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Why Hugo?

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SQL injection remains one of the most critical web application vulnerabilities. In this post, I’ll walk through a real-world SQL injection discovery, exploitation, and remediation.

Background

During a recent penetration testing engagement, I discovered a second-order SQL injection …

Writer is a medium-difficulty Linux machine on Hack The Box that teaches valuable lessons about SQL injection, authentication bypass, and Linux privilege escalation.

Machine Information

• Name: Writer
• OS: Linux
• Difficulty: Medium
• Points: 30
• Release Date: July 31, 2021

Reconnaissance

Nmap Scan

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Completing your first SOC 2 Type II audit can seem daunting. After successfully leading my organization through the process with zero findings, I’m sharing the complete playbook.

What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is a compliance framework developed by AICPA that evaluates …

Manual security tasks are time-consuming and error-prone. In this guide, I’ll share practical Python automation scripts I use daily to streamline security operations.

Why Automate Security Tasks?

Benefits:

• ⚡ Speed: Automated tasks run in seconds vs hours
• 🎯 Consistency: Same process every …

After mentoring dozens of aspiring cybersecurity professionals, I’ve identified the most effective paths into the field. Here’s everything I wish someone had told me when I started.

The Cybersecurity Landscape

Main Career Paths