Faruk

InfoSec Analyst | 10+ yrs in DLP, CrowdStrike, QRadar, Qualys, Linux Admin, WebLogic Admin | Python & Bash Enthusiast | Passionate about cybersecurity, automation, and continuous learning.

Joined on Apr 27, 2025 https://nextgenthreat.com

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Cyber security with backend support with Python and bash scripting

Faruk

May 3

7 Critical Linux Logs You Should Review After a Security Incident | by Faruk Ahmed | nextgenthreat | Apr, 2025

#log #var #linux #logs

1 min read

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May 3

6 Signs Your Linux Server Might Be Compromised (And What to Do Next) | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025

#signs #linux #might #what

1 min read

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May 3

5 Linux Commands Hackers Use (And How to Detect Them on Your Server) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#commands #detect #linux #them

1 min read

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Apr 28

1 Linux Command That Saved Me From a Server Meltdown | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#one #command #htop #linux

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Apr 28

The 5 Most Overlooked Linux Files That Could Expose Your Server to Hackers | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#files #log #most #linux

1 min read

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Apr 28

Secure Your Digital Vault: A Personal Safe for Your Passwords | by Faruk Ahmed

#passwords #safe #digital #personal

1 min read

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Apr 28

I Tried Breaking Into My Own Linux Server — Here’s What I Learned About Real-World Security | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#what #tried #server #linux

1 min read

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Apr 28

How to Use APIs to Build Money-Making Tools (With Python Examples) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#api #build #tools #python

1 min read

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Apr 28

How to Stay Productive and Focused in a World Full of Distractions | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#productive #stay #distractions #focused

1 min read

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Apr 28

How to Set Up a Honeypot on Your Linux Server to Catch Attackers in Action | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#honeypot #set #attackers #linux

1 min read

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Apr 28

How to Detect and Block Malicious IPs on Your Ubuntu Linux Server in Real Time | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#ips #log #block #linux

1 min read

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Apr 28

How to Audit Your Linux Server for Hidden Threats in Under 15 Minutes | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#server #audit #linux #bash

1 min read

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Apr 28

How I Use Python to Make Extra Cash Every Month (Even as a Beginner) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#python #even #make #extra

1 min read

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Apr 28

How I Harden My Linux Web Server Against Cyber Attacks (CentOS & Ubuntu Guide) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#ufw #centos #ubuntu #web

1 min read

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Apr 28

How AI is Transforming Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#cybersecurity #opportunities #challenges #transforming

1 min read

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Apr 28

Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Practices in 2024: | by Faruk Ahmed

#cybersecurity #practices #enhancing #backup

1 min read

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Apr 28

Encrypting and Decrypting a .txt File Using Python’s Cryptography Library | by Faruk Ahmed

#file #key #cryptography #encrypting

1 min read

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Apr 28

Embracing the Unknown: How I Turned Challenges into Opportunities in the Tech World | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#tech #embracing #unknown #turned

1 min read

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Apr 28

Bitcoin: The Digital Gold of the 21st Century | by Faruk Ahmed

#bitcoin #gold #digital #century

1 min read

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Apr 28

Automating Report Distribution: A Python Script for Emailing Missing Files | by Faruk Ahmed

#files #script #email #function

4 min read

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Apr 28

8 Log Files Every Linux Admin Should Monitor Daily | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#log #var #files #linux

1 min read

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Apr 28

7 Linux Security Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#linux #security #ssh #port

1 min read

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Apr 28

7 Bash Mistakes I Made That Cost Me Time (And How to Avoid Them) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#bash #mistakes #made #time

1 min read

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Apr 28

6 Linux Misconfigurations I Regret Not Catching Sooner | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#linux #misconfigurations #regret #catching

1 min read

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Apr 28

5 Simple Bash Scripts That Can Save You Hours (and Maybe Make You Money) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#bash #simple #scripts #save

1 min read

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Apr 28

5 More Techniques to Lock Down Public-Facing Linux Servers | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#techniques #linux #ssh #public

1 min read

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Apr 27

5 Linux Hardening Techniques I Apply Before Hosting Any Website | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#linux #hardening #techniques #apply

1 min read

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Apr 27

10 Security Commands Every Linux Admin Should Know (But Probably Doesn’t) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

#know #security #commands #linux

1 min read

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Apr 27

5 Linux Hardening Techniques I Apply Before Hosting Any Website

#linux #security #ubuntu

2 min read

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7 Critical Linux Logs You Should Review After a Security Incident | by Faruk Ahmed | nextgenthreat | Apr, 2025

6 Signs Your Linux Server Might Be Compromised (And What to Do Next) | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025

5 Linux Commands Hackers Use (And How to Detect Them on Your Server) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

1 Linux Command That Saved Me From a Server Meltdown | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

The 5 Most Overlooked Linux Files That Could Expose Your Server to Hackers | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

Secure Your Digital Vault: A Personal Safe for Your Passwords | by Faruk Ahmed

I Tried Breaking Into My Own Linux Server — Here’s What I Learned About Real-World Security | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How to Use APIs to Build Money-Making Tools (With Python Examples) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How to Stay Productive and Focused in a World Full of Distractions | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How to Set Up a Honeypot on Your Linux Server to Catch Attackers in Action | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How to Detect and Block Malicious IPs on Your Ubuntu Linux Server in Real Time | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How to Audit Your Linux Server for Hidden Threats in Under 15 Minutes | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How I Use Python to Make Extra Cash Every Month (Even as a Beginner) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How I Harden My Linux Web Server Against Cyber Attacks (CentOS & Ubuntu Guide) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

How AI is Transforming Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Practices in 2024: | by Faruk Ahmed

Encrypting and Decrypting a .txt File Using Python’s Cryptography Library | by Faruk Ahmed

Embracing the Unknown: How I Turned Challenges into Opportunities in the Tech World | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

Bitcoin: The Digital Gold of the 21st Century | by Faruk Ahmed

Automating Report Distribution: A Python Script for Emailing Missing Files | by Faruk Ahmed

8 Log Files Every Linux Admin Should Monitor Daily | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

7 Linux Security Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

7 Bash Mistakes I Made That Cost Me Time (And How to Avoid Them) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

6 Linux Misconfigurations I Regret Not Catching Sooner | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

5 Simple Bash Scripts That Can Save You Hours (and Maybe Make You Money) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

5 More Techniques to Lock Down Public-Facing Linux Servers | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

5 Linux Hardening Techniques I Apply Before Hosting Any Website | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

10 Security Commands Every Linux Admin Should Know (But Probably Doesn’t) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025

5 Linux Hardening Techniques I Apply Before Hosting Any Website