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Check out this interview between Red Hat VP of Product Security Vincent Danen and TU Graz cybersecurity researchers Daniel Gruss and Martin Schwarzl about the challenge of balancing risk tolerance and performance, future strategies for meeting that challenge, and the persistence and passion that fuel vulnerability research.

Check out this interview between Red Hat VP of Product Security Vincent Danen and TU Graz cybersecurity researchers Daniel Gruss and Martin Schwarzl about the challenge of balancing risk tolerance and performance, future strategies for meeting that challenge, and the persistence and passion that fuel vulnerability research.

Check out this interview between Red Hat VP of Product Security Vincent Danen and TU Graz cybersecurity researchers Daniel Gruss and Martin Schwarzl about the challenge of balancing risk tolerance and performance, future strategies for meeting that challenge, and the persistence and passion that fuel vulnerability research.

Check out this interview between Red Hat VP of Product Security Vincent Danen and TU Graz cybersecurity researchers Daniel Gruss and Martin Schwarzl about the challenge of balancing risk tolerance and performance, future strategies for meeting that challenge, and the persistence and passion that fuel vulnerability research.

Check out this interview between Red Hat VP of Product Security Vincent Danen and TU Graz cybersecurity researchers Daniel Gruss and Martin Schwarzl about the challenge of balancing risk tolerance and performance, future strategies for meeting that challenge, and the persistence and passion that fuel vulnerability research.

Check out this interview between Red Hat VP of Product Security Vincent Danen and TU Graz cybersecurity researchers Daniel Gruss and Martin Schwarzl about the challenge of balancing risk tolerance and performance, future strategies for meeting that challenge, and the persistence and passion that fuel vulnerability research.

During the my final OPS project at Code Fellows, I gained firsthand insights into the ever-evolving challenges of cybersecurity. As part of the red team, my role in conducting risk assessments showed me just how crucial it is to stay ahead with proactive defenses and quick responses. Exploring ways to integrate Nmap vulnerability scans with Metasploit was eye-opening, revealing how automation can boost efficiency and resilience against emerging threats. This experience deepened my understanding of how offense and defense work together in cybersecurity, shaping my approach to tackling future challenges. Here is a link to my script that is documented pretty well. https://lnkd.in/g9Q7yMrS

Name: Mikail Abdullahi Course: Cybersecurity Fellow ID: FE/23/87969158 Cohort 2 Weekly reflection for WEEK 15 I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the Metasploit Framework, a powerful tool for penetration testing and ethical hacking. Here’s a summary of what I learned: • Understanding Metasploit: • Explored the architecture and components of Metasploit, including exploits, payloads, and auxiliary modules. • Using msfconsole: • Vulnerability Scanning: • Conducted scans using Metasploit’s built-in tools to identify potential vulnerabilities in target systems. • Utilized the db_nmap command to integrate Nmap results into Metasploit for further analysis. • Exploitation Techniques: •  EternalBlue. • Developed payloads using msfvenom to create custom executables for testing. Example command to start a Meterpreter session: use exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue set RHOST <target_ip> exploit #My3MTT #3MTTWeeklyReflection @3mttNigeria @IHSTowers, and  @NITDANigeria.

Today, I tackled the "RootMe" lab on TryHackMe, a challenging yet rewarding experience that tested my skills in privilege escalation and system exploitation. The lab presented a realistic scenario where I had to leverage various techniques, including enumeration, vulnerability identification, and exploitation, to gain root access to the target machine. Through meticulous analysis and strategic thinking, I successfully identified and exploited the vulnerabilities, ultimately achieving the goal of obtaining root privileges. This lab not only enhanced my technical proficiency but also reinforced the importance of thorough reconnaissance and persistence in cybersecurity.