Hello and welcome to the official blog of BaseSec! We're thrilled you've found your way here and excited to embark on this cybersecurity journey together.

Who We Are

BaseSec is a team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to making the digital world a safer place. With decades of experience across various security domains—from penetration testing and code development to security operations and forensics—we bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the table. What makes our approach unique is our comprehensive perspective on cybersecurity challenges. While our current focus is primarily offensive security, our team's background allows us to evaluate security through three critical lenses:

• As Attackers: We think like adversaries, understanding offensive techniques, identifying vulnerabilities, and testing systems through real-world attack simulations
• As Defenders: Drawing from our past experience, we understand how protective measures are implemented and where they commonly fail
• As Investigators: Our background in incident response and forensics gives us insight into how attacks are discovered and analyzed after the fact

This multidimensional perspective allows us to offer insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing you with security knowledge that's been tested from all angles.

Why This Blog Exists

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying informed about cybersecurity isn't just good practice—it's essential. Whether you're a security professional, IT specialist, business leader, or simply someone interested in protecting your digital footprint, this blog aims to be your trusted resource for cybers security topics.

We created this space to share knowledge from:

• An Offensive Perspective: Provide real-world insights from the attacker's point of view, helping you understand and anticipate threats
• Battle-Tested Recommendations: Share techniques and strategies we've personally verified in the field—not theoretical concepts that look good on paper but fail in practice
• Proven Security Practices: Recommend only the defensive measures we've rigorously tested and confirmed effective against current attack methodologies

What to Expect

Our content will span the entire cybersecurity spectrum, including:

• Technical deep dives: Detailed analyses of (primarily) web application vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and exploitation methods
• Analysis of emerging threats: Insights into new attack vectors and how they're being used in the wild
• Application security insights: Lessons learned and vulnerabilities discovered during our penetration testing work
• General security tips: Practical advice for individuals and organizations to improve their security posture based on what we've seen actually work
  

Our Commitment

Our goal is not just to inform but to empower you to make better security decisions. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, let's build a more secure digital future.

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Judy Baxter

Principal @ BaseSec Cyber Security