This repository documents my transition into cybersecurity through hands-on labs, practical exercises, and real-world problem solving.

With a background in engineering, I bring a systems-thinking approach to understanding how technologies work, fail, and can be secured.

Transition into a cybersecurity role (SOC Analyst → Security Engineer → Cloud Security) by building strong technical fundamentals, hands-on experience, and real-world problem-solving ability.

My engineering experience has developed skills that directly translate into cybersecurity:

• Root cause analysis → Investigating security incidents and anomalies
• Systems thinking → Understanding how networks, systems, and users interact
• Troubleshooting under pressure → Diagnosing and resolving complex issues
• Process optimization → Improving security workflows and efficiency

This foundation allows me to approach cybersecurity with a focus on understanding systems deeply, not just following tools or checklists.

• Completing structured labs on TryHackMe
• Building and working within a Kali Linux virtual environment
• Practicing real-world security scenarios (log analysis, detection, system behavior)
• Documenting tools, concepts, and troubleshooting processes

• Kali Linux
• VirtualBox
• TryHackMe
• Linux CLI
• (In Progress) Splunk, AWS, Microsoft 365

cybersecurity-labs/
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├── TryHackMe/
│   ├── RoomName/
│   │   ├── notes.md
│   │   └── screenshots/
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├── Labs/
│   ├── Kali-Setup.md
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└── README.md

• Focus on understanding systems, not memorizing steps
• Break and troubleshoot environments to build real problem-solving ability
• Keep documentation concise and practical
• Prioritize consistency and execution over perfection

• ✅ Kali Linux lab environment built and configured
• ✅ Initial TryHackMe labs completed
• ⏳ Continuing daily lab practice and skill development

Build the skills and experience necessary to operate effectively in real-world security environments, with a long-term focus on cloud and security engineering.