Security Testing Journal Entry | w/e Friday May 10, 2024 - "Mother's Day Ed."

Highlights for the week

Another cool on-site test engagement this weekend. Pretty excited about that. Security automation tests in python - the project is coming along nicely. Seeing my mentee accomplish another interview .. amazing!!

What We’re Grateful For

1. As I've stated before, always grateful for health, a roof, bed, family
2. Grateful that I get to wake up and tackle the day head-on
3. Grateful to be constantly learning

What We Loved

1. A new pen test engagement .. always fun. Grinding one day, one test at a time!

What We Learned

1. Cybrary - Pen Testing: Thought it was going to be a waste of time .. boy how wrong I was. Learned some fun things.
2. U-Test: Learned a little about API testing and more.
3. Automation: Azure {paused; trial expired}. Security + Python - working like a charm
4. Burp Suite: Fell behind on "Race Condition" tests. Need to finish next week.

What We Longed For

1. As always, need that good job

What We Loathed

1. Lack of response from recruiters. They reached out to me, I responded, then crickets!

Security Testing Journal Entry | w/e Friday May 3, 2024 - "May the 4th Be With You .. Always!" Ed.

Highlights for the week

Mildly uneventful week. Managed to complete another pen test, completed the refactor of API security tests, and kicked off a campaign to automate some manual pen tests. Overall, a pretty good week.

What We’re Grateful For

1. Happy that I got to add another pod/live stream to my menu, this one deals with Cybersecurity news!
2. Grateful for good health and well-being
3. Grateful to have a full refrigerator (despite the absence of income)
4. Grateful for another month with a roof over my head
5. Thankful that a recruiter reached out to me and forwarded my application (finger's crossed)

What We Loved

1. Mom's birthday - we're talking. She still has yet to acknowledge what she's done, but I'm not one to hold grudges.
2. May is great for "Star Wars Nerds" (5/4) and Cinco De Mayo! As well as Mother's Day!

What We Learned

1. Automation - Learned to refactor API tests using Clients and improved syntax
2. Automation - Learned to write automation tests for DOM-Based XSS and Stored XSS .. more to come
3. Security - completed OrangeHRM Pen Test. Really happy with how the report looks and the progress made. Next week - mobiles!
4. "Husb..." - another week gone and no writing done. Gotta fix that and finish this.

What We Longed For

1. Need a job

What We Loathed

1. The lack of a job