My name is Michael Hilken. This is my cyber/nerd blog.

This purpose of this blog is to:

• Encourage myself to pursue continuous learning in the form of security projects
• Document those projects and relevant thoughts here
• Maybe help out some passers-by while I’m doing it

Here are my professional credentials:

• B.P.S. Cyber Security, SANS Technology Institute
• M.S. Information Security Engineering, SANS Technology Institute (pursuing)
• Certifications: GCIA, GFACT, GISF, GSEC, GCIH, GPYC, GRID, GCSA, GMON, GSTRT, GDSA, GMLE, GXPN, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900, SC-200

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