Week 1 Recap: Building the Foundation for PNPT Success!
Hey everyone!
This week marks the official start of my PNPT prep journey, although it took a slightly longer route than anticipated (12 days instead of 7) due to some awesome CTFs and cybersecurity workshops.
But better late than never, right?
This first week was all about laying the groundwork for future success. I focused on essential networking concepts, Linux fundamentals, and even dipped my toes into Python scripting.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I learned:
Networking Fundamentals:
- IP and MAC Address Mastery: I demystified the basics of IP and MAC addresses, understanding how they work together to identify devices on a network.
- Handshake Hero: I explored the three-way handshake, the crucial dance that establishes a connection between two devices.
- Subnetting Superhero: I tackled subnetting, a skill essential for understanding network segmentation and IP address allocation.
Lab Environment Setup:
- VM Master: I conquered the world of virtual machines, learning how to install and configure platforms like VMware or VirtualBox for a safe and isolated testing environment.
- Kali Conqueror: I welcomed Kali Linux, the go-to platform for penetration testing, into my virtual labs.
Programming Power-Ups:
- Scripting Savvy: I embarked on the exciting world of Bash scripting on Linux, a powerful tool for automating tasks and streamlining workflows.
- Python Pioneer: I started my Python adventure, diving into fundamental concepts like data types, variables, functions, and conditional statements. I also explored more advanced topics like looping and advanced string manipulation.
Learning Goes Deeper:
For those who want to dive deeper into the daily specifics of my learning journey, I’ve uploaded detailed notes on my GitHub repository for this week! Each day’s learnings are documented in a separate file, making it easy to find the information you’re interested in https://github.com/0xShakhawat/cracking-the-pnpt.
Looking Ahead:
Week 1 has been a fantastic foundation-building experience. I’m excited to delve deeper into these concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios in the coming weeks.
Let me know in the comments below — what are you most excited about learning in the PNPT journey?
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P.S. Huge shoutout to the CTF and workshop organizers for the incredible learning opportunities!
