Ben Lampere
Birds Aren't Real - How to Create Your Own "Bird"
Did you know that birds aren't real? They are actually mobile devices that have cameras and microphones to maintain surveillance by the...
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Ben Lampere
Jul 156 min read
The Infinite Audio Book
I had this seemingly dumb idea. Most such ideas are fleeting, and you don't act on them. But this one was different. What if your life...
Ben Lampere
Apr 155 min read
HackSpaceCon 2024: Out of This World
This weekend, I attended HackSpaceCon, which, from my understanding, is in its second year. What is cool about Hack Space Con is that...
Ben Lampere
Oct 10, 20233 min read
Going North to GrrCon
Two weeks ago, I traveled over a thousand miles north to attend my first GrrCon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. GrrCon has been on my list of...
Ben Lampere
Sep 5, 20233 min read
And Another One - Pass the OSWP in 2023
I finished my OSCP and thought I would take a break. That didn't really happen, as I started on the OSWP the next day. Having the...
Ben Lampere
Jul 10, 20235 min read
Passing the OSCP in 2023
So I finally did it. After almost three years of studying on and off, a complete exam change, and a wedding, I finally passed the OSCP....
Ben Lampere
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Getting attacked on my .ZIP domain
So the big news this month in the world of top-level domains was the release of .zip. There was a lot of talk online about how malicious...
Ben Lampere
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Non-Tech Post: Ben's Book List Part 1
I know many people who support my blog aren't in computer security. This post today is for you. I just purchased an Offensive Security...
Ben Lampere
Feb 28, 20234 min read
Going Down the Red Team Path
I took time over the holidays to step away from things security, spend time with my family, and get over being sick. Before the holidays,...
Ben Lampere
Dec 6, 20223 min read
TCM Academy - Pen Testing, Malware, and Active Directory
Working in computer security requires a passion for learning. Not just because the attacks and defenses constantly change but because...
Ben Lampere
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Attending Orlando BSides 2022
This past weekend I attended the Orlando BSides at Full Sail University. It's a two-day event, with the first day dedicated to workshops...
Ben Lampere
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Capture the Flag: The Competitive World of Hacking
You may not be familiar, but there is an entire competitive world in computer security. It's known as capture the flag competitions or...
Ben Lampere
Oct 18, 20223 min read
Start Getting Certified: How to pass the Security+ exam
Security+ is an excellent first certification to get under your belt if you are trying to get into computer security. I got certified for...
Ben Lampere
Oct 3, 20225 min read
The Intimidating-free Guide to Speaking at a Security Conference
Speaking at a Security Conference can be intimidating at first and seems like something only experts in the field do. However, I gave my...
Ben Lampere
Sep 20, 20225 min read
How I became a Penetration Tester
Photo from my first day of work in Chicago Being a hacker for a living sounds cool to any teenage kid. I was one of those kids. Going...
Ben Lampere
Sep 15, 20222 min read
What to Expect at Blackhat USA - Day 5
Day 5 The final full day of my Black Hat experience has come. Once all the classes are over, the books and talks all open. So I could get...
Ben Lampere
Sep 12, 20221 min read
What to Expect at Blackhat USA - Day 4
Day 4 is the last full day of the class. We covered a few more topics related to Cloud and web caches and then went into miscellaneous...
Ben Lampere
Aug 29, 20222 min read
What to Expect at Blackhat USA - Day 3
The 3rd day of the class was also the first day of the business week. People definitely arrive slower to class on the third day. Walking...
Ben Lampere
Aug 22, 20222 min read
What to Expect at Blackhat USA - Day 2
Day 2 The second day of training is straightforward at an easy-going pace. Getting to and from the conference hall was very convenient....
Ben Lampere
Aug 15, 20222 min read
What to Expect at Blackhat USA - Day 1
Day 1 I started the day by grabbing breakfast at around 7:30 am at the MGM grand. After breakfast, I returned to my room and got my...
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