Muhammad Alharmeel

I attempted #OSCP -> I failed. I attempted #OSCE -> I failed. I attempted #GIAC #GSE -> I failed........While looking for some stuff, I found my old GSE cert, and my entire #cybersecurity journey flashed in my memory. My GSE journey started in 2007. After meeting the prerequisites for the GSE (3 GIAC Certs + 2 white papers), I took multiple breaks (out of my control) before continuing to build up the skills and the money required to challenge the GSE exam (a two days on-site practical exam in Vegas scheduled twice a year). I flew to Vegas, challenged the exam, and I failed! My journey failures were like this: OSCP-> fail -> attempt again -> PASS OSCE-> fail -> attempt again -> fail -> attempt again -> PASS GSE-> fail -> attempt again -> PASS I am sharing this with those who may feel disappointed anywhere in the journey. DO NOT GIVE UP! You must accept that failure is a core part of the equation. Knocked out? Get up on your feet again. If it was easy, everybody would do it! Life is HARD, and so YOU should be! @offsectraining @CertifyGIAC @SANSInstitute #InfoSec #BlueTeam

🚨 We’ve Hit 100K Followers on LinkedIn! 🚨 🎉 CyberDefenders, it’s time to celebrate! We’re hosting a massive giveaway with incredible prizes to thank YOU for being part of our journey. Here’s what’s up for grabs: 🎁 5 CCD Vouchers 🎁 5 1-Year Free BlueYard Pro Subscriptions 🎁 5 6-Months Free BlueYard Pro Subscriptions 🎁 5 3-Months Free BlueYard Pro Subscriptions 💥 Want in? Head to our LinkedIn to enter the giveaway and secure your chance to win these amazing prizes! 🕒 Don’t wait – the clock is ticking!  🔗 Go to LinkedIn Now & Enter: bit.ly/41jNHoy

🚨 We’re taking our #CertifiedCyberDefender training to Black Hat MEA this December! SOC Analysts, Threat Hunters, Incident Responders—this hands-on, real-world course is for YOU! ✅Minimize your organization's attack surface. ✅Engineer a solid detection capability. ✅Hunt for threats inside your network. ✅Use SOC tools, techniques, and knowledge to perform efficient security operations. ✅Perform digital forensics. ✅Prioritize what to work on to achieve a better return on investments 🗓️ Dec 1-4, 2024 | 📍 Riyadh 🔥 Use promo code CyberDefenders1024 for a 10% discount! Seats are filling fast! ⏳ Register now 👉 lnkd.in/eNpRz7VZ #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam #BlackHatMEA #ThreatHunting #IncidentResponse

Reflecting on last year’s achievements, #Cyberdefenders has been honored as the Team of the Year by the SANS Institute! 🥇 Our success is your success! 🏆 Join our Discord community to collaborate with the team and be part of the future of cybersecurity! cyberdefenders.org/discord #SANSDMA #Cybersecurity

🔥 Join Us for the Inaugural #Cyberdefenders #onsite #Meetup in #Dubai 🔥 We’re thrilled to host our First Cyberdefenders Meetup this Saturday, 31 August! This exclusive event will be attended by the Founders of Cyberdefenders, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with the team behind our cutting-edge training and cyber range solutions. Whether you’re a seasoned security expert or just starting your journey, this meetup is the perfect occasion to connect with fellow professionals and discover what’s next in our cybersecurity journey. 📅 Date: Saturday, 31 August Click the link below to secure your spot 👉eventbrite.com/e/cyberdefende…

🚀 We're thrilled to announce the release of our #CybersecurityCertificationRoadmap! 🌐 🚀 This community-driven initiative ranks certifications based on YOUR input. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, our roadmap helps you choose the best certifications to match your career goals and experience level. Help us improve it! Vote for vendor-neutral certifications you've taken or suggest new ones for Blue, Red, or InfoSec teams. Share this with your colleagues and friends 👉cyberdefenders.org/community/cybe… #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #RedTeam #CyberSecuriyRoadmap #CyberSecurityCertifications

Check out the latest enhancement to our Cyber Range Labs - the "Educational Mode"! 🎓💡 Now, if you ever find yourself stuck in a lab, simply switch to Educational Mode for that extra guidance needed to push through. cyberdefenders.org/blog/cyberrang… #CyberSecurity #cybersecuritytraining

