Who am I?

Hey, I’m Sojubear! I spent over a decade in military intel before pivoting to cybersecurity. Now, I get to hunt threats and break stuff for a living.

This blog is pretty much my public notebook. You’ll find a mix of my latest cybersecurity rabbit holes, no fluff reviews of certs and courses, and the occasional post on what it’s really like working in this field.

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Certified Cert Collector

My journey has been fueled by a constant need to learn, adapt, and test my limits. I see certifications as structured challenges that push me to sharpen my skills. Below is a map of my journey so far, from foundational knowledge to advanced offensive techniques.

Management & Strategy

• (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Offensive Security & Red Teaming

• OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP)
• OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP)
• Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
• SANS GIAC Red Team Professional (GRTP)

Defense, Threat Hunting & Incident Response

• SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• OffSec Threat Hunter (OSTH)

Foundational

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner