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  • Failing the OSCP Challenge (again)

    I headed into my second attempt at the OSCP exam feeling underprepared. Due to my work, I had been unable to give my exam preparation the full attention it deserves. I’m okay with that. Sometimes priorities have to shift. I approached this as a learning experience and an opportunity to apply some of what I learned during my first...

  • Blame, Shame, & Systems

    As I try to acknowledge and unlearn shame to improve my personal life, I’m also considering how I can do my part to stop perpetuating shame-based practices at work. I’ve been asking myself questions like:

    • How might shame be affecting those around me?
    • Am I knowingly participating in structures that are based on shame?
    • What are some ways shame...

  • Enumerating SQL DB Columns with Burp Suite

    I ran across this Gist I made awhile back detailing how, when you have a certain type of SQLi, it’s possible to use Burp Suite to enumerate columns in the database. I figured it doesn’t hurt to share it on the blog. :)