How to Start Capture the Flag (CTF)

How to Start Capture the Flag (CTF)

Overview One of the most effective and engaging ways to hone one’s skills is through Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges. But what makes CTFs useful to budding and seasoned cybersecurity professionals alike? Let’s delve into the myriad benefits and ways to...
Cybersecurity Careers: Certifications vs. Learning Paths

Cybersecurity Careers: Certifications vs. Learning Paths

Overview Navigating to your first cybersecurity role presents myriad options. Today, we’ll dissect the merits and downsides of certifications and then pivot to explore learning paths. While the community often engages in spirited debates about certifications,...
The Best Apps for Keeping Notes: Pros & Cons

The Best Apps for Keeping Notes: Pros & Cons

What is the best note-taking application for pentesters? It’s a hot debate, and if you prefer to watch than read then we recently compared many of the popular options in this video. Otherwise, let’s take a look at what each app has on offer to help you decide what’s...
The Fundamentals of HTTP for Hackers

The Fundamentals of HTTP for Hackers

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application layer protocol. On the surface, HTTP can appear quite simple, but there are a lot of quirks considering its use across inconsistent browsers and servers. Check out a video version of this article: Breaking Down An...