Posts on security-hardening
2 posts on security-hardening. Notes from public sources and my own test lab.
We Used to Drop the Report and Run, Now We Live Together Inside: The Evolution of Modern Pentesting
Pentesting is no longer just about scanning for vulnerabilities and handing over a PDF. Modern Red Teaming focuses on the 'Assumed Breach' mindset and testing how well the Blue Team actually detects 'Living off the Land' techniques.
April 20, 2026·4 dk readassumed-breachinfosecpenetration-testing
Dumb Passwords of Smart Devices: Firmware Hunting and Shadow Protocols in the IoT World
Ever wondered why billion-dollar IoT infrastructures fail? Let's dive into firmware extraction, hidden backdoors, and the inherent risks of misconfigured MQTT protocols from a Red Teamer's perspective.
April 15, 2026·3 dk readembedded-systemsfirmware-analysisiot-security