Hello, World: Why I'm Starting This Journal

Welcome to my corner of the internet. This is where I’ll document my path through cybersecurity, the wins and the many, many rabbit holes.

What you’ll find here

• College journal: what I’m learning in class, projects, and how coursework connects to real-world security.
• Hack The Box & labs: notes from retired machines, Academy modules, and homelab experiments.
• Certifications: I hold Security+, I’m working on A+ through WGU, and CPTS is the long-term goal. Expect study plans, resources that actually helped, and honest exam debriefs.

Why write it down?

1. Learning by teaching. If I can’t explain it, I don’t really understand it.
2. A record of progress. It’s easy to forget how far you’ve come.
3. Portfolio. Proof of work beats a bullet point on a resume.

What’s next

Right now I’m focused on CompTIA A+ through WGU. Expect the first real post soon.

$ whoami
intrusionjake