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WHO AM I

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// AAREX :: STUDY SESSIONS

I am an aspiring ethical hacker and cybersecurity researcher — not from a prestigious institution, just a deeply driven student who decided to build his own path. I find exploiting systems as fascinating as reading Stoic philosophy.

My journey began with a single question: why do systems break? That curiosity evolved into obsession, and obsession became a daily discipline. Every morning I wake up to a terminal, a philosophy book, and a clear mission.

I believe ethical hacking is more than a career — it is a mindset. The same patience that carries you through a six-hour CTF challenge is the same patience that makes you a better thinker, a better human being.

Beyond the terminal, I create content, write books, and document my journey openly — so others who started with nothing can find their way forward too.

2+
YRS IN SEC
50+
CTF SOLVES
3
BOOKS WRITTEN

SKILLS

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LINUX
Kali / Arch / Ubuntu / Bash Scripting
🌐
NETWORKING
TCP/IP / Wireshark / Nmap / DNS
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WEB SECURITY
OWASP / Burp Suite / SQLi / XSS
🔍
OSINT
Maltego / Shodan / theHarvester
🐍
PYTHON
Scripting / Automation / Tool Building
🎯
BUG BOUNTY
HackerOne / Bugcrowd / Reports
🏴
CTFs
TryHackMe / HackTheBox / PicoCTF
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CYBER RESEARCH
Threat Analysis / CVE Research

THE JOURNEY

The honest roadmap from zero to ethical hacker. No shortcuts. No fluff. Just the real path.

STEP 01
LINUX FUNDAMENTALS

Everything in cybersecurity runs on Linux. Master the file system, permissions, bash scripting, process management, and networking commands. Kali Linux is your primary environment.

  • Install Kali Linux in VirtualBox
  • Master core commands: ls, grep, find, chmod, netstat, nmap
  • Write at least 10 bash automation scripts
STEP 02
NETWORKING DEEP DIVE

Without networking knowledge, you are completely blind as a hacker. TCP/IP, OSI model, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ARP, and routing are the foundation of every attack and defense.

  • Study CompTIA Network+ as a reference guide
  • Practice live traffic analysis with Wireshark
  • Understand exactly how a website request travels end-to-end
STEP 03
PROGRAMMING

Python is your primary weapon. Start simple — automate tasks, write port scanners, build security tools from scratch. Then learn JavaScript to understand client-side exploitation.

  • Python: requests, socket, subprocess, scapy
  • Build 5 original security tools on GitHub
  • Read and study open source exploit code
STEP 04
WEB SECURITY

The OWASP Top 10 is your technical bible. Learn each vulnerability class in depth — SQLi, XSS, IDOR, SSRF, CSRF, and file upload bypasses. Practice on DVWA and PortSwigger Labs daily.

  • Build a complete Burp Suite workflow
  • Complete all PortSwigger Web Security Academy labs
  • Read every public HackerOne disclosed report you can find
STEP 05
CTF PRACTICE

Capture The Flag competitions are where theory transforms into real skill. Solve challenges across web, crypto, forensics, binary exploitation, and reverse engineering. Lose often. Learn every time.

  • TryHackMe — complete 100 rooms minimum
  • HackTheBox — solve 20+ machines
  • Participate in CTFtime.org events weekly
STEP 06
BUG BOUNTY

Convert your skills into real-world impact and income. Start with private programs, study scope carefully, and report every finding responsibly. One well-written P1 report changes your entire career trajectory.

  • Active accounts on HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti
  • Focus on one target for a full 30 days
  • Document everything — write professional, reproducible reports
STEP 07
ADVANCED SECURITY RESEARCH

This is the frontier. CVE discovery, malware analysis, red teaming, cloud security, and binary exploitation. Build original tools, publish research, and create a reputation that speaks for itself.

  • Target certifications: OSCP, CEH, eJPT
  • Build a public GitHub security portfolio
  • Write security blog posts, publish writeups, contribute to open source

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LIBRARY

Three books written from lived experience — philosophy, focus, and hacking. Each one is a world unto itself. Enter, read, and transform.

Philosophy
The Philosophy
of Becoming
By AAREX • Philosophy

A deep guide on becoming your best self — Stoicism, discipline, purpose, delayed gratification, and the wisdom of self-development.

Read Book →
Focus
Focus Beyond
Distraction
By AAREX • Productivity

The ultimate productivity guide — dopamine reset, deep work systems, 8+ hour focus sessions, sleep optimization, and digital minimalism.

Read Book →
Ethical Hacking
The Ethical
Hacker Journey
By AAREX • Cybersecurity

A complete roadmap from absolute zero to ethical hacker — Linux, networking, web security, CTFs, bug bounty, and building a real career.

Read Book →

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