Durgesh Wankhede

First-year CS student → Ethical Hacker
Documenting my journey daily
Learning Linux | Networking | Red Team

Follow to grow with me

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

I thought I was getting good at cybersecurity… until this CTF humbled me. (Day-07)

Participated in override.exe
Captured 7 flags, but struggled a lot more than expected.
Big reality check: still a long way to go.

Back to learning.

#Cybersecurity #CTF #Infosec

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

Day 6 of my Cybersecurity Journey

Attended a DevOps in an AI-First World meetup in Pune today.

Big takeaway:
AI isn��t replacing engineers, it’s upgrading them.
DevOps + AI = faster builds, smarter security, better systems.

Learning never stops. 🚀

#Cybersecurity #DevOps #AI

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

Day 5 🚀

Did labs + started learning networking.

Strong foundations > quick wins.

Every concept today = fewer mistakes tomorrow.

#Cybersecurity #BuildInPublic #Consistency

[Ahmedkhan @Ahmed___khaan]

As a beginner in Cybersecurity once you participate in 100 days of Cybersecurity challenges you will never be the same again.

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@Ahmed___khaan Facts!
I’ve just started my 100 days of cybersecurity too, staying consistent is my biggest challenge.

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

Cybersecurity has no “perfect path.”
No degree, roadmap, or checklist guarantees success.
What matters?
→ Curiosity
→ Consistency
→ Doing what you actually enjoy

Start messy. Stay consistent. You’ll figure it out 🔐
Cybersecurity

#CyberSecurity #TechCareer #LearningInPublic

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

I thought hacking needed tools. I was wrong.
Day 4 of my cybersecurity journey:

Focused on Linux permissions & users today.

Biggest insight: Systems don’t get hacked…
They get misconfigured.

📚 Resources: https://t.co/8zDSu6JVQQ
TryHackMe (Linux Fundamentals)

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

Day 3 of cybersecurity:

Most quit here. I didn’t.

Linux deeper (files, perms)
Basics of networking (IP, ports)
Realization:
Don’t learn everything. Learn how things connect.

Don’t just run commands → understand them.
Resources below.

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@alessatrx Hi

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@Burhan_aldeen_ That’s a solid approach
wide scope + business logic is where the real money is.

I’ve noticed programs with large attack surfaces often hide simple logic flaws that automation misses.

Are you prioritizing recon depth or testing breadth right now?

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@cHef_vic__ @ireteeh @OnijeC @segoslavia @Ejikeetolue @_DeejustDee Congrats!

Securing CI/CD pipelines is becoming a big deal now..great area to double down on.

What was the most valuable thing you learned from the AppSec module?

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@archishah61 Spine-leaf really simplifies east-west traffic compared to traditional architectures.
Once it clicks, networking feels very different.

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@HeisChizara @AishaBelloB @sudosheggs @cyber_razz Nice progress 🔥

Modules are a game changer once you start structuring your code better.

Are you building small projects alongside the course? I am beginning the same journey as you. Just curious 🤔

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@Burhan_aldeen_ Love the consistency

That 1 hour focused hunting can compound fast if you stay consistent.

What type of targets are you focusing on right now?

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

@Wura4Cyber @VAInitiatives The avalanche effect still blows my mind 🤯

Did you compare how SHA256 vs MD5 behaves on slightly larger
files?

I’ve been testing similar stuff lately...super interesting patterns.

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

I documented everything I learned (notes + practice):

🔗 GitHub: https://t.co/1X6IFWYQ38

I’m sharing my journey daily as I go from beginner →cybersecurity.

Follow along if you’re learning too.

#Linux #Cybersecurity #LearnInPublic #100DaysOfCode #Tech

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

Linux felt confusing… until I realized this 👇

It’s not about memorizing commands.

It’s about understanding how the system thinks.

Here’s what finally made it click for me 🧵
(+ resources at the end)

[Durgesh Wankhede @DurgeshOps]

Most beginners fail because they try to learn everything at once.

Don’t.

Master the basics deeply → everything else becomes easier.