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Ethical hacking, penetration testing, network security, CTFs and defensive security

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Security Basics
beginner
Fix OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities
AI Security
intermediate
Identify and patch prompt injection vulnerabilities
Network Security
intermediate
Configure a firewall with proper inbound/outbound rules
Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing
intermediate
Conduct a full pen test with Kali Linux
Cloud Security
intermediate
Implement IAM least-privilege policies on AWS/GCP
Incident Response
intermediate
Build an incident response playbook
Security Compliance
intermediate
Map controls for SOC 2 Type II compliance
Defensive AI
advanced
Build an AI-powered log anomaly detector
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TechRepublic 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Denmark Ordered to Pay $12M Over Huawei Equipment Removal
A Danish court ordered the state to compensate TDC NET after the removal of Huawei fiber-network equipment, raising questions about telecom security costs. The
Medium · Python 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
I Added a Rust Security Layer to My FastAPI App (Not for Speed) — Here’s the Pentest Result
My customer asked for a SOC 2 pentest. I thought we were ready. Continue reading on Medium »
The Internet Still Thinks It’s a Postal Service
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
The Internet Still Thinks It’s a Postal Service
Have we mistaken message transport for communication itself? Continue reading on Medium »
Live Webinar: From Backup to Cyber Resilience: How MSPs Turn Protection Into Revenue
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Live Webinar: From Backup to Cyber Resilience: How MSPs Turn Protection Into Revenue
MSP customers are asking different questions now. Not about backup, but about recovery times, cyber resilience and how they stay… Continue reading on Medium »
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Looking for DLP consultant help
Hi all, We're operating a medium sized business in the healthcare space, and we're looking to configure DLP rules within O365. We have a fairly large volume of
Hands-On AWS Security: Solving the Flaws.cloud Challenge
Medium · DevOps 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Hands-On AWS Security: Solving the Flaws.cloud Challenge
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the Flaws.cloud challenge, a hands-on AWS security training platform designed to simulate… Continue reading on
JetBrains — Write-Up
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
JetBrains — Write-Up
Lab: CyberDefenders — JetBrains Continue reading on Medium »
TechRepublic 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30% of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries
Interpol’s latest Asia and South Pacific cybercrime assessment shows how phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, infostealers, and AI-enabled scams are raising secu
️ Cyber Security Mastery Guide: Protecting the Digital World in 2026
Medium · DevOps 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
️ Cyber Security Mastery Guide: Protecting the Digital World in 2026
“Security is not a product, but a process.” — Bruce Schneier Continue reading on Medium »
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
5 eyes statement
How are small sized companies dealing with this when security is an afterthought and the standards are low? Think Azure or AD with no housekeeping and owned by
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Distributed firewalls as a substitute for network segmentation?
I am reviewing cyber controls for a financially services company which uses VMware distributed firewalls on its VMs. They have a sensitive system hosted in a se
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Do businesses actually care about cybersecurity?
