Heading into a Level 1 SOC role? This SC-200 study guide covers the current 2026 skills measured, the best free and paid study materials, an 8-week plan, the KQL you need, and how to pass on exam day.
Atif Memon
Cybersecurity Analyst, writing about Linux, networking, and security — with occasional notes on Islamic wisdom, health, and food. I share tutorials and lab walkthroughs that explain why each step matters, not just what to type.
Al-‘Alīm – The All-Knowing
A reflection on Al-‘Alīm, The All-Knowing — the Name that meets us in the private room of the self and reminds us we were never alone in it.
Al-Fattah – The Opener / The Judge
Al-Fattah, The Opener, is the One who opens what no one else can — doors of mercy, provision, closed hearts, and locked situations — and who judges between people in truth. Day 18 of the 99 Names of Allah.
Types of Malware
"Virus" is the word everyone uses — but it's only one creature in a much bigger zoo. This field guide breaks down the 12 main types of malware, how each behaves and spreads, and the simple habits that keep them off your devices.
Ar-Razzāq – The Provider
Ar-Razzaq is The Provider — the One who continually sustains every creature with all it needs. A look at what the name means, why rizq is far more than money, and how to work hard while resting your heart on the One who provides.
Al-Wahhab – The Bestower
A gift is different from a wage — it arrives unearned. Al-Wahhab, The Bestower, gives to everyone constantly, expecting nothing back. Day 16 of the 99 Names of Allah explores hiba, the pure gift with no strings attached.
Al-Qahhar
Al-Qahhar — The Subduer, the All-Prevailing One. Every human power is borrowed; His alone is intrinsic. Day 15 of the 99 Names of Allah journey.
What Quitting Coffee for Two Months Did to My Body
I gave up coffee for two months to see if I actually needed it. Instead of feeling amazing, I got hungrier, foggier after meals, and heavier. Here's exactly what I noticed, the science behind why it happened, and the simple, moderate coffee routine I use now.
How to Protect Your Laptop Without Being a Techie
Cybersecurity How to Protect Your Laptop Without Being a Techie You don’t need to know how hackers work to shut most of them out. Here’s a practical, no-jargon routine anyone can follow — in an afternoon. Beginner friendly ~8 min…
Ramadan 2027 Preparation: 200-Day Countdown Guide
Ramadan 2027 begins February 8. That's 200 days away — six months and two weeks to prepare. Long enough to finish the Quran twice. Long enough to quit caffeine without the day-one headache. Long enough to arrive already fasting instead of learning how. This guide breaks the preparation into four phases: Foundation, Build, Sharpen, and Rehearse. Includes a complete Quran reading schedule, sunnah fasting patterns, six authentic duas and hadith, a 200-day training arc, suhoor and iftar nutrition, sleep rebuilding, caffeine and sugar tapering, Zakat planning, and a 20-item interactive checklist. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining what worked last year, this roadmap transforms Ramadan from something you survive into something you arrive at ready.