Windows Events Challenge 1 | TCM Security Write-up
Oct 20, 2025 路 3 min read 路 Instructions: After noticing abnormal behavior on a Windows workstation, you have been provided with the challenge.evtx Security Event log file to analyze as part of an incident response investigation. Your task is to examine the log file and answer ...
Join discussionWindows Endpoint Analysis Challenge 1 | SOC 101 | TCM Security
Oct 16, 2025 路 4 min read 路 Instructions: You've been assigned to remotely investigate a compromised Windows workstation as part of a live incident response scenario. The affected system has been imaged and all necessary forensic artifacts have been gathered. Your objective now...
Join discussionWireshark Challenge | SOC 101 | TCM Security
Oct 8, 2025 路 3 min read 路 Instructions: The SOC at BulbaTech Innovations received an alert of abnormal traffic patterns and a high number of repeated queries originating from one of their external-facing endpoints (172.16.1.16). Using your newfound Wireshark skills, perform n...
Join discussionWeek 1: My Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Journey Begins 馃攼馃殌
Mar 12, 2025 路 2 min read 路 I've always been fascinated by hacking鈥攊t's what first sparked my interest in tech. But as a beginner, navigating the vast sea of knowledge without a structured guide felt overwhelming. I thought I had to master web development first before even touc...
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MY Web App Sec Learning Path
Feb 10, 2025 路 5 min read 路 FYI To begin if you found this looking for a silver bullet on getting into the AppSec space then I am sorry to inform you I am not an expert in the field, nor am I seeking a career in AppSec. I am currently a Solutions Engineer that is interested in ...
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TCM鈥檚 Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT) Review
Aug 26, 2023 路 7 min read 路 Introduction This week, I passed my first penetration testing certification, the Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT), which is provided by TCM Security. I鈥檝e created this post to help get more of a spotlight on their newest certification (as o...
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Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
Dec 8, 2021 路 6 min read 路 I recently had the pleasure of taking TCM Security's Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) exam. Since PNPT is the new kid on the block, change is scary, and a relatively small number of folks have had the opportunity to take (let alone complet...
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