i know that pathways into cybersecurity (as well as how much we’re all getting paid) is a taboo topic, so here’s a blatantly honest timeline of my progression working in cybersecurity, including my years of experience, education, certifications, and my base salary (*salaries

Week 49 of 52. We abuse an RCE vulnerability which leads us to download a website backup and find an SSH key which gives us user. For root, we find an internal web page, so use an SSH tunnel to access it remotely then abuse a runC docker escape for root. powerctf.gitbook.io/writeups/hackt…

Hacksoc's call for papers is now open! Have an interesting story to tell? A cool project to talk about? Sign up to our Wednesday evening CFP before the 31st of October 2024 and if your talk is chosen, you'll win an exclusive Hacksoc Speaker hoodie! Link: buff.ly/3Xkrnsy

Week 50 of 52. We enumerate and find command execution through a PHP parameter, use steganography to find a hidden password and then replace an image signature for user. We then abuse a script that allows us to write files as root to finish the box. powerctf.gitbook.io/writeups/tryha…

Week 51 of 52. We abuse a Blind XSS vulnernability then a local file read for a foothold, find creds hidden in a log file then use a Hashcat Mask attack for user. We then abuse an Ansible command execution vulnerability for root. github.com/power/writeups… #hackthebox #pentesting

Our CFP for the academic year is still open! Have a cool project to talk about or an interesting story to tell? We'd love to hear about it! If you sign up before October 31st, we'll also throw in an exclusive Hacksoc Speaker Hoodie! buff.ly/3TIsBLX

🗓️SAVE THE DATE!🗓️ The 13th edition of Securi-Tay will be happening on the 28th of February 2025

People often ask how many talks/cons my rigs have recorded by now, and I'd just accept any number suggested because, well, 🤷🏻‍♂️. Today I figured oh well, and ran some numbers: Events - 281 spread over 686 days. Talks - 5255 of which 4625 are currently online.

The Call for Papers for Securi-Tay 2025 is now open! To submit a talk, visit: buff.ly/48cJhBj

Last week at Hacksoc, we had a great talk from @casual_unknown 🐸 on the life of a Consultant in Cybersecurity! Thank you to everyone who came along! ❤️

🔥 Get ready for the biggest #SecuriTay yet! 🔥 🦄 500 attendees 🎮 2-day CTF 🤝 Multiple sponsors 📅 Happening 28 | 02 | 2025 - First ticket drop coming soon! 👀 More details at securi-tay.co.uk.

🚨 The Securi-Tay CFP is closing on the 13th of January @ Midnight 🚨 Have an idea for a talk you'd like to give? A skill you'd like to present through a workshop? Are you looking to improve your presentation skills? We'd love to hear your idea @ buff.ly/3W9qqCx

❗️The Securi-Tay ticket drop is nearly here❗️ The time is nearing for the Securi-Tay ticket drop, be sure to get a ticket at 7pm this Sunday, the 12 of January! Be fast or you might miss out! Be fast or you might miss out!🦄 More details in our reply! ⬇️

❗ Reminder ❗ The tickets drop today @ 7pm 🦄 . Follow this link to purchase them: buff.ly/40cUz4N

Excited to show what myself and some of the other hackers have prepared for everyone. Best of luck :)

The bar tabs off! 🎉 We thank everyone who has been involved near and far, from sponsors to attendees! ❤️ See you next year! 🗓️ #SecuriTay2025

#SecuriTay2025 was our biggest yet, and now you'll be able to relive the day through all the photo's that were captured by Abertay! 📷 🦄 We've pulled all photos from the day so whether you were there or missed out now's your chance to experience some of Securi-Tay! ✨

Massive thank you to the team this year, couldn't be prouder of you all! All challenges are available @ github.com/power/securita…

This week at HackSoc we've got a talk from our wondeful 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘅 (David C) on Active Directory! Good luck to everyone who has exams/deadlines in the next few weeks! 👀 Hope to see you 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 @ 𝟳𝗽𝗺! 💖