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Certifications

June 17, 2025

CISSP Exam Tips: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Jason Edwards

January 21, 2020

Web Application Penetration Testing Checklist – A Detailed Cheat Sheet

Test web apps for vulnerabilities using web app penetration testing to analyze source code.

Building a Security Team

January 21, 2020

Oracle vs SQL Server: Database Differences

Compare Oracle vs SQL Server through hands-on virtual labs. Learn key differences, build skills, and manage enterprise data more effectively.

January 21, 2020

Bruteforce Login-page Using Hydra and Python Script (DVWA)

Learn to bruteforce low, medium and high security with the power of Hydra and Python using the free security app DVWA. Find a script to make sure your online data is protected.

January 21, 2020

How to Pivot the Network (Port-Forwarding/Redirection) - A Hands-On Look

Learn how to subnet, use VirtualBox & port forward with 3 machines and Kali Linux. Step-by-step guide included.

January 21, 2020

An A-Z Index of the Windows CMD Command Lines

An organised list of Windows command lines for beginners; including ADDUSERS, ADMODCMD, ARP, ASSOC and more! Perfect for learning.

January 21, 2020

Tutorial: BlackArch Full Install on USB 3.0

Burn & boot ISO, configure net, use VirtualBox & safety tips. Install BlackArch tools & scripts on USB easily.

January 21, 2020

How to Improve TCP Performance

Adaptive window size manipulation and Next Gen TCP/IP protocols can improve TCP performance in wireless networks. Learn more.

January 21, 2020

Bypassing Windows Password via USB

Bypass Windows passwords with Kon-Boot: Install it on a USB drive, press BIOS key, then have victim's PC. Use command to reset passwords.

January 21, 2020

Hacking with Arduino: Build Your Own USB Payload

Create Ducky devices to emulate keyboards & prevent malicious attacks. When connecting suspicious devices, hold Alt key to prevent typing.

January 21, 2020

Error Based SQL Injection: Best practices and projects

Gain knowledge in error-based SQLi to access sensitive data & use MySQL chars/hex values to attack vulnerable websites.

January 21, 2020

Pentester's Guide - MD5 Hash a Website Page

Learn how to use MD5 hashes & Juliar to detect webpage changes & make security easier. Get info from their site & forums.

January 21, 2020

Social Engineering Toolkit for OS X

Install SET, free Python-based social engineering toolkit from TrustedSec, available for Kali Linux & OS X. Learn how to use it from Cybrary.it.