COLLUSIONWITHWHITEROSE

The past few months have been difficult for me. On top of radical lifestyle changes, location, and challenges in my education, I’ve also been facing something akin to writer’s block which I will call Programmer’s block. I like to think I’m more than just a programmer, I’d like to reach beyond the bounds of just typing out code for software. I’d like to study cybersecurity more and more in order to fulfill my goal of becoming an ethical hacker.

I’ll start by doing a review of the stuff I’ve learned over the years. I haven’t written a single line of code in months since I was too tired and unmotivated. I need to get my shit together in CS.

To do list: 1. Recap on Python, simultaneously finishing up the cybersecurity course I got months ago. (I just need a more structured course to follow). Make projects, no matter how small, to add to Github (which I will link to my Tumblr later). 2. Recap on C++ following an online course. Make projects and add to Github. 3. Study networking in-depth to add to my cybersecurity knowledge. 4. Do freelance work with programming. When I get to this stage, I will link a Fiverr or some other freelancing platform with my profile. 4. Continue building my resume and my cybersecurity knowledge, most of all, staying consistent.  5. Get a good, consistent job in the field I actually enjoy working in. 

A crucial part of the “hacking” process used in cybersecurity is the recon phase. “Recon” is short for “reconnaissance,” which means gathering as much information and data on the selected target or victim machine. While a lot of recon can be in-person and not technical, “Google Dorking” is one technical method of information gathering that can be used during the recon process.