Adam Gardner

🧠 How to Code in Python: Part 2 — If, Else, and Logic

In the last post, we built our first Python script, explored variables, and got user input.…
🐍 How to Code in Python: Getting Started — First Program, Variables, and User Input

Welcome to the How to Code in Python series — your beginner-friendly guide to learning how…
🔓 CVE‑2025‑5777 – CitrixBleed 2: Memory Leaks, MFA Bypass, and Full Session Hijack

CVE‑2025‑5777 (“CitrixBleed 2”) is a critical vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances that allows…
🤖 AI-Powered Attacks: The Rise of Machine-Augmented Adversaries

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a defensive-only tool. Threat actors are integrating AI into every…
🔧 How to Use the Resume Automation Tool

If you saw my post about finally launching my Python-based resume automation tool — this post…
🔐 Automating Resume + Cover Letter Personalization with Python and tkinter

By Adam GardnerLinkedIn 💡 The Problem Customizing each cybersecurity job application manually — especially when juggling…
Side Quests, Six Monitors, and a Brain on Fire: Embracing the Chaos of Cyber Workflows

Is it ADHD… or just cybersecurity? Picture this: I’m at my desk with six monitors, each…
Creating a Network Traffic Baseline and Detecting Anomalies with Zeek: An Advanced SOC Analyst Guide

Introduction Network traffic baselining is a cornerstone of proactive threat detection in Security Operations Centers (SOCs).…
A Technical Guide to Determining What Ports to Leave Open via Firewall

Leaving unnecessary ports open increases your attack surface and can result in exploitation, lateral movement, or…
From Host to Hidden: Multi-Layered VPN + Tor Access for Cyber Threat Intelligence

🔐 Introduction Modern cyber threat intelligence often demands access to the darker corners of the internet—ransomware…