🚀 Exciting News from #CyberDefenders! 🚀 We're thrilled to unveil our NEW Revamped Leaderboard! It's sleeker, more intuitive, and designed to fuel your competitive spirit. 🌟 Our leaderboard isn't just about rankings; it's a gateway to mastering your skills in #cybersecurity. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this is your chance to shine and climb the ranks of cyber excellence. 🌍 Global Reach: See how you stack up against the best in the world. 🏠 Country-Specific: Dominate the ranks in your own backyard. 📅 Monthly Challenges: Monthly updates to keep you at the edge of your seat. 🏢 Organization Levels: Compete within your organization for that top spot. Are you ready to Defend Smarter, Not Harder? Join us, compete, and rank up! 🔗 Join now and start competing! cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-c… #BlueTeam #DFIR #InfoSec

🌍 Big News for our growing Global #CyberDefenders Community! 🚀 We've expanded our digital horizon! To bring you a faster and smoother lab experience, our engineering team has successfully deployed #AWS regional servers across 4 more continents. No matter where you are in the world, get ready for lightning-fast access and seamless lab access, all from your browser 🔥 #CyberSecurity #DFIR #BlueTeam

Exciting update!🔥: Certified CyberDefender badges will now be issued digitally via #Credly. This prestigious badge is a testament to your skills and dedication in the #DFIR / #BlueTeam field, adding credibility and recognition to your professional profile. Earn your #CCD badge and showcase your expertise to the world! 🚀 #DefendSmarter Badge 👉 credly.com/org/cyberdefen…

🔥 Exciting News! 🔥 We're thrilled to share that our team has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Difference Makers Awards by @SANSInstitute in the 'Team of the Year' category! 🏆 Your support has brought us this far, and we're immensely grateful. Now, we need your help to bring home the award! 🙌 🗳️ Cast your vote for #CyberDefenders by clicking "vote now" at sans.org/about/awards/d…, and let's make a big impact together! Every vote counts, and we appreciate your ongoing support. 💡 Pro Tip: To find us quickly on the voting page, you can use CTRL+F and search for 'CyberDefenders Team' Let's make some noise and continue building a stronger cybersecurity community 🚀 Thank you, truly, for being a part of our journey. Together, we're making a difference! @TheHackerValley #SANSDMA #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #DFIR #BlueTeam

🚀 Ready to take your #BlueTeam and #DFIR skills to the next level? 🌐 Join us at #BlackHat for an exclusive journey through the cyber defense realm with our #CertifiedCyberDefender training and certification #CCD – the #SOC analyst's ultimate guide! 🛡️ The training qualifies you to challenge the prestigious 48-hour, fully hands-on certification exam! 🛡️🔒 This is your ONE chance to attend our signature course in person this year. Explore the exciting modules below, and get ready for an unforgettable final day #DefendTheFlag CTF! Course Modules: ▪ Module 1: Security Operations (SecOps) ▪ Module 2: Incident Response ▪ Module 3: Perimeter Defense ▪ Module 4: Forensics Evidence Collection ▪ Module 5: Disk Forensics ▪ Module 6: Memory Forensics ▪ Module 7: Network Forensics ▪ Module 8: Threat Hunting and Emulation 🏆 Are you up for the challenge? Secure your spot now 🎓 -> blackhatmea.com/trainings-list…

🚀 Exciting News for #SOC Analysts 🚀 Releasing the all-new #MalwareAnalysis - Static Analysis topic to our #Certified CyberDefender (CCD) training. We also have a lab ready for you with a couple of malware samples to practice what you've learned. With the addition of the Malware Analysis module to #CCD, it becomes the most affordable, comprehensive, high-quality, and fully hands-on #SOC and #BlueTeam training. Learn more and enroll here 👉 cyberdefenders.org/blue-team-trai… #Cybersecurity #DFIR

Discover what our users have to say about their experiences with us. You've been our champions, and we couldn't be more grateful, truly. Your feedback means the world to us! 🙏 Check out the testimonials 👉 cyberdefenders.org/cyberdefenders… #CyberDefenders #DFIR #InfoSec #BlueTeam