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My experience with SANS FOR610 Reverse-Engineering Malware course and GREM certification exam - what worked, what didn't, and practical advice for others considering this path.
Security research notes from Ethan
I hack things that go beep, boop and say access denied — until they don't.
My Digital Playground
- 💥 Exploit Dev → Crafting working exploits
- ⚙️ Exploit Primitives → Exploitation building blocks
- 🧩 Reversing → Decoding program internals
- 🧬 Binary Analysis → Assembly-level code analysis
- 🦠 Malware → Malicious code dissection
- 🚩 CTF → Hacking competitions & writeups
Come along as I document my journey through the fascinating world of bytes, bugs, and binaries.
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A detailed look at the tools and development environment I use for exploit development and binary analysis, from my choice of Binary Ninja as primary disassembler to the Python frameworks and debugging tools that make vulnerability research efficient.- Published on
A deep dive into my personal exploit development lab setup using Proxmox VE, including hardware choices, network isolation strategies, and VM configurations that create a safe, isolated environment for security research.- Published on
A personal reflection on balancing two technical worlds—postal equipment maintenance and cybersecurity research. This post explores my non-traditional career path, the surprising transferable skills between mechanical troubleshooting and security work, and how impostor syndrome affects career transitioners. Includes practical advice for others navigating similar paths.