First ever Computer Certification!!

I have been studying for my Security+ exams for a while and today, I looked around for some other free online certificates to attach to my CV since I don't have any (yet). Then, I found brainbench. After a few minutes of testing myself, I came out with my first ever computer certification! W00t!!

If you think I cheated, that is your own cup of coffee, cause I didn't lol!! Anyways, here,s what I came out with.

Akujobi, Victor




Test: Network Security
Date: 13-Jan-2008
Score: 3.48
Weights: 100% Network Security
Elapsed time: 19 min 47 sec
Percentile: Scored higher than 87% of previous examinees

Demonstrates a solid understanding of core concepts within this topic. Appears capable of working on most projects in this area with moderate assistance. May require some initial assistance with advanced concepts, however.

Strong Areas
Models
Threats
System Management

Weak Areas
Cryptography
Infrastructure
Remote Access

And now the meat of the day

I have always believed that there was a bug on my ADSL router,the one I blogged about earlier, and now I can confirm it!!.
I ran SPIKE on my OS X box against the router and wham i can't logon to the Allegro web server.
I was just fuzzing the http protocol and now, no service is responding. nmap reports that port 80 is open on the LAN facing side but can't figure It's an Allegro based Web Server. Now its up (after 10 minutes) and can't load the pages correctly!!.

More investigation later.. Its 3am now!! got to crash!

Ok now nmap says the port is closed!! WHAT!!! Got to do a full reboot!!
BTW The funny thing is that I can still access the internet even with the router's instability

However, a full reboot cured it. It might not have a been a buffer overflow after all

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!

Okay This is to officially wish y'all a happy new year!!!

W00t!! we made it to 2008!