This week marked the beginning of my cybersecurity journey at VIT Chennai, and I shared some exciting beginner-friendly posts to set the foundation. Here’s a quick look back at what we covered.
Welcome to My Cybersecurity Journey – Why I chose cybersecurity, my goals, and what readers can expect from this blog.
What is Cybersecurity? – A simple guide explaining the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), the backbone of all cybersecurity concepts.
Linux Command of the Day – Explored basic commands like pwd, ls, cd.
What is an IP Address? – Broke down IPv4 vs IPv6, types of IP address and categories of IP address.
Why Hackers Love Kali Linux – Shared why Kali Linux is the go-to OS for ethical hackers and introduced powerful tools like Nmap, Wireshark, BurpSuite.
The First Computer Virus: Creeper (1971) – A short history of the world’s first computer virus, why it mattered, and what it taught us.
👉 Takeaway: This week laid the groundwork for understanding cybersecurity basics—from core principles and Linux essentials to networking concepts, hacker tools, and even some history.
