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Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
Rolling cohorts run all year, so seats fill fast in every country. Apply at aws.amazon.com/training/rest… — pick your country and lock in your spot today. Stay Dangerous.
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Run a full coding agent locally.
No API bills. No limits. No data leaving your machine.
Private. Powerful. 100% free.
I made a step-by-step guide anyone can follow in minutes.
To get it, just:
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→ Comment “LOCAL”
→ Follow me (so I can DM)
Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
You’re never more than 30 days away from a $30 an hour job
You’re never more than 90 days away from $90k/y
The only thing stopping you
IS YOU
Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
Just built a WhatsApp AI agent that replaced an entire customer support team.
Sold the setup for $2,000 + $500/mo and clients are begging for more.
Here’s what it does:
– Reads your company’s Google Doc (FAQs, policies, service info)
– Lets customers ask anything on WhatsApp
– Replies instantly using ChatGPT or Gemini
– Handles hours, pricing, bookings, even dynamic logic like closure dates
– No retraining, no dev work just update the Doc and it works
Perfect for gyms, clinics, restaurants, service businesses, or anyone tired of answering the same 20 questions daily
Built it in n8n + WhatsApp Cloud API: no code, no friction.
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I’ll DM you the entire plug and play workflow
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I just created a Complete SOC Analyst Roadmap, a 5 Step Guide, that will show you the steps to Land a Job in Cyber Security.
Today, the focus is on Blue Team, which is Defensive Security. If you follow this guide, it will lead you on the path of landing your dream job that might even allow you to work in your pajamas.
Not everyone's path will be the same. You can follow whatever path fits you. However, if you are looking for a structured outline, this will help.
Before you go further, Bookmark this for later. 📚
Here is the 5 Step Guide to become a SOC Analyst:
Foundations of IT - This will help you build the basic knowledge you need.
1. Operating Systems (Windows and Linux Fundamentals)
2. Networking Basics (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, ports and protocols)
Core Cybersecurity Knowledge - Learning to understand how both offensive and defensive security work. This even includes Governance.
1. Cyber Kill Chain & MITRE ATT&CK
2. Common Attack Vectors
3. Security Controls - Prevention, Detection, and Response
4. Risk & Compliance - Learning CIS, ISO, and NIST
SOC Tools & Platforms
1. SIEM
2. EDR/XDR
3. Threat Intel - VirusTotal, Shodan, and more
4. Ticketing & SOAR - JIRA, ServiceNow, and other tools
Detection and Response Skills
1. Alert Analysis - What to look for in a real alert
2. Log Analysis - Looking at DNS, Proxy, Windows Event Logs and more
3. Incident Response - The Triage process, escalation, and containment
4. Writing Reports - Learn how to write clear and understandable reports
Hands on Practice
1. Build a Home Lab
2. TryHackMe
3. HacktheBox
4. CTFs
Certifications
Level 1 - CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, Linux+, CCNA
Level 2 - CompTIA Security+, Google Cybersecurity Cert, SC-200, SC-900, CySA+, GIAC GCIA, GCIH
Bonus
1. Networking - not the TCP/IP kind, but the shaking hands kind.
2. Volunteer
3. Join Groups
4. Give Presentations
I've been fortunate enough to work in this field for over 25 years. Yes, it's a hard field to get into, but with hard work ethic and drive, anyone can succeed. My journey has been amazing and I hope to help you anyway that I can.
What other things am I missing?
Remember, bookmark this for later. 📚 If this was helpful to you, please take the time to ♻.
If you're looking for a mentor, visit linktr.ee/mikemillercyber
Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
Want to get into cybersecurity but don’t know where to start?
Aim for a NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER position
Sounds oddly specific
But there’s a reason
Let me explain
Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
Several different ways to flip the script on Recruiters when they ask you “What’s the salary you’re targeting” so you dont low ball yourself in an interview
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🔥 The Plan: 10 Steps to DevOps Mastery
⏩ Start Here: Foundation Phase (20 days)
🖥 Linux Basics
- Learn to use the terminal: cd, ls, mkdir, rm, etc.
- Understand permissions, users, file systems.
- Practice on Ubuntu or CentOS (use a VM or cloud instance).
🔧 Git & GitHub
- Learn version control: git clone, commit, push, pull, branch, merge.
- Create your own project, push code to GitHub.
🌐 Basic Networking
- Understand IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TCP/UDP, firewalls, ports.
- Tools: ping, curl, netstat.
📜 Bash or Python Scripting
- Start with Bash for automation (if, for, while, functions).
- OR learn Python for broader use and tool scripting.
🔥 Core DevOps Tools Phase ( 30-40 days)
🐳 Docker
- Learn to containerize applications.
- Concepts: Images, Containers, Volumes, Networks.
- Commands: docker build, run, ps, exec.
⚙️ CI/CD (GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins)
- Build pipelines: Code → Build → Test → Deploy
- Write .gitlab-ci.yml or Jenkinsfile
- Automate test & deployment steps.
☸️ Kubernetes (K8s)
- Understand Pods, Deployments, Services.
- Try minikube or kind for local practice.
- Learn kubectl commands and yaml configs.
🔧 Helm Charts
- Package K8s apps using Helm
- Understand values.yaml and chart structure.
🌍 Cloud & Infra as Code Phase (20-30 days)
☁️ Cloud Platforms (AWS or GCP)
- Basics: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC (in AWS) or GCE, Cloud Storage, IAM (in GCP).
- Practice using free-tier.
🛠 Terraform (IaC)
- Learn to define infra in .tf files.
- terraform init, plan, apply, destroy.
- Manage infra across environments.
Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
How does Linux work from the basics?
I know, we've done various revisions previously on this in my tweets, but this page is a collection of everything.
Comment with "Linux" and get this resource.
Also, RETWEET for my DM to get early access.
Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
4 IT CERTIFICATIONS IN 60 DAYS 🚀
The need for cybersecurity skills has never been greater.
There’s NEVER been a better time to take action.
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make sure to check out our python + ai series! free for all and we have demos and environments setup for you all to run and get hands on with.
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Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
Gosh if only somebody’s bootcamp had a chrome plugin that tailors your resume for each job application to solve this
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my million $ muslim business habits:
— no ribā
— pray 5x
— trust Allāh
— say alhamdulillāh
— donate % of profits
— start your day at fajr
— make istighfār a habit
— spend time with family
— no music or tabarruj in content
— set intentions before everything
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Ismail Abdur-Rahman retweeted
Contrarian thoughts.
A long post.
It’s not courage if you don’t believe you will fail.
I am not courageous because I believe that success isn’t improbable, it’s inevitable. When I fail, I just keep adjusting until I succeed.
I am not married to the plan, just the outcome.
Humility is to have a low estimation of one’s ability.
I am not humble. I know what I can and can’t do. I have an accurate estimation of my ability. I find it harmful to my mental health and well being by constantly undershooting.
Critical feedback is a gift. Compliments are a trap.
Feedback, when given as thoughtful and nuanced is how you correct for mistakes. It’s a blueprint on how to succeed.
Unsolicited feedback is not usually welcomed. Be careful about giving it. Feedback that is requested is often referred to as coaching or consulting.
This is valuable.
I don’t run from criticism.
I embrace it.
Praise is a drug. The more you get it, the more you want it. And, like drugs, becomes less and less effective with each use.
Praise diminishes your own ability to judge good from bad. It creates a dependent relationship for others to assign value to you, your work and accomplishments.
The need for praise makes you needy. Needy people are repulsive. It needs to be constantly fed and can tire those giving it, out.
Praise makes me a prisoner.
Praise is a form of control and power.