https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog Technical and community-building writing from Lawrence Juma. en-us https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/wtdkenya2025-recap https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/wtdkenya2025-recap Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:26:23 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/threat-actors-and-their-impacts https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/threat-actors-and-their-impacts Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:56:02 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/adventofcyber-log-analysis-tryhackme https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/adventofcyber-log-analysis-tryhackme Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:15:16 GMT 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) ... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/adventofcyber-day-1-opsec-tryhackme https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/adventofcyber-day-1-opsec-tryhackme Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:24:59 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/tryhackme-soc-fundamentals https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/tryhackme-soc-fundamentals Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:28:36 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/tryhackme-search-skills https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/tryhackme-search-skills Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:06:02 GMT 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,... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/thm-defensive-security-intro https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/thm-defensive-security-intro Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:01:10 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/tryhackme-passive-reconnaissance-writeup https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/tryhackme-passive-reconnaissance-writeup Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:22:40 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/data-breach-prevention https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/data-breach-prevention Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/secure-cloud-storage https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/secure-cloud-storage Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/disaster-recovery-plans https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/disaster-recovery-plans Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/protect-your-webcam-and-microphone https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/protect-your-webcam-and-microphone Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/recognizing-deepfakes-is-this-really-real https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/recognizing-deepfakes-is-this-really-real Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/cyberbullying-awareness https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/cyberbullying-awareness Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/email-security https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/email-security Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/secure-messaging-apps https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/secure-messaging-apps Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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 ... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/manage-your-digital-footprint https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/manage-your-digital-footprint Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/secure-your-webcam-and-microphone https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/secure-your-webcam-and-microphone Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT 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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/safe-iot-usage https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/safe-iot-usage Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT “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... https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/recognize-insider-threats https://jumalaw98.vercel.app/blog/recognize-insider-threats Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT "Trust is like glass. Once it's broken, it's hard to repair." Let's face it: countless individuals are concerned about external dangers like virus attacks, phishing schemes, and hackers, whether they are individuals browsing the internet or business...