Notes from an InfoSec Analyst.
Blue Team Level 1: My Experience and a Guide on Passing It
Why BTL1 Most entry-level security certifications test theory (see CompTIA Security +), but BTL1 certification is done via an open book, sandbox test environment that matches what you’ll see in the real world. Most of my colleagues had already sat and passed BTL1 when I joined my current job. I had a few years experience in InfoSec by the time I sat BTL1 and wish it had been around when I first started as it really reinforces good practice as an analyst working in InfoSec. ...
Homelab
Overview A small but practical homelab running on repurposed enterprise hardware. Primary uses: learning, testing security tooling in a controlled environment, and running self-hosted services that I actually use day to day. Hardware Host Specs Role Dell OptiPlex 7060 i7-8700, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD Proxmox hypervisor Raspberry Pi 4 4 GB RAM DNS, monitoring Unmanaged switch 8-port gigabit Core switching The OptiPlex was an eBay find — small form factor, low idle power draw, and enough headroom to run several VMs concurrently without thermal issues. ...
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