# From Python & FE to Cybersecurity: My Journey Through Tech and IT

## Short history of my IT and Tech journey

I’ve started with an intense 9 months course - Python from Scratch.

* The course was taken remotely. On weekends, we (the students) joined online Zoom meetings with our teacher.
    
* I had practice with SQL, Git (Gitlab), CSS, HTML, OOP, etc…
    
* We did a finishing project to get certified. My stack was Python/Django/Bootstrap.
    

### After the course - passion to Linux/Cybersecurity

I dove deeper into the Python world. In that journey, I’ve found some interesting things:

1. Linux
    
2. Cybersecurity
    
3. Terminal
    

Linux looked so cool. I bought a new 1TB SSD and decided to set up dual boot laptop with Windows/Linux(Ubuntu).

I needed Windows for the Photoshop and Lightroom. I was an active Photographer back at that time.

### Back end/Front end

Later on I started to question whether I really wanted to work and learn the things the Python world was offering. At that moment I wasn’t interested in AI or Data Science.

I was learning Kivy with Python - the UI creation tool. During my learning progress I’ve discovered that there are many other tools used for UIs like React/Angular/Vue.

At that time (and still now) the most popular tool was React (created by Facebook).

So I needed to learn Javascript and become better at CSS.

### Front End intro

I’ve started to learn Javascript. After Python, it took some time to get used to the many semicolons, hehe.

I was learning Front End stack and of course some Linux in the background as an “activity to relax and chill”.

### Jumping into Internet of Things world (IoT)

I noticed an opportunity to participate in an internship at a leading technology company.

I had a great experience during the 3 months internship.

I’ve learned some really interesting things about IoT, Trackers, Decrypting and Communication between satellites and devices with SIM cards.

### Front end journey

After the internship I was still learning Javascript. During that period I’ve decided to take a chance and try to find a job which would accept me as a learner. Some companies do that - they invest into employees by letting them to learn.

I knew one person which was really smart and had his own start up. I decided to try.

During the interview, I showed my project which I made to get certified. I said that my goal is to learn React. CTO (the person that I knew) told me that this technology is part of their stack and for my surprise, he accepted to hire me as a learner.

When I was hired I only knew how to write a basic Javascript funtion. And my big learning journey began.

I really want to say a BIG Thank You to the person who accepted to hire me as a learner.

That journey lasted for nearly 3 years (2yrs 9mos).

I’ve learned many interesting tools and had an opportunity to be a part of complex web apps. The code base was very dynamic.

Long story short. Now I can build Webpages with React. Also I had some practice with React Native.

### What now?

Now I’ve decided to fully dive into cybersecurity, because it’s my passion. I was kind of a “hacker” my whole life.

I follow Master OTW for a long time and I have 3 books that he wrote:

1. Linux Basics For Hackers
    
2. Network Basics For Hackers
    
3. Getting started to becoming a master hacker
    

Currently I’m reading the first book. I’ve read half of it already. and did practice tasks.

Also I’m planning to add HackTheBox exercises to my journey.

### Main Goal

My goal in this journey is to write a blog about my learnings and foundings in this broad field in the format of **Today I’ve learned**.

And the main goals are CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ certificates. After that I’ll dive into job search.

But first priority is to read all of the books that I have. Master OTP is a really nice guy, I like how he teaches.

### Last words

I believe that for some people this journey could be interesting to follow. I invite you to follow and share this journey.

From Python and Front End to Cybersecurity.

Cheers,

Cybr