About

About buGGy

Cybersecurity Enthusiast · Aspiring Red Team Operator · HTB CJCA


Who I Am

I’m an offensive security enthusiast with 2+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing labs, CTFs, and practical security environments, complemented by 2 remote internships. I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering while actively building red team skills through labs, competitions, and security research.

My core focus areas include web exploitation, system enumeration, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation, along with network penetration testing and Active Directory attacks.


By the Numbers

AchievementDetails
🏆 TryHackMe RankingTop 2% globally
🧪 Labs Completed120+ hands-on labs
🎓 Current DegreeB.E. Computer Engineering (2024–2028)
🎯 Hackfinity 2.0 CTFRank 229 / 4,309 teams
🥇 Rise Get Set HackRank 85 / 22,000+ participants

Certifications & Training

  • CAP (2024) — Certified AppSec Practitioner (The SecOps Group)
  • TCM PEH (2024) — Practical Ethical Hacking (TCM Security)
  • HTB CJCA (2026) — HackTheBox Certified Junior Cybersecurity Associate
  • 🎯 HTB CWES — HackTheBox Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (Currently Pursuing)
  • 🎯 HTB CPTS — HackTheBox Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (In Progress)

Technical Arsenal

Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, Bash/Shell, SQL

Security Tools: Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nikto, FFUF, BloodHound, Impacket, CrackMapExec, Responder, Wireshark

Recon & OSINT: Shodan, Recon-ng, theHarvester, Maltego

Operating Systems: Linux (Kali, Parrot, Ubuntu, Mint), Windows Server

Specializations: Web Application Testing, Network Penetration Testing, Active Directory Attacks, Privilege Escalation, Post-Exploitation


What You’ll Find Here

This blog is my digital notebook — a collection of:

  • 🔓 CTF Writeups — Detailed walkthroughs of challenges I’ve solved
  • 📚 Technical Notes — Quick references and cheat sheets
  • 🛠️ Tool Guides — How I use various security tools
  • 💡 Research — Deep dives into vulnerabilities and attack techniques

No fluff, just practical content from someone actively learning and breaking things.


Let’s Connect


“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” — Kali Linux