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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · Aug 22

14 Programming Languages with the Best YouTube Channels to Learn From:

❯ C ➟ The Net Ninja
❯ C++ ➟ CodeBeauty
❯ C# ➟ Brackeys
❯ Golang ➟ Tech School
❯ Java ➟ Programming with Mosh
❯ JavaScript ➟ Traversy Media
❯ Kotlin ➟ Coding in Flow
❯ Lua ➟ TheCodingTrain
❯ PHP ➟ Traversy Media

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 8h

You don't need to write code but learn to read Python and PowerShell. Just understand what a script does when you see it. Takes 30 days of focused practice and separates you from 60% of entry-level candidates who panic at code.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 9h

Your first cybersecurity job will be boring. Closing tickets, running vulnerability scans, writing reports. That's fine. You're getting paid $65K-$80K to learn infrastructure. Stay 18 months, get CISSP, then jump to $100K+

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 10h

The Perfect Roadmap doesn’t exist

Keep evolving as you are learning

You know you best 🫶

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 10h

Look up to and learn from people with positive and meaningful personalities and achievements that align with your life’s purpose and focus on them.

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 10h

Most careers take years before you see real money:

Nursing — 4 yrs → $65K
Teaching — 4 yrs → $55K
Accounting — 4 yrs → $60K
Law — 7 yrs → $90K

Tech — 12+ mos → $70K+ (no degree)

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 10h

Install Wireshark and capture your own network traffic. Set up Splunk Free and feed it logs. Break into your own test machine with Metasploit. The interview question is always "tell me about a time you did this" and most people have nothing.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 11h

Tough times don't last, tough people do 😶

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 11h

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

- Marcus Aurelius

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Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 11h

- what's a firewall and how does it work?
- Difference between a threat, vulnerability, and risk?
- What is DDoS?
- What is TCP/IP three-way handshake?
- What is hashing?
- Difference between Encryption and Hashing?

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 11h

Here are 9 really common cybersecurity interview questions:

Practice them in front of a mirror:

- Explain the CIA triad in cybersecurity
- Explain the concept of Zero Trust
- Explain the principle of least privilege

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 12h

The Perfect PYTHON Stack 🐍
Frontend → Streamlit
Backend → FastAPI
Database → PostgreSQL
APIs → Requests
Data → Pandas
ML → Scikit-learn
Deploy → AWS / Render

One stack. Endless projects.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 12h

Sysadmin is one of the most beginner friendly jobs in tech and it pays $50K–$80k.

This site gives you the labs, tools, and guides to get started.

www.opensourceprojects.dev/post/1951230...

A curated list of amazingly awesome open-source sysadmin resources

www.opensourceprojects.dev

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 12h

You need cybersecurity projects in your portfolio.

But even more important is understanding the project itself:

- What did you build?
- What technology did you use?
- How is it designed?
- How does it work?

Your knowledge matters more than just having it listed!

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 12h

These aren’t just “labs.”
They’re real-world setups used by actual companies.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 12h

5 AWS Projects That Prove You’re Ready for Real Work
• Static website → S3 + CloudFront
• Serverless API → Lambda + API Gateway
• Database app → EC2 + RDS
• Real-time alerts → CloudWatch + SNS
• Data analytics pipeline → S3 + Glue + Athena

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 12h

GRC roles pay $70K-$95K and don't require you to be technical. You read policies, run audits, understand frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001. Google Cybersecurity Certificate covers this for $49/month. Done in 6 months, zero coding.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 19h

You don’t need a computer science degree to escape hospitality and pivot into tech. One targeted cert can open the door. Stack it with focused labs and you’ve got the credibility to move into high-paying IT roles that fund freedom instead of long shifts.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 19h

Kali 🐉 or Parrot 🦜?

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

TIP !
Go to chatgpt, ask it to draw up a plan on what to do to become top 1% in your field (a specific field that you care about, follow it (include that you have a 9-5 if you work full time).

thank me in months.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

6 Stealthy Cyber Attacks You Might Be Ignoring!

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

LinkedIn searches work by keywords. If "Python" or "AWS Certified" or "Data Analysis" isn't in your profile, recruiters won't find you. Add skills to your headline and your about section. Be specific.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

Cybersecurity jobs want Security+ because it proves you know networking and threat basics. It's not easy. Plan for three to four months of study. SOC Analyst positions start around $70K–$85K.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

THE CONCEPT OF HASH.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

SQL is the one skill every Data Analyst job asks for. Learn it in six weeks. Add Excel and Tableau or Power BI. Build two real projects analyzing actual data. Entry roles are $62K–$75K.

Michael ➟ 👨‍💻 🐍 @themeek766.bsky.social · 1d

In my mind, if I’m a defender, I want to build and secure my environment so that if a threat actor does somehow get a foothold, they immediately regret that decision