog is a reflection of what I’ve learned from these challenges—my progress, struggles, wins, and takeaways. If you're beginning your cybersecurity journey or just curious about hacking and systems, I hope my experience helps guide or inspire you to start your own path.
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