The 2026 Deep Dive

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:17:44 -0500

Going Deeper into Code Review, Reverse Engineering, and Web Exploitation

New year, new focus. This year I’m pushing myself to level up in three specific areas: code review, reverse engineering, and web exploitation. I’ve spent enough time doing surface-level testing, now I want to understand what’s actually happening under the hood. I’ve already invested in the learning materials to make this happen, so there’s no backing out now.

CDSA Review

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:13:23 -0500

A Clear Overview of the CDSA Certification

In this post, I’ll share my experience with the HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (CDSA) certification. Whether you’re new to blue teaming or already familiar with CDSA, there’s something here for everyone.

What is the HTB CDSA?

The Hack The Box Certified Defensive Security Analyst (CDSA) is a hands-on blue-team certification focused on real-world SOC operations. It evaluates your ability to monitor, investigate, detect, and respond to threats using enterprise-grade tools and realistic scenarios. The exam is fully practical and is directly based on the HTB Academy SOC Analyst role path.

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The 2026 Deep Dive

Going Deeper into Code Review, Reverse Engineering, and Web Exploitation

CDSA Review

A Clear Overview of the CDSA Certification

What is the HTB CDSA?