How I Started My Cybersecurity Journey as a Student (ShellSc0ut’s First Shell)

Hey everyone
I’m Suman, also known as ShellSc0ut — a 2nd-year BCA student who just started exploring the world of cybersecurity. This blog marks my first shell, my first step into this exciting field, and I’m documenting every moment.

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How It All Started

Like most students, I didn’t know much about cybersecurity at first. But I always had a curiosity about how systems work — and how people break them.

I discovered platforms like TryHackMe, saw walkthroughs of CTFs on YouTube, and started reading about real-world ethical hackers. That was the spark. I knew I had to dive in.

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My First Steps in Cybersecurity

Here’s what I did to start my journey:

• I signed up on TryHackMe and started beginner-friendly rooms

• Began learning Python to understand scripts, automation, and tool development

• Installed VS Code as my main coding editor

• Started learning about tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark

• Began documenting everything I learn here — on Hashnode

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Why I Chose the Name “ShellSc0ut”

“Shell” represents gaining access — the goal of every hacker.
“Scout” means learner, explorer, observer.

So ShellSc0ut is me — a student scouting the world of shells, payloads, and cybersecurity one step at a time.

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Tools I Use Right Now

• Python for scripting

• TryHackMe for practical learning

• VS Code as my main code editor

• Linux/Kali as my hacking environment

• Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark — exploring each tool slowly

• Hashnode to blog everything I learn

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My Goals Moving Forward

I’m not an expert (yet) — but here’s what I’m aiming for:

• Build a solid cybersecurity lab setup

• Complete Python scripting for automation

• Start creating beginner-friendly blog series

• Get a cybersecurity internship before I graduate

• Contribute to open-source or CTF writeups

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Why I’m Blogging This

I believe writing makes learning deeper.
By sharing what I learn — mistakes, wins, tools, and tips — I hope to help someone else starting out just like me.

Also, this becomes my portfolio, my story, and my proof-of-work.

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💬 Final Words

Everyone starts from zero. I just decided to write my journey publicly.

This is ShellSc0ut — signing in, scanning ports, and slowly figuring things out.

Let’s learn together

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Connect with me:
GitHub | TryHackMe | YouTube (coming soon)