Welcome to BTuff Security
Breaking Into Cybersecurity Through Persistence
Hey! I’m Muhiz “BTuff” Bada, a 19-year-old documenting my journey from student to SOC/Blue-Team Analyst in real-time. Every week I publish practical security work while pursuing Security Blue Team’s BTL1 certification.
What Makes This Different?
- Evidence Over Polish - You’ll see the mistakes, the fixes, and the real learning process
- Practical & Applicable - Every concept is tied to real-world SOC/Blue-Team work
- Consistent Weekly Output - New content every week, no matter what
- Teaching to Learn - I explain what I’m learning to deepen my understanding
Latest Updates
📘 Latest Weekly Letter (Cybersecurity)
Week 02 - Cybersecurity Skills Transfer to the Real World
How I avoided a real-life phishing attempt using cybersecurity training, plus reinforcing key SOC concepts like SIEM, EDR, HIDS/HIPS, Risk Management, and more!
Topics covered:
- Story Time: The Phishy Man (real-life social engineering)
- SIEM vs EDR vs HIDS/HIPS - understanding the differences
- Risk Management Framework and the 4 ways to manage risk
- Security Awareness Training saves lives (literally!)
🌱 Latest Off the Clock (Life & Growth)
The Humbling Experience of Learning Content Creation
4 hours of recording for 8 minutes of content. 10 hours of editing. The reality check of stepping into an unknown field and realizing how much you don’t know. My first video taught me more about persistence and learning than any tutorial could.
What You’ll Find Here
Weekly Letters (Cybersecurity)
In-depth reflections on Blue Team concepts and BTL1 learning. Each letter includes:
- Technical concepts explained clearly
- Practical lab examples and walkthroughs
- How to apply skills to real SOC/Blue-Team roles
- Challenges faced and lessons learned
Off the Clock (Life & Growth)
Unscheduled, authentic posts on the non-technical side of the journey:
- Mental health and maintaining balance
- Personal growth and productivity habits
- Life lessons while pursuing certs
- Real talk about challenges and wins
Practical Artifacts
Real work you’d do in a security role:
- Detection rules and runbooks
- Scripts and automation tools
- Network analysis and log investigations
- Incident response procedures
The Learning Process
I document everything - successes and failures. If I struggle with a concept, you’ll see how I work through it. If a lab breaks, you’ll see how I troubleshoot it.
My Background
- Education: B.S. Computer Science (InfoSec) at SNHU, 3.8 GPA, graduating March 2026
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Currently Pursuing: BTL1 (Blue Team Level 1)
- Goal: SOC/Blue-Team Analyst role
Follow the Journey
- LinkedIn: Muhiz Bada - Connect and follow my professional journey
- YouTube: 6 Months to SOC - Video walkthroughs and demonstrations
- Weekly Letters: Check back every week for new content
Why “Evidence Over Polish”?
In cybersecurity, demonstrating capability matters more than perfect presentation. I’m building a portfolio of real work that shows:
- Consistency - Showing up every week
- Problem-Solving - Working through challenges
- Communication - Explaining technical concepts clearly
- Initiative - Self-directed learning and research
- Persistence - The #1 skill for breaking into cyber
Ready to prove that breaking into cybersecurity is 100% possible? Let’s do this.