Emili Radiance

Hi. I’m Emili Radiance, a Network Engineering & Cybersecurity enthusiast. I’m documenting my full journey: hands-on labs, key concepts, and real-world lessons. If you’re into networking or infosec, come along! Let’s learn, share, and level up together🚀.

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“If you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl; but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr. Just wrapped up the first month of #SummerOfCCNA with @NetworkChuck and @CioaraJeremy, trust me it’s worth it!

Certifications increase your chances of getting a job in cybersecurity. Here are 10 FREE ones actually worth your time in 2026.  1.ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): backed by the organisation behind CISSP, recognised globally, free including the exam. isc2.org/certifications…  2.Google Cybersecurity Certificate: covers threat detection, SIEM, Linux, and Python. 85% of completers find employment within six months. coursera.org/professional-c…  3.Fortinet NSE 1, 2 and 3: free courses from one of the world’s leading security vendors. Recognised by employers. training.fortinet.com  4.Cisco Intro to Cybersecurity: free foundational course covering how networks are attacked and defended, with a certificate on completion. skillsforall.com/course/introdu…  5.Securiti AI Governance Certification: two hours, completely free, covers AI laws, compliance, and governance frameworks. education.securiti.ai  6.Google AI Professional Certificate: AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and practical AI tools. Free to audit. coursera.org/professional-c…  7.TryHackMe SOC Level 1 Path: the most practical credential for any aspiring SOC analyst. Complete it, earn the badge, attach it to every application. tryhackme.com/path/outline/s…  8.CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Training: free training from the US government’s cybersecurity agency with certificates on completion. niccs.cisa.gov/training-educa…  9.Alison AI Governance and Ethics: covers AI bias, data protection, and responsible AI deployment. Free with a certificate. alison.com/course/ai-gove… 10.IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate (free audit): covers endpoint security, incident response, and QRadar SIEM. coursera.org/professional-c… The barrier to entry is not money. It never was. Save this and share it with someone who thinks they cannot afford to learn cybersecurity. Repost for others to see.

To every provider wey life dey f*ck skin to skin, I pray you heal from the hurt you can’t talk about, but most importantly I hope you’re learning LIFE 🌹🫂❤️‍🩹

@takkerohan97 @takkerohan97 for a fresher who’s bagged CCNA and Comptia security +, what’s your advice for practical steps to take if SOC is the aim

For those who’ve landed jobs in #cybersecurity, what made you stand out to get hired ?

@commando_skiipz Congratulations 🎉

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1 day to go! Tomorrow, we kick off the Hack-Comm Workshop. You get to learn practical ways to stay safe online, explore real-life cyber attack scenarios, and help build a safer digital community. Get ready to connect, learn, and build. #HackCommWorkshop #CyBlack #CyberSecurity

Two engineers who hacked an airplane's entertainment system to play a video game received lifetime free flight tickets from the airline after revealing how they did it

No course will get you a cybersecurity job. Labs will. Here are the 10 you need to practice right now. 1. TryHackMe SOC Level 1 Path: the single best starting point for anyone who wants to work in a SOC. Covers log analysis, SIEM tools, threat detection, and incident response in a fully guided, beginner-friendly format. tryhackme.com/path/outline/s… 2. HackTheBox Starting Point: step-by-step guided machines that take you from zero to your first real exploitation. Once you finish Starting Point, move to the easy machines and build from there. hackthebox.com/starting-point 3. PortSwigger Web Security Academy: the best free resource for learning web application security. Every OWASP Top 10 vulnerability covered with real labs you actually hack, not just read about. Free. portswigger.net/web-security 4. Blue Team Labs Online: defensive security labs focused on forensics, threat hunting, SIEM analysis, and incident response. Built specifically for people who want to work on the blue team side. blueteamlabs.online 5. OWASP WebGoat: a deliberately insecure web application you run locally and attack. One of the best ways to understand how web vulnerabilities actually work from the inside. owasp.org/www-project-we… 6. VulnHub: free downloadable vulnerable virtual machines you spin up in VirtualBox and practice on locally. No internet required, no subscription, just download and hack. vulnhub.com 7. PicoCTF: a free beginner CTF platform built by Carnegie Mellon University. Covers web exploitation, forensics, cryptography, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation through hundreds of challenges. picoctf.org 8. OverTheWire Bandit: a wargame that teaches Linux fundamentals, SSH, file permissions, and basic exploitation through progressive challenges. If your Linux skills are weak, start here before anything else. overthewire.org/wargames/bandit 9. Immersive Labs: used by enterprise security teams globally for hands-on skills development. Has a free tier with labs covering SOC, malware analysis, cloud security, and threat intelligence. immersivelabs.com   10.Cyberdefenders: blue team focused labs built around real-world attack scenarios with PCAP files, malware samples, and memory forensics. The closest thing to working a real incident without being on the clock. cyberdefenders.org The gap between people who get hired and people who keep applying is not certificates. It is lab hours. Put in the reps. Save this and share it with someone trying to break into cybersecurity. Repost for others to see.

@ireteeh @Cyblackorg @ireteeh We truly rise by lifting others. God bless you for all you do Ma 🫡

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@sadies_page But what’s best, is it gettin CCNA before the upgrade or waiting for the upgrade and getting the 2.0 package😂

Yea...I need to get mine before February 2027

Applied knowledge is what again??

@abiola0x 🫡

@bhigg_caesar dammit. thanks boss.

Over 1 million earned a free ISC2 CC certification for free, what’s your excuse? Enrollment ends today and from tomorrow you have to pay approximately $200, again what’s your excuse?👀 Enroll now and you still got over 6 months for preparation before Dec 2026. #cybersecurity

@abiola0x Closed already

@bhigg_caesar can you please send the link sir?

@cyber__razz Thanks this is great

Did you know you can password lock your USB ports?

@djturge @ArtemPolynko Quick hack… use @grok. Send a prompt like this “I need clickable links to Comptia Network+ exam practice questions”. It would generate as many links as possible both pdfs and online questions

@ArtemPolynko Do you have something like that for the network+ 10-009?

Anyone studying for Security+ ? Dropping a free 100 Questions & Answers practice PDF. These are not trivia questions. They are real exam-style scenarios designed to teach how CompTIA expects you to think, not just memorize. How it works: • Questions are grouped in sets of 10 • Followed by 10 clear answers and explanations • Easy to self-check and reinforce weak areas Covers all Security+ domains, with extra focus on Security Operations, exactly how the exam is weighted. Full practice questions PDF: 🔗 artempolynko.com/wp-content/upl…

Are you preparing for an interview? Here are a few things that can make a real difference: Take time to research the company, understand what they do, the problems they solve, and the industry they operate in. Speaking with context always stands out more than generic answers. Structure your responses (Scenario based) using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Be ready to demonstrate how you’ve applied your skills, whether in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, or policy development, and the impact you delivered. Avoid one-line answers. Use brief, practical examples to show how you think, solve problems, and collaborate with others. Be clear about your value. Employers want to know not just what you’ve done, but how your experience can contribute to their goals. Prepare for common questions like:
Tell me about yourself.
Why should we hire you?
How do you prioritize tasks?
Tell me about a challenge you faced. Finally, remember, interviews go both ways. Ask thoughtful questions about the role, team, and growth opportunities. Good preparation builds confidence, and it helps you show up at your best. Good luck ✨

Finally the wait is over😮‍💨 x.com/cyblackorg/sta…