Sunday, December 22, 2024

Security Testing Journal Entry | w/e Friday December 20, 2024 - "Christmas Holiday" Ed.


Highlights for the week

On paper it should have been a super busy week. In practice, things went well. The client was delayed in providing needed resources, but when they did, testing was efficient and effective. Report write-up was smooth and deliverables are near complete.

That I'm three months in and hearing myself talk about pen testing is such a thrill. I don't know that I'm ever going to come down from that cloud, and I'm super-appreciative of everything and everyone. I am where I belong. And I've never felt more excited about that in a long time.

What We’re Grateful For

  1. I know I said it before, but I'll keep saying it. I'm beyond grateful for everyone I work with.
  2. I'm grateful for the job I have and the opportunities for learning, doing and growing. I don't look at what I don't know, I look at what new thing I get to learn.
  3. I'm eternally grateful for my family and friends, near and far.

What We Loved

  1. LOVED EVERYTHING!!!

What We Learned

  1. Learned how to properly pen test an API. I know there's more I could still learn ... always!
  2. I got the chance to work with MobSF - an automation framework for mobile iOS and Android. Really cool thing to learn.
  3. I got to see how an SDK is tested. There's a lot I wasn't privy too, but there's so much to want to do.
  4. Another successful week of Web App Pen Testing. I'm sure there are scenarios I never tried, but I love getting to keep doing.

What We Longed For

  1. Need more time to practice my tests for CISSP.

What We Loathed

  1. Nothing. Holidays are here and I'm loving every moment of it.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Security Testing Journal Entry | w/e Friday December 6, 2024 - "Delta, Omni, and IANS" Ed.


Highlights for the week

A very fun 3 day on-site testing engagement with a Cybersecurity company. Tons of fun and lessons learned. Networked with amazing people and got the opportunity to gain new skills and experiences. At the conclusion of it all, gained some insight on how a department is set up, their needs, and left room for continued support.

The flight on Delta was phenomenal. Smooth onboarding, quick flight, and enjoyable experience.

The hotel was posh and elegant. The downtown area was beautiful, but expensive. Same for my lobster roll.

What We’re Grateful For

  1. EVERYTHING!! Grateful for the job, the opportunities presented, and so much more!

What We Loved

  1. EVERYTHING!! The travel, the onsite experience, the new relationships built. All fun!

What We Learned

  1. EVERYTHING!! Lots of fun, testing Mac, and so on.

What We Longed For

  1. Not this time!

What We Loathed

  1. Nothing!