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# My Journey

## 🧠 My Cybersecurity Journey

### 🚀 How it started

My journey into cybersecurity started with curiosity about how systems work and how they can be broken.\
I was always interested in understanding real-world vulnerabilities rather than just theoretical concepts.

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### 🎯 Why Offensive Security

I chose offensive security because:

* I enjoy problem solving and breaking systems
* I like hands-on learning (CTFs, labs)
* I want to understand how attackers think

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### 🧪 What I’m Learning

Currently focusing on:

* 🌐 Web Exploitation (OWASP TOP 10)
* 🐧 Linux Privilege Escalation
* 🪟 Windows Privilege Escalation
* 🏢 Active Directory Attacks
* 🔍 Enumeration & Recon Methodology

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### ⚔️ Platforms I Use

* TryHackMe
* Hack The Box
* PortSwigger Labs

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### 🛠 Tools I Work With

* Nmap
* FFUF
* Burp Suite
* John the Ripper
* LinPEAS / WinPEAS

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### 📈 My Approach

I follow a structured methodology:

```
Recon → Enumeration → Exploitation → Privilege Escalation → Post-Exploitation
```

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### 🎯 Goal

My goal is to become a professional penetration tester specializing in:

* Web application security
* Active Directory attacks
* Real-world bug bounty hunting

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### ⚡ Mindset

> "Consistency beats talent. Every box, every lab, every failure is progress."

I believe in:

* Learning by doing
* Documenting everything
* Improving daily

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### 🔥 Current Focus

* Advanced Web Exploitation
* Privilege Escalation Techniques
* Real-world attack simulation

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