About NAXS Labs

The official definition of cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access. I like to think of it as any steps taken to protect the assets and privacy of individuals and corporations. It wouldn’t matter if you’re creating a security policy, configuring a firewall rule, or securing a server room door — it all contributes to the same goal: protection.

NAXS Labs was originally meant to be a critique—a space to call out how broken the cybersecurity world can be when it comes to teaching, recruiting, and preparing people for real work. But instead of complaining about it, I decided to start building my vision of what I believe a security professional should know.

This site leans more toward the technical side of cybersecurity—the part that actually secures systems—but it also covers system administration, access control, and risk management, showing how these areas connect to hands-on security work. You’ll find practical how-tos, walkthroughs, and eventually courses for those who care more about *doing* security than just talking about it.

The industry doesn’t need more red, blue, or purple teamers. It doesn’t need more boxes to put people in. It needs security professionals who understand how everything connects—people who can configure a firewall, write a policy, harden a Linux server, and still see the bigger picture. Someone who can slide into almost any role when needed because they understand security as a system, not a specialty.

That’s what NAXS Labs is about—creating a new kind of security professional. Someone who values depth over titles, understanding over memorization, and real-world application over buzzwords. This is a space for people who want to learn *how* to secure systems, manage risk, and keep organizations safe—not just memorize definitions or pass exams.