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Cybersecurity explained by a real practitioner

I break down real vulnerabilities, tools, and career paths in cybersecurity. No marketing, no scare tactics, just the tradecraft you need to eradicate the adversary

what I cover

#learn

Security Fundamentals to Advanced DFIR + Threat Hunting

Real artifacts, real hunt packages and real career paths

#career

Career & Certs

Honest advice on breaking into security, certifications worth your time, and interview prep.

#practice

Write-ups & Labs

Walkthroughs of CTFs, home lab builds, and hands-on projects you can follow along with.

press & talks

Conference talks, panels, and podcast appearances.

Hunting Scattered SpiderJohn A Landmesser Cyber Security Conference · Penn State Brandywine, PAOct 24, 2025

partnerships

I partner with companies that help analysts do the job better, security and networking platforms they use to hunt adversaries, hardware that keeps them sharp through long shifts, and lifestyle brands that support how they recharge. My audience is technical, and engages deepest with content that's shown, not told.

Pitch a partnership

Sponsorships

A dedicated mention or segment in a video, framed around a real use case, not a script read.

Brand integrations

Your product woven into a tutorial, write-up, or lab build where it naturally fits.

Collabs & speaking

Guest spots, joint content, or talks for your team or event on practical security topics.

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demographics

Age

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Who they are

Primarily US based. Working cybersecurity practitioners (SOC, DFIR, threat hunting) and aspiring analysts. A technical, tool-fluent audience, not passive scrollers..

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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