I have been around cybersecurity across the last 10 years and it is clear that businesses don’t really care about cybersecurity. It seems like you have to be in
Finding a vulnerability in Linways — My first security report
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Finding a vulnerability in Linways — My first security report
A few months ago, if someone had asked me whether I’d ever report a real security vulnerability, I probably would’ve laughed. Continue reading on Medium »
Lab: Remote code execution via web shell upload — PortSwigger Web Security Academy
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Lab: Remote code execution via web shell upload — PortSwigger Web Security Academy
This lab contains a vulnerable file upload function that does not perform any validation on the files being uploaded. Normally, a secure… Continue reading on Me
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5-Cyber: The Age of Automated Patching is Here
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5-Cyber: The Age of Automated Patching is Here
For as long as software has existed, cybersecurity has been a game of asymmetric warfare. Attackers only need to find a single… Continue reading on Medium »
FalconEye: An investigator’s toolkit for the open web
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
FalconEye: An investigator’s toolkit for the open web
Visit the Original Article Continue reading on OSINT Team »
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Microsoft: 2 ransomware groups hit SharePoint in parallel attacks
A Microsoft investigation into a ransomware case found that 2 different attackers operated simultaneously, demonstrating that modern attacks are not always isol
HackTheBox — Sizzle (Insane)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
HackTheBox — Sizzle (Insane)
 This writeup is part of the Lainkusanagi OSCP Like List — a curated collection of machines recommended for OSCP preparation. Continue reading on Medium »
Shadow AI and the 247-Day Breach Lifecycle: Why Visibility Matters
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Shadow AI and the 247-Day Breach Lifecycle: Why Visibility Matters
Shadow AI often hides inside browsers, extensions, meeting tools, copilots, and employee workflows. Without visibility, risky AI usage can… Continue reading on
GitLab Addresses Critical Security Flaws: A Reminder of the Importance of Secure Development…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
GitLab Addresses Critical Security Flaws: A Reminder of the Importance of Secure Development…
Organizations worldwide rely on GitLab to manage software development, collaboration, and DevSecOps workflows. Recently, GitLab released… Continue reading on Me
Metasploit: Introduction | Complete TryHackMe Walkthrough
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Metasploit: Introduction | Complete TryHackMe Walkthrough
Hello everyone, and welcome back! Continue reading on Medium »
Bug Bounty for Beginners 2026 Earn Your First $100 with Ethical Hacking | Step-by-Step Blueprint…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Bug Bounty for Beginners 2026 Earn Your First $100 with Ethical Hacking | Step-by-Step Blueprint…
Ninety percent of beginners who start bug bounty hunting in 2026 will quit before they earn a single dollar. Not because they lack… Continue reading on Medium »
The Dark Web’s Biggest Lie: Why “Legit CC Shops” Don’t Exist and What Actually Keeps You Safe
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
The Dark Web’s Biggest Lie: Why “Legit CC Shops” Don’t Exist and What Actually Keeps You Safe
There’s a phrase circulating in shadowy corners of the internet that sounds almost reasonable if you don’t think too hard about it… Continue reading on Medium »
Stapler: 01 | VulnHub Walkthrough | By Aasrith
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Stapler: 01 | VulnHub Walkthrough | By Aasrith
At first, I have discovered the IP address of the target Machine using netdiscover as shown below. Continue reading on Medium »
The Silent Guardians: Inside the World of Cybersecurity Professionals
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
The Silent Guardians: Inside the World of Cybersecurity Professionals
In a world powered by technology, every click, transaction, and login leaves a digital footprint. From online banking and social media to… Continue reading on M
Lab 3: Blind OS Command Injection with Output Redirection — PortSwigger Web Security Academy…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Lab 3: Blind OS Command Injection with Output Redirection — PortSwigger Web Security Academy…
Turning a silent vulnerability into a readable one: how redirecting command output into a public directory lets you read RCE results… Continue reading on Medium
Endpoint Security vs Endpoint Management: Understanding the Difference and Why Organizations Need…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Endpoint Security vs Endpoint Management: Understanding the Difference and Why Organizations Need…
Modern organizations rely on hundreds of connected devices to support daily operations. Managing and securing those devices has become one… Continue reading on
Lab 2: Blind OS Command Injection with Time Delays — PortSwigger Web Security Academy Walkthrough…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Lab 2: Blind OS Command Injection with Time Delays — PortSwigger Web Security Academy Walkthrough…
When the server stays silent: how to prove Remote Code Execution using nothing but a stopwatch and the Linux sleep command. Continue reading on Medium »
How to Translate Cyber Risk Into Business Impact
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
How to Translate Cyber Risk Into Business Impact
A board-level way to turn security findings into decisions about downtime, dollars, trust, and legal exposure. Continue reading on Medium »
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
What Are the Benefits of User Activity Monitoring Software for Organizations?
