Skillz/Toolbox - Ayaan's Homepage

** PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES I KNOW **

#	Language	Level	My Thoughts
1	Python	intermediate - still learning how to use it in cyber	Learning python is hard in the age of vibe coding but easier than Java. It's fun its like coding the way you talk
2	Java	intermediate	we use it in class a lot. its ok i guess. kinda verbose compared to python lol. but it taught me about OOP and thats actually pretty useful. still prefer python tho ngl
3	HTML/CSS	intermediate	i know how to read it still learning how to write it
4	Bash/Shell	getting there	im always writing little scripts to automate scanning and stuff. nothing fancy yet but im getting better

** SECURITY TOOLS I USE **
(some important tools)

-- RECON / SCANNING --

Nmap - if u dont know nmap ur not a real security person i use it to scan networks and find what services are running on what ports. "-sS -sV -O" is like my go-to command combo. you have to check it out seriously.

Wireshark - wireshark is like a microscope for ur network, u can see EVERY packet going in and out actually looking at a real TCP handshake in wireshark made it click for me way more than any textbook ever could.

Hydra - hydra is a fast login brute force tool for testing auth security. great for checking weak passwords in labs and CTF practice. i use it carefully in legal environments only.

-- OS / PLATFORMS --

Kali Linux - kali is a great OS and VM's are awesome

Metasploit - metasploit framework is what they use in the movies when hackers r "hacking" it is amazing for understanding exploits and how vulnerabilities work. i use it in lab environments and on Tryhackme machines ONLY obviously.

Burp Suite - for web app security testing. intercepts HTTP requests so u can modify them and find SQL injection and XSS. the community edition is free which is awesome.

** CURRENTLY LEARNING **

> network forensics and incident response
> Bug Bounty Hunting
> advanced python scripting for security automation
> docker / containers for lab environments
> more CTF stuff always

this list is always growing; there is SO MUCH to learn in security its crazy