Security Research Notes

MaestraSoprano

Security research notes and a study roadmap. Updated as I go.

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CPTS Prep

Notes on the road to the Certified Penetration Testing Specialist

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EnumerationSep 30, 2026

Enumeration Methodology

My first hour on any box. How I go from a lonely IP address to a solid list of ways in, built from the patterns that keep showing up in real writeups.

#enumeration#recon#methodology#nmap

CPTS PrepSep 30, 2026

The Big Picture: My Pentest Methodology

The whole engagement on one page. How the phases connect, how to decide what to do next, and how to never feel lost on a box again.

#methodology#workflow#mindset#cpts

CPTS PrepSep 30, 2026

CPTS Study Roadmap

My game plan for going from studying to actually rooting Pro Labs. Modules, books, reading, and boxes for every topic. A living checklist.

#roadmap#study-plan#cpts#resources