I’m building a cybersecurity portfolio by doing the boring-but-important work: setting up systems, breaking them safely, and writing down what I learned.
This post is a snapshot of my lab right now and where it’s going next.
Current setup
- Ubuntu server (home mini-PC)
- Basic hardening (SSH + firewall)
- Simple monitoring + alerts to Discord
- A repo that stores configs safely (no secrets committed)
Why I’m starting here
Before running vulnerable machines or CTF platforms, I want:
- A stable base server I can trust
- Repeatable deployment steps
- Visibility when something breaks
Next steps
- Add a reverse proxy and organize multiple services cleanly
- Publish small, repeatable labs (writeups first)
- Move more “ops knowledge” into scripts and documented checklists
- Connect server to a discord bot for easier access
If you’re also learning: start small, document everything, and make your setup observable.