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Hi, I'm Joshua Ruppe, a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years in IT and 13+ years specializing in penetration testing. This site is my way of sharing knowledge, tools, and projects with the broader tech and infosec community.

Who Am I?

  • Background: I’m soon enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program from Purdue Global and hold an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Spartanburg Community College. My career has been built on understanding systems and securing them against threats.
  • Professional Career: I’ve worked as a penetration tester, SOC manager, and security consultant for multiple Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Along the way, I’ve presented at DEF CON, BSides, and other conferences, contributed to open-source security tools, and mentored aspiring security professionals.
  • Community Impact: I lead HackersAgainstHate, a nonprofit promoting diversity and inclusion in infosec, and founded DC470, a local group fostering collaboration and skill-building through meetups and CTF challenges. My volunteering includes mentoring for U.S. CyberPatriot and serving as an I.T. Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, where I repaired computers and taught homeowners about cybersecurity.

Core Expertise

  • Mobile Platform Testing
  • WebApp, Network, & Cloud Testing
  • Physical Security Assessments
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship
  • Strategic Security Planning

Why This Site?

I've transitioned from Ghost to Material for MkDocs because it allows me to embrace the concept of a digital garden—a format introduced to me by one of my mentees. This approach suits me perfectly: it’s part finished, part unfinished, always evolving. Unlike a traditional blog, it allows for constant growth, iteration, and improvement.

This site is not just a resource for others, it's also a notebook for myself, capturing my experiences, knowledge, and thoughts. By sharing these, I hope to help those who may feel stuck, whether personally or professionally. Perhaps, in sharing, I can encourage others to do the same and contribute to this cycle of growth and learning.

What's Here?

  Main    # you are here
  About   # me rambling about me
  Creative/   # random things I've made
  Education/
    Certifications/   # lists, links, and thoughts on infosec certs
  Leadership/
  Misc/
    Personal Security   # security tips for everyday life 
    Home Office   # my personal setup and gear
  Pentesting/
    Cloud   # focused on securing cloud environments
    Mobile   # introduction to testing, tools, and tips
    OSINT   # digging up info with open-source tools
    Web App   # testing tools, standards, and techniques
    Windows   # tools, setup instructions, and tips
    Network   # random tools, links, and resources
  Projects/
    ...   # details on topics i've been involved in
  Blog/   # some of my personal thoughts