Ethical Hacking 101
Foundations of penetration testing & responsible disclosure

- The legal recon → exploitation → reporting workflow
- Top OWASP attack vectors and how to test for them
- How to write a pen-test report that wins repeat work
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Foundations of penetration testing & responsible disclosure

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Founder & CEO, MeritShot
8 years of software engineering experience across industries. Passionate mentor bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
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Experienced in building smart, efficient tech solutions at Deloitte and Amazon. Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and turning ideas into impactful products.
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10+ years in IB, specializing in high-value financial solutions and complex transactions. Former Cognizant analyst with expertise in analytics and process optimization.
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6+ years designing secure, scalable systems. Former Deloitte developer with expertise in system integration and performance optimization.
Senior Development Engineer
12+ years building high-performance software at Microsoft, with expertise in cloud applications, innovative tools, and emerging technologies.
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