I’m a second-year Computer Science student at the University of Turku, Finland, focused on building expertise in cybersecurity. My goal is to pursue a Master’s degree in Information Technology with a specialization in security.

Current Focus

My primary interests lie in cloud security (AWS and Azure), penetration testing, and gradually expanding into malware analysis. I’m also fascinated by hardware security, particularly ESP32/Arduino-based security tools, and have a growing interest in automotive security research.

I maintain a home lab environment where I practice security techniques in isolated, controlled settings while following OPSEC best practices.

Learning Platforms

I actively use TryHackMe to develop practical security skills, as I find it provides excellent structured learning paths for building foundational knowledge. I’ve also experimented with HackTheBox and plan to engage more deeply as my skills progress.

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms:

  • AWS: Working towards AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (currently studying)
  • AWS services exposure: EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda (introductory level from workshop)
  • Azure: Beginning to learn, planning deeper study

Operating Systems & Virtualization:

  • Linux: Kali Linux, Ubuntu Desktop/Server
  • Windows: Basics, expanding knowledge through Azure
  • Virtualization: VMware, Proxmox

Security Tools & Techniques:

  • Network reconnaissance and enumeration
  • Web application security testing
  • Basic exploitation techniques
  • Hands-on practice through TryHackMe labs

Programming & Scripting:

  • Python: Fundamentals, working on security automation
  • Bash scripting: Basic proficiency
  • PowerShell: Basic commands and scripting
  • Git: Comfortable with version control workflows

Hardware & IoT:

  • ESP32 and Arduino for security projects
  • Interest in hardware-based security tools
  • Exploring automotive security concepts

What I’m Building

This site serves as my learning journal where I document:

  • Security concepts and techniques as I learn them
  • TryHackMe progress and key takeaways
  • Cloud security configurations and best practices
  • Useful code snippets and configuration tips (terminal setups, shortcuts, etc.)
  • Tool comparisons and reviews
  • Home lab experiments (high-level overview, maintaining OPSEC)

My aim is to create resources that help both myself and others in the cybersecurity learning community.

Current Projects & Studies

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner preparation
  • Building a home lab for security research and testing
  • Active TryHackMe learning path
  • Exploring Ubuntu Server configuration for GPU node
  • Developing Python-based security automation scripts

Career Goals

I’m building toward a career in cybersecurity with focus areas including:

  • Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
  • Penetration testing and security assessments
  • Security research and analysis

This portfolio demonstrates my commitment to continuous learning and practical skill development in the field.

GitHub

Currently building my public project portfolio at github.com/jpluht. Projects and code repositories will be added as they reach shareable quality.

Contact

All security techniques discussed on this site are performed in legal, authorized environments for educational purposes only.