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| Dive into the wonderful world of cyber security by engaging in festive beginner-friendly exercises every day in the lead-up to Christmas! |
Every December, there's this super cool event called Advent of Cyber that TryHackMe puts together. It's basically like a month-long hacking party for everyone who's into cybersecurity, from total newbies to the pros. They throw out a new challenge every single day, and it's like a treasure hunt where you get to learn cool stuff about cybersecurity.
So, what's the deal with Advent of Cyber? It's a totally free event that's like a Christmas advent calendar, but instead of candy, you get a new cyber puzzle every day! They have these 24 daily challenges that are fun and don't require you to be a tech genius or anything. They're all themed, so it's like you're fighting hackers in a festive way. And don't worry if you don't know much about hacking, because they give you tutorials that walk you through it all.
What kind of topics do they cover? Oh man, they've got a bunch of stuff! They talk about keeping websites safe from bad guys, cracking codes, playing around with computer systems like a boss, and even understanding those sneaky computer viruses. It's like a crash course in all the important parts of cybersecurity.
Why should you join? Well, it's a great way to learn new skills and get better at the ones you already have. Plus, you get to play in a safe space, like a video game but for hacking, so you don't break anything real. And let's not forget, it looks pretty sweet on your resume or LinkedIn when you say you've done this. It's like getting a gold star for playing video games, but for real life!
How do you get started? Just sign up for a free account on TryHackMe and join the Advent of Cyber when it kicks off. Then, every day, you just log in and check out the new challenge.
Here's some advice to rock the challenges:
- Spend a little time on it every day. They're quick, but you gotta be consistent.
- Read the cheat sheets (I mean tutorials) they give you. They're like your personal hacking guides.
- Don't be shy! Make friends with other people doing the challenges. They can help you and you can help them. It's like having a study group, but for hacking.
- If you get stuck, just ask for help in their forums. Everyone's there to learn, so don't worry about looking dumb.
In the end, whether you're a hacker extraordinaire or just someone who thinks computers are neat, Advent of Cyber 2024 is gonna be a blast. You'll learn a ton, make some friends, and maybe even impress your teachers with your new cyber skills. So, let's get ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity and have some fun!