The.Akani

Tech! ||GGMU❤||Cybersecurity||Infosec||Pentester||Opensource||DevSecOps|| Dream Chaser♏

[The XSS Rat - Proud XSS N00b :-) @theXSSrat]

Myth: you need to be a math wizard to hack the web.
Truth: you need curiosity and a half-decent notepad.
That's it. That's the whole secret.

The 901 Beginner Web Hacking Guide — built for the rat that's still finding their feet 🐀
👉 https://t.co/QUkGhFdey9
#bugbounty #infosec

[Cyber_Racheal @CyberRacheal]

I’ll say this again.

Nmap is free.
Hydra is free.
Allison is free.
OpenVAS is free.
Kali Linux is free.
Wireshark is free.
Burp Suite is free.
Metasploit is free
Portswigger is Free.
John the Ripper is free.
OSINT Framework is free.
Shodan (basic tier) is free.
TryHackMe & Hack The Box (basic tiers) are free. A lot more free platforms around.

You claim you want to learn cybersecurity yet you give excuses about resources.

Nothing has to be perfect.

Not a fancy certification to begin.
Not a $1,000 course to practice.
Or even the “perfect” setup.

All you need is your laptop, phone, an internet connection, and the decision to start today.

Every day you delay, someone else is learning, practicing, and moving closer to the career you say you want.

Stop waiting for the “right time.”
Stop blaming the lack of resources.
Stop making excuses.

Start now. Learn now. Improve now.

You don’t need a mentor to start.

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

@AramideOyekunle Ad Jesum per Mariam

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

@ireteeh Ahh

[Cynthia Ozumba @CynthiaOzumba]

How to search for remote jobs by company size (startup vs enterprise strategy)

Applying for a remote job at a 10-person startup using the same strategy as a 5,000-person enterprise is a recipe for silence.

The platforms you use, the type of your CV, and even who you talk to must shift based on the size of the room you're trying to enter.

If you want to stop shouting into the void, you need to master these two distinct playbooks:

1. The Startup Playbook (1–50 Employees)

✓ The Goal: Show you can handle chaos and wear multiple hats.

✓ Where to Search: Skip LinkedIn. Go to Wellfound (formerly AngelList) or Y Combinator’s "Work at a Startup." These platforms are designed for founders who value speed and direct access.

✓ The Filter: On Wellfound, use the "Distributed teams only" toggle. This filters for companies that have no physical office, meaning they won't suddenly ask you to relocate in six months.

✓ The Outreach Strategy: Don't wait for a job post. Look at the "People" tab on LinkedIn. Find the Founder or the Head of Operations. Send a message that identifies a specific problem they have (e.g., “I noticed your checkout flow has a bug, I’ve fixed similar issues for X brand.”).

2. The Enterprise Playbook (500+ Employees)
The Goal: Show you can follow systems and fit into a structured hierarchy.

✓ Where to Search: Focus on FlexJobs, Ottah, and LinkedIn (using the "Remote" filter). Large companies pay for these premium job boards because they need high-volume, pre-vetted talent.

✓ The Timezone Filter: Enterprises are obsessed with Overlap Hours. They rarely hire Worldwide unless they have a local entity in your country.

Search for "EMEA" (Europe, Middle East, Africa) if you are in Nigeria to ensure you match their 9-to-5 synchronous requirements.

✓ The Outreach Strategy: Don't DM the CEO - they won't see it. Instead, find the "Talent Acquisition Manager" or a "Peer" (someone already doing the job you want). Ask for a Referral Link.

Most enterprise companies have internal referral bonuses, people are literally incentivized to help you get hired.

[Mohsin Khan @tabaahi_]

I asked 10+ top bug hunters who made over $500k+ about their secrets.

Here’s what they said:

1. They work insanely hard (280+ hrs/month) even after earning millions.
2. They master 1–3 programs deeply.
3. Speed matters. Never break your momentum.

1/n

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

I went back and was practicing API sec with labs from @PortSwigger academy and it’s been fun!

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

It’s been so long I shared tweets and I’m wondering why, but it’s fine…
I’m back now!

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

If I’m being honest, I’ve trained almost 100 people in cybersecurity, and one thing that’s common across board is you think you’d hit it big at once.
Well, I’m not going to bring bad news to you, but it’s a crazy field.
You’d have to love it. Because it’ll test your patience.

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

If I’m being honest, I’ve trained almost 100 people in cybersecurity, and one thing that’s common across board is you think you’d hit it big at once.
Well, I’m not going to bring bad news to you, but it’s a crazy field.
You’d have to love it. Because it’ll test your patience.

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

It’s been so long I shared tweets and I’m wondering why, but it’s fine…
I’m back now!

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

I went back and was practicing API sec with labs from @PortSwigger academy and it’s been fun!

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

@_Big_Vic_Szn Going through this tweet and seeing FUTO ballers is crazy mehnnn

[OffSec @offsectraining]

Attention @kalilinux users! In the coming day(s), apt update is going to fail for pretty much everyone.

The reason? We had to roll a new signing key for the Kali repository. You need to download and install the new key manually: https://t.co/Lrx05NhcOx

[Du'An S. Lightfoot ☁️ @labeveryday]

Skills to learn that will sustain you:

1. Linux
2. Networking
3. Python
4. Security
5. Cloud

All while learning and using AI…#LabEveryday

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

@Kynsofficial Team G
-Bash
-Python
-C++

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

@Jr0dR87 @shehackspurple Hello, I’m unable to send you a dm. I’m a pentester trying to upskill. It would be nice to have a chat with you.

[TheCyberPatronNetwork © @TheCyberPatron_]

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How attackers and defenders are using large language models in cyber warfare.

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A course examining the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, including risk management and automation in security operations.

cc: Femi Reis on LinkedIn

[The.Akani @Gideon354]

@AramideOyekunle This isn’t your sign to quit and go into music, yes you reading this.🙏