Thomas

My lessons are very interactive and include many practical exercises. I use discussions and open questions to draw out the boundaries of the students knowledge and where the important areas needing further development. The fundamentals are very important in cybersecurity, but it always helps to frame them around tangible and immediate practical examples. I draw on a number of existing platforms to build my lessons around, including HacktheBox, TryHackMe, and Burp Suite Academy. As well as being interesting and enlightening challenges to work on, they provide a safe area to test hacking techniques. They also can provide a pathway to obtaining valued certifications that are respected by employers.

There are several topics I particularly enjoy and have studied in-depth:
* Cryptography: This is a vitally important topic for the foundations of any cyber security knowledge. The mathematics of cryptography can be intimidating, but I can provide all the necessary background needed to understand how the various algorithms work
* Networking: Almost every computing is device is connected to a network, and this connectivity is one of the causes of the proliferation of security problems. I can explain the intricacies of the various communication protocols and how they work together to allow us to make the most of the Internet, as well as the weakness that can be exploited.
* Programming: I am a firm believer that if you know something, you can program it. Putting ideas into practice is a great way to improve your programming skills, as well as being a very useful tool to help solve niche problems as they arise.
* Linux OS: Linux is a vitally important OS to learn to use as many attack platforms are based on Linux, primarily Kali Linux.
* Digital Forensics: I have spent a considerable time forensically examining hard drives, servers, and mobile devices.
* Mathematics: I am also available for Maths tutoring at all levels.