Context

  • This post is about me starting a new journey in HTB and starting my first path: Information Security Foundation.
  • I wrote this blog to clearly state what I learned through this and what are important or unimportant things in the first 2 modules.
  • In this specific post, I’m not going to discuss any technical aspects or things, because I’ve only completed the first 2 modules, and they are mainly focused on how to think/manage/understand your thoughts — and about not giving up and being persistent.
Intro Learning Process

Quick Notes

Concepts

Module 1 – Intro to Academy
It just tells the main terminologies that are used in HTB Academy — things like Path, Modules, Sections, etc. There’s nothing much to explain here.

Module 2 – Learning Process
The second module has some important concepts/topics — maybe unimportant from other people’s perspective — but I think it is also useful in the sense that it gives you an idea of how simple things like decision-making, setting a goal, or fear of something can be put in a very logically explained way, according to psychology and research.
It can give you direction on how to think clearly, and how to think logically and differently — and to keep going and push your limits to get out of your comfort zone.
(Yes, I did read the whole thing line by line, word by word, and it was so much info to take in. I also added it to favourites to look it up when I don’t feel motivated or feel low.)

Key Takeaways (according to me)

  • Try to think outside the box.
  • Try to search for the most easy solution first.
  • Talent is not something someone is born with — you develop it by training yourself.
  • Define your goal clearly. (very important)
  • Apply what you learn. (very important)
  • Comfort Zone. (Recommended to read the whole section)
  • Children do not fear to explore and they also don’t overcomplicate things like adults do. They also don’t fear failure — that’s why they learn fast. Because they don’t have that imaginary fear of failure — the “what if I fail” mindset.
  • Questioning. (Read the whole ROQ model)
  • Frustration is temporary. This means that when we feel frustrated, it will pass — don’t panic or overreact. Take a deep breath and think about it for a sec.
  • Search for some sample Penetration Testing Reports/Documents to get familiar with it. (Recommended)

What’s Next?

  • Continue the next modules 3-4.
  • Take short notes only for things that looked interesting or useful.
  • Start exploring terminal commands. (already familiar with atleast 40% of them)

Thank You For Reading

Thanks for reading! This is just me sharing my journey as I go. If you’re on a similar path, I hope it helped even a little. More to come soon.