6 years as a web developer. Now learning to break what I used to build.
I'm a developer pivoting into cybersecurity. This repository is my public learning log; every concept I study, every tool I try, and every room I complete gets documented here.
| Stage | What | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Foundation | TryHackMe Pre Security (SEC0) | Completed |
| ⬜ In-depth | TryHackMe Cyber Security 101 (SEC1) | In Progress |
| ⬜ Skill Validation | Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate | Not Started |
| ⬜ Scripting Languages | Python & Java | Not Started |
| ⬜ Goal | Jr Penetration Tester | Target: Q3 2026 |
Current study pace: 40 hours/week
TryHackMe profile: Asaad Qamar
Blog (longer writeups): Lab Findings & Blogs
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
cybersecurity-learning/
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├── CyberSecurity(SEC1)-TryHackMe/ # Linux, Windows and AD - CLI - Networking - Cryptography - Exploitation - Web Hacking - Offensive & Defensive Tooling - OWASP Top 10 (2025)
├── Pre-Security(SEC0)-TryHackMe/ # Cyber Security - Network, Computer, OS & Software Basics - Web Working - Attacks and Defences
└── README.md # About Repo
I spent 6 years building web apps in WordPress, Shopify, React, REST APIs, and third-party integrations. I've built authenticated API systems and shipped production code used by thousands of people.
My developer background means I already understand how these systems are built. This repo is where I learn how they're secured.
| Week | Topics Covered | THM Progress | Notes File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Cyber Security - Network, Computer, OS & Software Basics - Web Working - Attacks and Defences | Pre Security ~100% | PreSecurity-Daily-Notes.md |
(Updated every week)
If you're also pivoting into cybersecurity from development, or you're already in the field and want to share advice, I'd genuinely appreciate connecting.
- 💼 LinkedIn: LinkedIn
- 📝 Blog: Lab Findings & Learning Blogs
- 🎯 TryHackMe: Asaad Qamar