Hire an Editor – Penetration Test Reporting Tips

If you really, honestly, and truly want to take your reports to the next level, hire an editor.

Report As You Go – Penetration Test Reporting Tips

If what you did does not show up in your pentest report, it didn’t happen. So how do you make sure your report captures everything you did? (First in a series of posts.)

Digital Reconnaissance & Recon Tools

The old adage, “knowledge is power,” is true in general, but in infosec, knowledge is mission critical. Luckily, there are a lot of tools to make recon easier.

The Dark Side of Cookies

Browser cookies are files stored on your computer with information to be used by your web browsers. They aren’t evil on their own, but they can be used for evil.

Thoughts About Diversity

Diversity is one of the buzzwords of the day. But what does it really mean and why does it matter?

A G33k Goes To DEFCON

Day of Shecurity sent me to DEF CON 26. I had a wonderful time, did some cool things, and have already made plans to attend DEF CON 27. If you want the full details, keep reading…

I’m Certified, Not Just Certifiable

One year ago, I had never heard of the SANS Institute. What I did know was that I needed a career change, and that I had decided to pursue cybersecurity as my new career path.

Why I Went “All In” for InfoSec

Last May I quit my job as a web developer, went back to college and started racking up GIAC certifications. Since then I have overclocked my brain, blown my buffers, and melted my cortex more times than I can count, and I love it.