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About CybersecurityJunior

Welcome to CybersecurityJunior—a living documentation of my journey from IT support generalist to cloud security and DevSecOps engineer. This site is where I share real-world experiences, practical tutorials, and honest reflections on breaking into cybersecurity.

What You’ll Find Here

📚 Practical Learning Content

  • Hands-on tutorials covering AWS security, infrastructure automation, and cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Real-world projects with working code you can use and adapt
  • Step-by-step guides for building home labs, automating security tasks, and implementing best practices

🛠️ Technical Deep Dives

  • Cloud Security: AWS IAM, S3, EC2, VPC, GuardDuty, and more
  • Automation: Python + Boto3, Terraform, CI/CD security gates
  • Security Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch SIEM, Wireshark
  • Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks

💼 Career Transition Resources

  • Interview preparation guides and strategies
  • Portfolio building tips and project ideas
  • Transparent career journey documenting what actually works
  • Lessons learned from certifications, interviews, and real projects

Why This Site Exists

After five years in IT support, witnessing a ransomware incident firsthand pushed me toward prevention instead of cleanup. I created CybersecurityJunior to:

  1. Hold myself accountable by shipping public work and documenting progress
  2. Share working code, not just talking points—everything here is battle-tested
  3. Help other career-transitioners by showing the unpolished, real path to cybersecurity
  4. Build in public to prove that unconventional backgrounds can thrive in security through relentless practice

About Me

Hi, I’m Mabele Liango. I’m documenting my transition into cybersecurity with complete transparency—the wins, the failures, and everything in between.

My Journey

  • Background: 5+ years in IT support
  • Current Focus: Cloud security and DevSecOps engineering
  • Learning Style: Hands-on projects, breaking things, and rebuilding them better

What I’m Building

  • AWS automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code projects
  • Security monitoring and incident response playbooks
  • Home lab environments for practical learning
  • Open-source security tools and utilities

Connect With Me

What to Expect

Every post on this site comes from real work—projects I’ve built, broken, and rebuilt. You’ll find:

  • ✅ Working code you can copy and use
  • ✅ Honest mistakes and how I fixed them
  • ✅ Practical examples from actual projects
  • ✅ No fluff—just actionable content

Whether you’re rebooting your career, leveling up your security skills, or curious about how a real-world journey looks, you’re in the right place.

Let’s keep building. 💻🔐