Biography
zer0arc4 is a cybersecurity student with a passion for penetration testing, red teaming, and continuous learning. This site documents the journey through CTF writeups, lab machines, security research, and tool development — building practical skills across offensive security, networking, and application security.
Education
- Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity — In Progress
- Self-directed learning through HTB Academy, TryHackMe, and hands-on lab environments
Technical Skills
Core competencies span Linux & Windows administration, networking (TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting), programming (Python, Java, C, Bash), and security tooling (Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Caido, Metasploit, Postman).
Specializations include web security, API security, privilege escalation, and Active Directory attack paths.
Career Goals
Become a professional penetration tester and red team operator, contributing to the security community through open-source tools, detailed writeups, and security research.
Tool Stack
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Reconnaissance | Nmap, Wireshark, OSINT frameworks |
| Web Testing | Burp Suite, Caido, Postman |
| Exploitation | Metasploit, custom Python/Bash scripts |
| Environment | VirtualBox, Linux, Windows |
| Development | Python, Git, GitHub |
Interests
- Penetration testing & red teaming
- CTF competitions
- Security tool development
- API security research
- Active Directory attacks
- Open-source contributions