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TCM Security PNPT Exam / Certification Review (Updated: 2/1/2022)

Posted on May 4, 2021February 2, 2022 by rumham
TCM Security PNPT Exam / Certification Review (Updated: 2/1/2022)

Update (2/1/2022): I’ve made some small updates and changes to this article since originally posting. 1) Updated CPEH > PNPT. 2) Expanded on realism of exam vs. actual penetration tests. 3) Updated the bottom line. 4) Updated cert badge and certificate at bottom. Quick Facts: Practical exam, no multiple choice Continue Reading

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The CVE Process

Posted on November 19, 2020 by rumham
The CVE Process

I promised I would make a quick post detailing my CVE submission process, so here it is. Initial Discovery October 20th 2020: I initially discovered this vulnerability while performing a Web Application Penetration Test for a client. In doing a bit more research, I found out that there was only Continue Reading

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An Honest eLearnSecurity WAPTv3 Review

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by rumham
An Honest eLearnSecurity WAPTv3 Review

I purchased the WAPT coursework very shortly after becoming OSCP certified. But naturally, sometimes courses fall by the wayside as life gets in the way. The past two months I finally kicked it in high gear and started working harder on the course and am pleased to say that it Continue Reading

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Getting Sponsored to go to BSidesLV, then tagging along to Defcon 27

Posted on June 12, 2019January 9, 2020 by rumham

Early on in May I applied to be sponsored (somewhat) by BSidesLV to go to the conference for free. BSides decided to invite five Veterans breaking into Cybersecurity who show promise and passion for the industry / lifestyle. All I had to do was pay for travel if selected. Well Continue Reading

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Obligatory Post-OSCP Post

Posted on May 28, 2019January 9, 2020 by rumham
Obligatory Post-OSCP Post

I have finally earned my OSCP certification, and I figured I’d update the ol’ blog with a couple thoughts of what I really think helped me out mentally. This post will not serve as a guide for specific tools, techniques, or tactics — rather to explain my mindset through out Continue Reading

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Matt Schmidt
Penetration Tester
B.S. Information Technology
OSCP, eWPT, eJPT, Security+

Recent Posts

  • (External Blog Post) XMPie, a Xerox Company, UStore Vulnerabilities Discovered
  • (External Blog Post) Web Application Weakness Trends
  • (External Blog Post) Android Penetration Testing After Nougat
  • TCM Security PNPT Exam / Certification Review (Updated: 2/1/2022)
  • Your IPv6 is Showing [CarolinaCon]

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