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I break systems to understand them, document the path, and bring solutions to hard security problems. This space will collect my research notes, labs, certificates, tools, and field notes.

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Zero

Notes for the VulnLab Zero machine: web enumeration, `.htaccess` file read, SSH foothold, and the root path.

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Writeup Archive

Published: Zero. More HackTheBox, VulnLab, CTF, CVE, and tool notes can live here next.

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Certificates

Zero-Point Security Red Team Operator certificate
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Red Team Operator

Zero-Point Security certification earned on 12 September 2025.

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Shiva

VulnLab Red Team Lab badge: Insane difficulty, 321 points.

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Wutai

VulnLab Wutai Master badge for complex Active Directory operations.

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Shinra

VulnLab Shinra Master badge for advanced Active Directory operations.

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Hack The Box Blizzard certificate
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Blizzard

Hack The Box GCP Enterprise lab certificate, issued May 2024.

HTBCERT-0AD97DFCB9
Hack The Box Cyclone certificate
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Cyclone

Hack The Box Azure Enterprise lab certificate, issued May 2023.

HTBCERT-6BC8DFE7B1
Hack The Box Hailstorm certificate
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Hailstorm

Hack The Box AWS Enterprise lab certificate, issued Aug 2023.

HTBCERT-69978F66EA