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Practical writeups on defensive security, labs, and how I am building skills as a student. Everything here is hand-coded HTML and CSS for a class project—no frameworks—so the focus stays on clear explanations and ethical practice.
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SIEM Alert Triage for Beginners
Validate alerts, cut noise, document decisions.
Read postPhishing Simulation Lab
Ethical phishing practice in an isolated lab.
Read postXSS Testing Checklist
Checklist for reflected and stored XSS before ship.
Read post30-Day SOC Study Plan
Daily labs and milestone reviews for SOC fundamentals.
Read postWindows Event Log Hunting
Suspicious auth and process signals from Windows logs.
Read postSQL Injection Prevention
Parameterized queries and secure defaults in plain language.
Read postBetter Lab Notes
A note template for clearer evidence and portfolios.
Read postHome Security Lab
Isolated lab setup with VMs and log collection.
Read postTop Beginner Mistakes
Career-safe habits and measurable progress.
Read postOWASP Basics
Core risks and controls in simple operational terms.
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