How can businesses protect sensitive data, improve employee productivity, and reduce security risks without disrupting daily operations? Continue reading on Med
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Attack Surface Management: A Complete Guide to Modern Cybersecurity
Organizations today operate in a highly connected digital environment where websites, cloud services, mobile applications, remote work… Continue reading on Medi
I Stopped Treating ZTE Router Firmware Like a Blob and Started Treating It Like a Map
Medium · Python 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
I Stopped Treating ZTE Router Firmware Like a Blob and Started Treating It Like a Map
The thing that makes router research feel slow is not always the crypto or the reversing. A lot of the time it is the fact that the device… Continue reading on
Sayı İstasyonları ve Mikronokta Esinli Dijital Göstergeler: İstihbarat Haberleşmesinde Kriptografi…
Medium · Python 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Sayı İstasyonları ve Mikronokta Esinli Dijital Göstergeler: İstihbarat Haberleşmesinde Kriptografi…
Bir mesajı şifrelemek, onu güvenli hâle getirmek için her zaman yeterli değildir. Continue reading on Medium »
Flutter Developer + Cyber Security = A More Powerful You
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Flutter Developer + Cyber Security = A More Powerful You
Why doing both is not confusion — it’s your biggest competitive edge Continue reading on Medium »
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Are HackTheBox & TryHackMe Certificates actually recognised by employers?
Currently doing a three year computer science bachelors with a major in cybersecurity and I’ve been looking into HackTheBox and TryHackMe for some extra work du
Data Encryption Solution: Why It Matters for Modern Cybersecurity
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Data Encryption Solution: Why It Matters for Modern Cybersecurity
In today’s digital economy, data has become one of the most valuable assets for any organization. From customer records and financial… Continue reading on Mediu
The Internet’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Investigate Anyone — and Here Are 20 Free Tools to…
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
The Internet’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Investigate Anyone — and Here Are 20 Free Tools to…
What spies, FBI agents, and your nosy neighbor all have in common — and how you can join the club for $0. Continue reading on Medium »
Breaking Into Cybersecurity in 2026 — A Series (Part IV: Get In The Room)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Breaking Into Cybersecurity in 2026 — A Series (Part IV: Get In The Room)
Welcome back — this is Part IV and the final piece of the series. Continue reading on MeetCyber »
Security Mistakes Every Full Stack Developer Makes (And How AI Caught Mine)
Medium · JavaScript 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Security Mistakes Every Full Stack Developer Makes (And How AI Caught Mine)
I thought my code was secure. An AI security review disagreed — and it was right. Continue reading on Medium »
Cyber Security Career Guide 2026: Salary, Skills, Certifications & Job Opportunities in India
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Cyber Security Career Guide 2026: Salary, Skills, Certifications & Job Opportunities in India
The digital world is growing rapidly, and so are cyber threats. From multinational companies to government organizations and startups… Continue reading on Mediu
How to Know if a Website Is Safe Before You Click (2026 Guide)
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
How to Know if a Website Is Safe Before You Click (2026 Guide)
A few months ago, one of my friends was looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds. He found a website offering a huge discount — almost… Continue reading on Me
Elastic: Setting up a SOC Lab | TryHackMe
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Elastic: Setting up a SOC Lab | TryHackMe
Set up a SOC lab with Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Fleet Server. Continue reading on Medium »
Why Enterprises Are Investing in SIEM in 2026
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Why Enterprises Are Investing in SIEM in 2026
Due to increasing complexity in cyber-attacks as well as regulatory changes, there is a growing importance attached to visibility as well… Continue reading on M
Small business cybercrime and the loss of network control
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Small business cybercrime and the loss of network control
Small businesses rarely fail because attackers outsmart their technology. They fail because their environments expand faster than their… Continue reading on Med
Why Static Analysis Just Became a Boardroom Conversation in Fintech
Hackernoon 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Why Static Analysis Just Became a Boardroom Conversation in Fintech
Static analysis used to mean a linter nobody read. In banking, it now decides who gets to touch the mainframe next.
Reddit r/cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
QR code phishing is becoming a real brand risk - how are you protecting your customers?
Went down the quishing rabbit hole after a couple of incident reports in our sector flagged QR-based credential harvesting, and now I'm auditing our own QR usag
Building a Visual Guide to PQC Handshakes
Hackernoon 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Building a Visual Guide to PQC Handshakes
Think quantum-proofing your applications requires a Ph.D. in advanced lattice mathematics? Think again.
Cryptocurrency Did Not Create Ransomware, It Industrialized It
Medium · Cybersecurity 🔐 Cybersecurity ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Cryptocurrency Did Not Create Ransomware, It Industrialized It
The Floppy Disk in the Mailbox Continue reading on Medium »