Who I Am

I’m Jean. SOC Analyst working graveyard shifts, breaking boxes every hour I’m not at work, building my way into offensive security. This blog is where I document what I learn — the boxes I root, the techniques I pick up, the mistakes I make, and the methodology I’m building for the OSCP exam.

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The Path

SOC Analyst → Pentester. That’s the mission. No shortcuts, no excuses.

Certifications

CertStatus
CompTIA Security+
CEH
eLearnSecurity eJPT
eLearnSecurity eCPPT✅ (March 2026)
OffSec OSCP🎯 May 2026

What I Do

  • Breaking things: Active Directory attacks, Windows & Linux privesc, web apps. 45+ boxes rooted on HackTheBox and Proving Grounds.
  • Tools I live in: Nmap, BloodHound, Impacket, CrackMapExec, Burp Suite, custom scripts
  • Code: Python, Bash, PowerShell
  • Future: OT / ICS / Autonomous Systems security

Languages

English | Português | Español | Learning French & German

Contact

Open to relocation anywhere in the US. Green card holder.

If you want to talk offensive security, collaborate on tools, or just share war stories — reach out.

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