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Write the Docs Kenya 2025: Building a Community, One Doc at a Time

On June 7, 2025, the Write The Docs Kenya community proudly hosted its 2nd official conference at @ZetechUniversity in Nairobi. Nowadays, it's normal, yeah, being part of the planning team, executing my deliveries remotely with a team of incredible-m...

June 19, 20256 min read

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TryHackMe (THM): Search Skills

The Search Skills room is designed to help you develop efficient Internet searching techniques. Knowing how to locate relevant and accurate information is critical in cybersecurity. This room covers essential skills such as evaluating search results,...

November 25, 20244 min read

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Day 21: Manage Your Digital Footprint

Imagine every website visit, online purchase, and social media post leaving a trail-like digital footprint in the sand. Over time, this trail builds into your digital footprint—just like actual footprints, it can tell people where you’ve been, what y...

October 20, 20243 min read

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TrtyHack Me (THM): Defensive Security Intro

The "Defensive Security Intro" room introduces essential concepts and practices of defensive cybersecurity. Unlike offensive security, which focuses on finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, defensive security prioritizes preventing attacks, detecti...

November 24, 20244 min read

#BackupSolutions#Preparedness

Day 28: Disaster Recovery Plans

The computer brought a backup to the party because it didn’t want to lose its memory! A disaster recovery plan is a documented strategy that outlines how an organization will respond to a cyber incident, such as a data breach or ransomware attack. T...

October 27, 20242 min read

Secure Smart HomeIoT security

Day 18: Keep Your IoT World Safe

“Is your smart fridge keeping tabs on you? Maybe.” Welcome to the Internet of Things (IoT), where your thermostat, fridge, and coffee machine might chat behind you. Although operating your house with just voice commands is amazing, there is a drawbac...

October 17, 20243 min read

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TryHackMe: Passive Reconnaissance- Writeup

In this room, we will delve into the first module of Network Security, focusing on Passive Reconnaissance. The module covers several vital areas, but here, we will focus on passive reconnaissance tools and techniques, such as whois, nslookup, dig, an...

November 24, 20242 min read

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#AdventOfCyber Day 1 - OPSEC | TryHackMe

The Story McSkidy tapped keys with a confident grin, A suspicious website, now where to begin? She'd seen sites like this, full of code and of grime, Shady domains, and breadcrumbs easy to find. Join the Advent Of Cyber 2024 Room McSkidy’s fingers ho...

January 1, 20258 min read

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Day 20: Secure Your Webcam and Microphone

It’s Day 20 of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. We're almost winning the #cybersec2024 party, and today’s topic might hit a little close to home—literally! Imagine working away on your computer or enjoying downtime, but someone’s watching or listening w...

October 19, 20242 min read

#SIEMAnalysis#SOCWalkthrough

#AdventOfCyber Day 2: Log analysis | TryHackMe

Welcome to Day 2 of the #AdventOfCyber2024! Today's task, "One Man's False Positive is Another Man's Potpourri," focuses on analyzing alerts within a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system to distinguish between True Positives (TPs) ...

January 2, 20258 min read

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Day 26: Is This Real?

Ever wonder if that “celebrity cooking a gourmet meal” video you saw was real or just some digital magic? Well, you’re not alone! Today, we’re diving into deepfakes—a fun tech word for a not-so-fun security risk. Because, hey, it’s 2024, and it seems...

October 25, 20243 min read

Data Breach PreventionCybersecurityAwareness

Day 30: Data Breach Prevention

Why don’t data breaches ever get invited to parties? Because they always leave a bad impression! Data breaches can happen to anyone and expose sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, and personal details. Knowing how to prevent d...

October 29, 20242 min read

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Understanding Threat Actors: Types, Motivations, and Impacts on Cybersecurity

Today, cyber threats are casting their net over the digital world more than ever before. Dangers are caused by such groups as persons, organizations, or even whole nations, who become the real reasons for utilizing the loophole in the system, network...

February 24, 20257 min read

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Day 29: Secure Cloud Storage

Why did the cloud break up with the hard drive? Because it wanted more space for their relationship! Cloud storage has become a popular way to save and share files online. However, just like any storage method, it needs to be secure. This article w...

October 28, 20242 min read

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Day 25: Let’s Make the Internet a Safe Space for All

Ever feel like your online experience is interrupted by a random "keyboard warrior"? Cyberbullying has become a significant concern in our digital age, but there are ways to handle it without letting the trolls ruin your day! Today, we’re talking abo...

October 24, 20243 min read

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Day 22: Keeping Your Secrets Safe

Imagine sharing a private message with a friend, only to discover that others can see it, too. It's not so private anymore, right? Today's topic concerns secure messaging apps—apps designed to protect your messages from prying eyes. Whether you're a ...

October 21, 20243 min read

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TryHackMe (THM) - SOC Fundamentals

The SOC Fundamentals room introduces us to the core concepts of a Security Operations Center (SOC). It explains the responsibilities of a SOC team, its processes, and the technologies it uses to protect an organization from cyber threats. Check out t...

November 26, 20244 min read

#cybersecurityWebcam Security

Day 27: Protect Your Webcam and Microphone

Why did the webcam apply for a job? It wanted to see some action—without any unwanted viewers! In our digital world, protecting our webcams and microphones is crucial to maintaining our privacy. Unauthorized access to these devices can lead to serio...

October 26, 20242 min read

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Day 23: Keep Your Inbox Clean and Secure

Ever feel like your email is a magnet for trouble? You're not alone! Email is one of the favorite playgrounds for hackers because it's where people share so much personal information. But don't worry—today, we'll dive into how to lock down your inbox...

October 22, 20244 min read