Day 1 — Starting My Cybersecurity Journey

I’m a Computer Science student at City St George’s, University of London, and I’m starting a public log of my cybersecurity learning.

Why publicly?

Two reasons. First, writing about something forces me to actually understand it — not just watch a video and move on. Second, I want a real record I can point to when I apply for MSc programmes and internships later this year.

Where I’m starting

I completed the TryHackMe Offensive Security Intro room today and I’m halfway through the Complete Beginner path. Next up:

• Finish the TryHackMe Complete Beginner and Cyber Security 101 paths
• Start studying for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
• Work through Harvard CS50 Cybersecurity
• Read papers on LLMs used for cyber attacks (a reading list from Dr Nikos Komninos)

The plan

I’m aiming to build a strong enough foundation over the next 8 weeks to have a real dissertation project in place by term start, sit the Security+ exam, and start seriously applying for MSc programmes and internships in cybersecurity.

More posts as I go.