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PhD research, security operations insights, and hands-on guides for building real defenses in the real world.
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PhD work on threat modeling, published papers, conference presentations, and deep dives into security research topics.
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Step-by-step guides for implementing practical security in resource-constrained environments. From getting started to advanced deployments.
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About PeckaCyber
I work in cybersecurity ā building defenses, tuning detection systems, and helping organizations make sense of threats. I'm also a PhD researcher focused on improving threat modeling.
PeckaCyber is where I share what I'm learning, building, and thinking through. No FUD, no perfect solutions ā just practical security that actually works.
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