@aformerdriver

join me on my journey from #traindriver to #intelligenceanalyst next stop #MSc. #osint #infomanagement #infosec #SQL #datavisualisation #cybersecurity #python

 North West, UK
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Joined June 2025
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Wow, what a result everyone. My site has just been crawled, indexed and ranked. I typed in aformerdriver data analyst and I am first result, first page on Google. #wix sites can be indexed and seo optimised even without a dedicated domain name.
a screen shot of Google search results for my website a formerdriver showing as result one on page one of Google.

ALT a screen shot of Google search results for my website a formerdriver showing as result one on page one of Google.

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NCSC UK
@NCSC13h
Receive malicious activity notifications from the NCSC. Early Warning can inform your organisation of potential cyber attacks on your network, as soon as possible, potentially giving you the crucial time needed to act. Sign up to Early Warning now⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/section/active-c…
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Light bulb moments come at the oddest times. I'm standing on the platform at the station and contemplating if I could do a #PhD in #IT and I think realistically it's a no. This #MSc is exposing my limitations and I think it would be better to diverge away to defence and security.
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Morning everyone, I'm abit tired today. I didn't sleep very well. Last night I was trying to visualize the known #AESECB hack which exploits the padding of the encrypted blocks. I've got the theory but sudo code was running and running through my mind and I couldn't sleep after.
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Every now and again, I get to demonstrate my brilliance! In my lecture, a diagram of a vending machine was used to visualise model checking. My professor indicated for contributions, I put my hand up and said, this diagram assumes the vending machine is actually full! 😂
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Morning everyone, I'm just beginning week 3, not the best weekend nor start to the week. My train is severely delayed & I wasn't able to complete any of my code solutions for my assignment. Passing the technical elements of my course is going to be challenging, which hurts.
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Just announced by @transportgovuk - Sir John Kingman has been appointed as GBR chair. Will begin his duties immediately. @RailwayMagazine
DFT press release: "Sir John brings a wealth of experience forged in distinguished careers in both government and the private sector. His experience in leadership of national, customer-focused businesses, such as the Chair of Barclays UK PLC, and as the former Chair of Legal and General Group PLC and Tesco Personal Finance, will be invaluable to improving the experience of passengers and management of the network as GBR is established. Sir John has also served as Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury, where he played a central role in the UK Government's response to the financial crisis, including the nationalisation of Northern Rock and negotiated on Greater Manchester’s flagship devolution deal. He later became the first Chair of UK Research and Innovation, where he oversaw £8 billion in annual science funding."

ALT DFT press release: "Sir John brings a wealth of experience forged in distinguished careers in both government and the private sector. His experience in leadership of national, customer-focused businesses, such as the Chair of Barclays UK PLC, and as the former Chair of Legal and General Group PLC and Tesco Personal Finance, will be invaluable to improving the experience of passengers and management of the network as GBR is established. Sir John has also served as Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury, where he played a central role in the UK Government's response to the financial crisis, including the nationalisation of Northern Rock and negotiated on Greater Manchester’s flagship devolution deal. He later became the first Chair of UK Research and Innovation, where he oversaw £8 billion in annual science funding."

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So, my coding assessment has been handed out. Coding is my weakest discipline, I have a lack of intermediate knowledge and experience. I can code at a higher level than my experience but it typically requires, time, research and experimentation. ->
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I'm abit nervous about the outcome of this. However I will get marks for my reasoning and coding. I can, I believe, in effect not pass the coding assessment and still pass the module which is my intended outcome. Wish me luck.
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I can't say for certain as the loco number isn't listed but I believe, it was a 'Civil Engineering' train, load 1235 tonnes, 60mph, max, operating as #6C02 originating from #BasfordHallYard, #Crewe and terminating at #KingmoorYard.
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Replying to @aformerdriver @DRSgovuk
Realtime Trains is your best bet for initial info as a start if you know what time it came in and trace it back.
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Matt retweeted
NCSC UK
@NCSCOct 16
Help shape future guidance and services💡 The NCSC's Active Cyber Defence programme is looking to connect with people involved in evaluating, selecting or adopting external attack surface management capabilities. Find out more⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/help-ncsc-…

Help the NCSC understand how organisations approach external attack surface risk

We're looking to hear from people involved in evaluating, selecting or adopting EASM.

ncsc.gov.uk
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Morning everyone, @PickGS I've seen #class66 #66428 again this morning. Can you tell us what it's working on overnight?
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theguardian.com/world/2026/o… #drones

Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast

Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’

theguardian.com
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Hello everyone, it's a wet a dreary start to the day. I'm tired this morning and not feeling it. But you've got to show up even when when you're not feeling it. I've got two additional drone incidents to enter into my dataset. Initial reports indicate an incident in nato waters.
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Matt retweeted
GCHQ
@GCHQOct 14
Are you looking for a fresh outlook on your 9-to-5? Whether you're starting your career, or looking to develop new skills, we're always looking for new talent to contribute to our missions 🔎 Discover your career next steps 👣 ➡️ gchq.gov.uk/working-at-gchq

Working at GCHQ

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NCSC UK
@NCSCOct 14
The first time you try out your cyber incident response plan shouldn’t be on the day you're attacked. That's why the NCSC has assured Cyber Incident Exercising providers to help you test your response in a safe environment. For more information⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/schemes/cyber-in…
Know your plan before you need it. Cyber incident exercising allows you to practice, evaluate and improve your response plans in a controlled environment.

ALT Know your plan before you need it. Cyber incident exercising allows you to practice, evaluate and improve your response plans in a controlled environment.

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Why does this always happen when I've got so much work to do? Does @Windows now?
A screenshot indicating that a device needs multiple software updates and the progress bars whilst downloading and installing.

ALT A screenshot indicating that a device needs multiple software updates and the progress bars whilst downloading and installing.

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I've had a bad day. I feel really inadequate. The standard expected is really high as it should be. But when you're not at that standard you can at times just feel like a failure. I keep trying to remind myself everything is hard until you can do it. I'm stronger than I believe.
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I have further intelligence, that reveals the second vessel to be the #HSDignity sailing under the flag of Guinea Bissau. 123.7 meters long with a width of 18 meters. The website I use to cross reference vessels indicates this vessel is still underway ->
Coffe Report
@CoffeReportOct 13
🇧🇬 BREAKING: TWO NEW SHIPS HIT BY DRONES JUST OUTSIDE BULGARIA’S TERRITORIAL WATERS - ONE SUNK Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev confirms two vessels were struck by drones in the Black Sea overnight. Vessel 1 - CHELSEA 3 • Malta-flagged, Ukrainian-owned cargo vessel • Reportedly struck by three aerial drones • Approximately 15–18 nautical miles off Byala, Bulgaria • En route from Giresun, Turkey, to Giurgiulești, Moldova • All 15 crew members evacuated Vessel 2 - Unidentified • Struck approximately 17 nautical miles east of Krapets, near the Romanian border • Vessel reportedly sank • One crew member rescued; remaining crew status unclear Both incidents occurred just beyond Bulgaria’s 12-nautical-mile territorial sea limit, reportedly within or near its Black Sea EEZ. Bulgaria is seeking consultations with NATO and Russia’s ambassador. The origin of the drones and responsibility for the attacks remain unconfirmed.
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However the details, such as the name and destination port match reports. I presume the cross reference source to be slightly behind. Destination Port = BRAILA RO If anyone would like me to visualise these incidents please ask.
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