April 15, 2026
SecX Exam Thoughts After Passing
A short reflection on passing SecX, why it felt more practical than Security+, and what kind of experience actually helped.
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Technical notes, project write ups, and certification reflections.
April 8, 2026
PORP Exam Advice Without Spoilers
Advice for the PORP exam from the perspective of someone who completed it, without giving away scenario details or anything that would help someone cheat.
Read postApril 1, 2026
Rebuilding RamboSec with Jekyll, GitHub Pages, and Cloudflare
Why I moved my site away from a hosted browser builder and rebuilt it as a static Jekyll site with GitHub Pages and Cloudflare.
Read postFebruary 22, 2026
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006: What the Certification Actually Signals
Reflections on CompTIA Linux+, what made it difficult, how I studied, and why daily Linux use mattered more than memorization.
Read postJune 18, 2025
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Why It Was Worth It for Cybersecurity
Why I took CompTIA Network+, how I studied, what the exam felt like, and why networking fundamentals still matter in cybersecurity.
Read postMarch 2, 2025
Recovering Lost Photos with PhotoRec After an SD Card Failure
How PhotoRec helped recover 1,372 files after an SD card failed during a Lightroom import.
Read postJanuary 3, 2025
Microsoft PL-900: A Niche Certification That Mattered for the Work at the Time
Why I took PL-900, how it supported real security automation and dashboard work, and why understanding these tools still matters even as AI changes the workflow.
Read postDecember 4, 2023
CompTIA CySA+: A More Focused Exam Than Security+, But Still a Real Step Up
A rewritten reflection on earning CompTIA CySA+, how it compared to Security+, what helped me prepare, and why it felt more focused than people expect.
Read postNovember 26, 2023
CompTIA Security+: The Certification That Made the Rest Feel Reachable
A rewritten reflection on earning Security+, why it mattered as a first certification, how I studied, and what it taught me about cybersecurity learning.
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