MidwestSec
Cybersecurity. IT infrastructure. Penetration testing.
Welcome to MidwestSec. This site documents my journey through IT and cybersecurity as I continue building skills across offensive security, defensive security, and infrastructure.
You’ll find walkthroughs, lessons learned, projects, and notes from the things I’m currently studying or building.
Current Focus
Right now, I’m focused on sharpening my skills in:
- PNPT preparation
- Active Directory security
- Hack The Box labs
- Windows and Linux privilege escalation
- Real-world security operations
- OSCP preparation after PNPT
Certifications
Current certifications:
- CISSP
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- TCM Security PJPT
- MikroTik MTCNA
- MikroTik MTCRE
Currently working toward:
- TCM Security PNPT
Featured Walkthroughs
A few walkthroughs and notes from recent lab work:
Why MidwestSec?
I believe the best defenders understand how attackers think.
This site is a place for me to document what I’m learning, explain things in plain language, and build a public record of my progress through cybersecurity.
The goal is simple:
Learn by building. Improve by breaking. Secure through understanding.