Security Notes & Writeups

SOC learning notes, TryHackMe writeups, certification study guides, and cybersecurity lab documentation.

SOC / Blue Team

Getting Started with Microsoft Sentinel: A Beginner's Guide

How I set up Microsoft Sentinel on a free Azure account, configured log ingestion, and created my first detection rules.

Jun 2026 8 min read
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TryHackMe

TryHackMe SOC Level 1 Path: Week 1 Notes

My notes and key takeaways from the first week of the SOC Level 1 learning path, covering cyber defense frameworks and network fundamentals.

May 2026 6 min read
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Certifications

SC-900 Study Guide: What I Learned About Microsoft Security

A structured breakdown of the SC-900 exam topics, my study resources, and tips for passing the Microsoft Security Fundamentals exam.

May 2026 10 min read
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Labs

Building a Malware Analysis Lab with FlareVM and REMnux

Step-by-step guide to setting up an isolated malware analysis environment using FlareVM and REMnux for safe dynamic analysis.

Apr 2026 12 min read
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SOC / Blue Team

Phishing Email Analysis: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

How I analyzed a real phishing email sample, extracted IOCs, and documented findings using free threat intelligence tools.

Apr 2026 7 min read
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TryHackMe

TryHackMe: Pre-Security Path Complete — Key Takeaways

Completed the Pre-Security path. Here are the most important concepts I learned about networking, web fundamentals, and Linux basics.

Mar 2026 5 min read
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