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
Achievement
Things I’m a bit proud of.
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
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
Getting Sponsored to go to BSidesLV, then tagging along to Defcon 27
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
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