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My Path to Top 4% on TryHackMe

Sharing my learning journey, favorite CTF rooms, and techniques that helped me reach top 4% globally.

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The Journey

When I first started on TryHackMe, I had basic knowledge of Linux and networking. Over the course of several months of dedicated practice, I climbed to the top 4% globally.

Favorite Rooms

Beginner Rooms

  • Basic Pentesting: Great introduction to enumeration
  • Blue: Windows exploitation fundamentals
  • Kenobi: Linux privilege escalation

Intermediate Rooms

  • Buffer Overflow Prep: Essential for OSCP preparation
  • Active Directory: Enterprise environment attacks
  • Threat Intelligence: SOC-focused room

Advanced Rooms

  • Hacking with PowerShell: Advanced Windows post-exploitation
  • Red Team Engagements: Full red team methodology

Key Strategies

  1. Consistency over intensity - Practice daily, even if just 30 minutes
  2. Take notes - Document every room and technique
  3. Build your methodology - Create a systematic approach to each challenge
  4. Learn the fundamentals - Networking and Linux are the foundation
  5. Join the community - Discord and forums are invaluable resources

Impact on My Career

The skills I developed on TryHackMe directly translated to my roles as SOC Analyst at NCCS and Penetration Tester at ZeroxInnovation.