Overcoming Insularity, Part 2: Moving Beyond the “Try Harder” Mentality
Check out part 2 of our two-part blog post series on the challenges faced by aspiring hackers. In this follow-up, we explore practical ways our community can help make hacking more accessible and beginner-friendly.
October 2025 Mobile Platform Security & Fraud Prevention Assessment
Overcoming Insularity: A Critique of the “Try Harder” Mentality
The first in a two-part series exploring the challenges aspiring hackers often face when attempting to enter the industry. The author offers his take on the root cause of these barriers, and in part two, outlines concrete ways our community can make learning to hack more accessible and less intimidating.
Integrating Security Metrics into Quality Models: A DORA-Aligned Strategy
AWS Cognito Security — Cognito User Pool Introduction and User Attributes
Unveil the intricacies of Amazon Cognito User Pools in our latest blog post. We delve into the technicalities of user attributes, identifiers, and app clients, guiding you through the login flow and token reception. Discover how to leverage Cognito tokens for data collection and learn to navigate common misconfigurations that developers might miss.
AWS Cognito Security — Overview
Discover the hidden security risks in Amazon Cognito with our blog series. Dive into AWS Cognito’s structure, components, and use cases, uncovering new attack vectors and misconfigurations.