Linux Privilege Escalation Cheatsheet: Techniques and Tools for Ethical Hackers
A practical guide to Linux privilege escalation techniques using kernel exploits, misconfigurations, and automated tools like LinPEAS and LinEnum.
Hi, I'm Neeraj Singh.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Specialized in Cyber Security, Software Testing and Developement I'm Neeraj Singh Panghal, currently working as a Cybersecurity Engineer . I have hands-on experience with security assessments, CTFs, HackTheBox, and TryHackMe challenges. Passionate about implementing robust security solutions.
Security Philosophy: Defense in Depth, Zero Trust, and Proactive Protection
Technologies I Use
Some of the technologies I've worked with:
Python
GitHub
VS Code
Terminal
Bash
AWS
Linux
Cloudflare
Docker
Electron
Notion
Supabase
Tauri
Vite
Windows
Markdown
Professional Experience
A brief overview of my professional journey in cybersecurity and software testing
Cyber Security Intern
xIoTz, Bengaluru CurrentContributed to the development of xIoTz eXtended Operation Centre (XOC), a unified cyber assurance platform integrating NOC, SOC, TOC, CSPM, and NGVA. Worked on automated threat Detection & responses and integrated Wazuh for security monitoring.
SDET Intern
Frugal Testing, HyderabadAutomated web/API testing using Java, Selenium, and Postman. Improved CI/CD with GitHub Actions. Used JIRA, Trello, and Allure for reporting and defect tracking.
Cyber Security Intern
Gurugram PoliceWorked on real-world cases in bug hunting, digital forensics, OSINT, and cyber law. Performed penetration testing with tools like Nmap, BurpSuite, and Metasploit.
Achievements & Certifications
My professional accomplishments and credentials
Speaker at Google Developer Club, LPU
Took a workshop on Cryptography and Forensics CTF challenges.
CTF Competition Winner
First place in Capture The Flag competition organised by CyberHack at LPU, demonstrating advanced cybersecurity skills.
Hosted and created CTF Challenges - multiple organizations
Designed and hosted CTF challenges for cybersecurity events across various organizations.
Selected for Smart India Hackathon 2023 - National Levels
Qualified and represented at the national level in Smart India Hackathon, Created a GUI based Portable Memory Dumping Forensics Tool using Python in 48 hours.
Featured Projects
Check out some of my latest work in cybersecurity and software development
Latest In Development
WhatMyServerDoing
Latest In Development
A cross-platform server monitoring tool built with Tauri and Go, enabling real-time monitoring of multiple server resources through an elegant interface.
Completed
Raw Dump Tool
Completed
A Python-based GUI Memory Dumping Forensics Tool for digital investigators, featuring encryption, tamper detection, and comprehensive analysis capabilities.
Completed
QA WatchDog
Completed
QA WatchDog is a Python-based tool created by Neeraj Singh, designed to streamline and simplify the QA testing process.
Latest Blog Posts
Essential Nmap Commands for CEH, HTB, and TryHackMe
A comprehensive guide to Nmap commands commonly used in ethical hacking, HackTheBox, and TryHackMe challenges. From basic scans to advanced techniques.
NetBIOS Enumeration Cheatsheet: Essential Commands for Pentesters
Comprehensive guide to NetBIOS enumeration with practical commands and techniques for network security professionals and ethical hackers.
SQLMap Cheatsheet Automated SQL Injection Testing and Interview Questions
A practical guide to using sqlmap for SQL Injection testing, including command examples, explanations, and common interview questions.
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I'm always open to discussing cybersecurity projects and opportunities.
Let's connect and make the digital world more secure!