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My name is Pragmat1c_0n3, I am a cybersecurity professional with 22 years of experience. For more free content, check out my website (www.cyb3r-0verwatch.com) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@Cyb3r_0verwatch).


Understanding Web Application Security Testing: A Guide to Protecting Your Digital Assets

11 Aug 2025 5 minute read 2 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

The digital realm is a rapidly evolving landscape where web applications (webapps) have become sophisticated frameworks managing vast amounts of sensitive data. Unlike their early counterparts, modern webapps integrate complex functionalities an...

Offensive-S3c: Squid - OffSec PG (EasyMode)

18 Mar 2025 12 minute read 2 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

Hey everyone, welcome to another Cyb3r-S3c post! I'm Pragmat1c_0n3, and today I'll be walking you through the OffSec Proving Grounds Squid vulnerable host. This write-up will cover everything from reconnaissance to post-exploitation. We'll be condu...

PenTesting - Basic Active Reconnaissance Cheat Sheet

20 Feb 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

Penetration testing, or pentesting, is a critical practice in cybersecurity, involving simulated cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities in an organization’s systems before malicious actors can exploit them. One key phase in pen testing is active r...

Active Directory Fundamentals (Part One_Demystifying AD DS and its Components)

4 Feb 2025 3 minute read 2 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

  Pragmat1c_0n3@cyb3r-s3c:~/active-directory-fundamentals# Active Directory Fundamentals (Part One: Demystifying AD DS and its Components) Published by: Pragmat1c_0n3 | Series: AD Fundamentals (1/6) | Classification: [UNCLASSIFIED] [MIS...

Nessus Essentials - Installation Made Simple

3 Jan 2025 8 minute read 0 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

In this blog post, I’ll explore the world of vulnerability scanning using Nessus Essentials, a powerful tool and the free version of Tenable’s Nessus Professional. Nessus Essentials enables you to scan your network for vulnerabilities, providing an...

Offensive-S3c: Squid - OffSec PG (ModerateMode)

20 Dec 2024 5 minute read 2 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

In this blog post, I’ll be walking you through an alternative method to exploit the Squid vulnerable host from the OffSec Proving Grounds. While my previous Easy Mode post covered a basic exploitation path, today I’ll explore a more advanced approa...

Cybersecurity: Your Guide to Getting into the Field

9 Dec 2024 16 minute read 4 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

In a previous post "How Do I Get into the IT Field?", I discussed the topic of breaking into the IT industry. In this post, I will delve deeper into how to enter the field of cybersecurity. While some of the myths surrounding the IT industry are sim...

Building Trust in the Age of AI: A Brief Look at AI Security

19 Nov 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

Technology is advancing faster than ever, and the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world whether we like it or not. From autonomous driving, voice assistants to life-saving medical diagnoses. The potential for AI is...

CrowdStrike Falcon: A Brief Deployment, Configuration, and Administration Review

23 Oct 2024 7 minute read 0 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

Introduction CrowdStrike Falcon has long been recognized as a cutting-edge endpoint security solution, known for its AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. This review offers an in-depth exploration of every facet of Falcon, from depl...

Understanding Web Application Security Testing: A Guide to Protecting Your Digital Assets

7 Oct 2024 4 minute read 2 comments Cyb3r_Overwatch

< Introduction> The digital realm is a rapidly evolving landscape where web applications (webapps) have become sophisticated frameworks managing vast amounts of sensitive data. Unlike their early counterparts, modern webapps integrate complex functi...