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How to Crush Web App Penetration Tests
Introduction I recently wrapped up a web penetration test where I completely compromised the target application, and I wanted to share what worked, the steps I took, and the methodology behind it. This guide is for new penetration testers or anyone looking for a practical approach from real-world engagements. In this blog I will cover:…
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My BSides SF 2025 Experience
I recently attended the 2-day BSides SF 2025 conference at the San Francisco Metreon and wanted to share my experience at the event. This was also my first time attending BSides in San Francisco and I wanted to thank everyone that I met during the conference, especially the panelists at all the talks and the…
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Understanding Anti-Hacking Laws: A Primer for Ethical Hackers
Introduction This blog provides a high-level overview of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and its implications for ethical hackers, particularly those involved in bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure programs (VDPs), penetration testing, and red teaming engagements. Drawing from extensive research, this blog aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate…
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New Shirt Drop – Patient Zero
This was inspired by art from the Watch_Dogs series, primarily from the 2nd entry. There was always something cool about the retro horror aesthetic when it came to hacker art and I thought it would be great to pay tribute to one of the most influential films in horror cinema, Nosferatu (1922). If you are…
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Brute Force Learning: How to Fail Fast and Get Valuable Insights to Succeed
Introduction My early days in tech involved selling enterprise court and case management software to pretrial and probation departments. My target demographic involved judges, chiefs, officers – it was tough to crack in the beginning. I did everything including cold calls, emails and virtual meetings. My demos needed work and I found myself stumbling over…
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AWS Certified AI Practitioner Certification and Exam Review
Introduction This is a review of the AWS Certified AI Practitioner Certification and Exam from Amazon Web Services(AWS). I wanted to expand my familiarity with Amazon AI services by going through the coursework and acquiring this new AWS AI certification. I was fortunate to be able to pass this exam after 2 weeks of studying…
