Evan Ottinger

@Otty

Full-Stack Software Engineer and AppSec Extraordinaire

DC Metro Area, USJoined August 2021

About

As an experienced cybersecurity professional with a full-stack development and software engineering background, I am committed to building secure and reliable software solutions. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in Python, React.js, Django, and other technologies to design and develop cutting-edge applications that meet the highest security and functionality standards.

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I am available for freelance web development of anything from e-brochures to full-scale enterprise web applications and security consulting.

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EOEvan Ottingerblog.evanottinger.comMar 15, 2023 · 2 min read

Testing API Key Protected Endpoints in Django

Background API keys, also known as application programming interface keys, are codes or tokens used to authenticate and authorize access to an API (Application Programming Interface). The API provider typically issues API keys to developers who need ...

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EOEvan Ottingerblog.evanottinger.comDec 15, 2022 · 4 min read

A Practical Application of dnstwist

The Problem Phishing remains one of the top methods for a malicious actor to gain access to a target environment. A vital component of a realistic phishing campaign is a familiar-looking domain address. Using a technique known as "domain squatting," ...

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EOEvan Ottingerblog.evanottinger.comNov 10, 2022 · 3 min read

Authenticating Background Tasks with Django Rest Framework SimpleJWT

Situation You have an API built with Django Rest Framework You are using SimpleJWT as your authentication backend You have integrated Celery with your Django application and are using it to run background tasks Some of your tasks need to make authen...

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EOEvan Ottingerblog.evanottinger.comNov 9, 2022 · 4 min read

What's the difference between "is" and "==" in Python?

Development is hard. One of the challenges newcomers face when learning a programming language is the knowledge gap between them and the people they learn from. This becomes particularly apparent when a beginner is introduced to a high-level program...

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EOEvan Ottingerblog.evanottinger.comJul 11, 2022 · 12 min read

My Non-Linear Journey Into Information Security

Recently, I've been asked by several people about my journey into the field of Information Security. Most of the time, it seems that those that ask are looking for a tip or piece of information that they do not already have--some sort of secret to un...

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Testing API Key Protected Endpoints in Django

A Practical Application of dnstwist

Authenticating Background Tasks with Django Rest Framework SimpleJWT

What's the difference between "is" and "==" in Python?

My Non-Linear Journey Into Information Security

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Evan Ottinger

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Evan Ottinger's blogs

Recently published

Testing API Key Protected Endpoints in Django

A Practical Application of dnstwist

Authenticating Background Tasks with Django Rest Framework SimpleJWT

What's the difference between "is" and "==" in Python?

My Non-Linear Journey Into Information Security