Saturday, August 3, 2024

Security Testing Journal Entry | w/e Friday August 2, 2024 - "23 Months - Nòt Güd" Ed.


Highlights for the week

Celebrating the super-small wins this week, because lord knows! There haven't been many.

One such win: after some dedicated time, I've learned a bit more about testing Salesforce. In the midst of completing SQL refresher.

Need to quit procrastinating and finish the API Python test framework.

Another win - Finally started bug bounty journey. Gonna figure this thing out.

What We’re Grateful For

  1. Good health and SNAP
  2. Mom and sis
  3. Lorenzo being there in a pinch!

What We Loved

  1. The results of my PPL workout were amazing. If I had proper weights and a better diet, who knows. I modded the schedule a little and it worked.
  2. Loved the turn-around time from U-test onsite testing to getting paid. More to come

What We Learned

  1. Blue Apron Bug Bounty in effect; gonna take a stab at their GraphQL
  2. SQL Refresher - Learning the basics. Looking forward to the intermediate, then using python
  3. Salesforce - Finally found reliable content with which to learn the basics. Still need to learn how to test things
  4. Automation - paused!
  5. GraphQL - Finally understand how to elicit simple XSS attacks; Learned how to employ OWASP API Top 10 for queries; Need mentoring
  6. "Husb" - Chapter 30 and the showdowns are all but over. Peace and redemption on the horizon

What We Longed For

  1. A great job working with great people, making good $$/benefits, doing cool sh***
  2. Need to read more.
  3. Need to finally learn type script - maybe this is the week

What We Loathed

  1. U-Test .. but I blame myself, mostly
  2. Closing in on 23 months UE -- yikes!
  3. Rent is late; bills gonna be tight
  4. Nothing happing w. jobs
  5. Needing to borrow money from son - humiliating beyond words

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