Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

🔍 Infrastructure & Detection Security Engineer 🚀 Currently building @projectsecio 📽️ YouTube: https://t.co/WCRdqzuyqg projectsecurity.io Missouri, US Joined October 2017

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

3 weeks ago

10 fun and real-world #cybersecurity project ideas. I compiled a list of some of my favorites I have done. youtu.be/8aJYPcGn_N8

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Cybersecurity careers are evolving. Here's my breakdown and analysis of what I think has changed over the last few years as we have experienced a turbulent job market, "AI", and investment changes. youtu.be/Vg1pm4_5iss

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

a month ago

Another 30 day cybersecurity challenge. This time playing @RealTryHackMe for 30 days! Did the SOC Level 1, Security Engineering, and challenges. youtu.be/FZLy_SkHkzw Overall Recommendations: - Learn in manageable chunks. - Do the challenges. - Take extensive notes.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

2 months ago

a step-by-step overview of my personal cybersecurity defense strategy, coining it as "cyber defense stack". youtu.be/o0RxwyPjI3I Overall: - password managers - dns security - uBlock ftw - freeze credit - have a "I died" backup sheet

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

2 months ago

programming in cybersecurity still 100% relevant in the age of AI and LLMs. I propose a few reasons why you should still be writing code youtu.be/HNhn98p3zdU

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

2 months ago

Lately, I've been exploring Android mobile app hacking. In this video, I break down the basics—APK structure, common attack techniques, and how to defend against them. Big thanks to @Guardsquare for their insights on mobile app protection! 🎥 youtu.be/InG3shZ0bfM

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

3 months ago

Last night I found out that my local ice cream shop now supports passkeys for their rewards accounts. Looks like it's time to convert. the ice cream shops have spoken.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

3 months ago

hollywood hacking - "i'm in". real hacking, in page 82 of pentest report, "tried running scans on internal LAN, nothing." A few myths in cybersecurity debunked. youtu.be/JWw4TT1E0OA

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

4 months ago

"Layering" cybersecurity into various different levels can not only help with understanding security as a concept, but also the implementation pieces of where you perhaps lack visibility, detection, and processes. Here is an overview of each these layers: youtu.be/W1-GP25koX8

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

4 months ago

Cybersecurity careers can be overwhelming, yet rewarding. Here's an honest, realistic take on cybersecurity careers, the good, and the bad. youtu.be/pcQZEtcs61Q

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

5 months ago

An overview recent wave of clickfix attacks. youtu.be/nYvTuH1D3as tldr: social engineering 101 works.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

5 months ago

an attempt of cybersecurity explained in 100 seconds. youtu.be/9iyR0YhzAis @fireship_dev inspired.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

5 months ago

The AI wardlords have taken AI-ified the machines of washing. yay.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

6 months ago

a few thoughts on the current state of the cybersecurity job market. It's rough out there, as many of us know. I highlight the 3 primary reasons why and perhaps what we can do. youtu.be/WWZ1pEF8iNM I recognize this is a bit negative, attempting to just portray some realism.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

6 months ago

i wrote an infostealer in Go. yay for fun, nay for the script kid implementation. youtu.be/4RNFghRVwhY

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

6 months ago

kicking off a two-part series in investigating the rise and world of infostealers. youtu.be/3DMG_FL_VJo The next video, I wrote infostealer implementation in Go, skid style.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

6 months ago

I have been in a productivity rut in 2025 so for. Described in one word, laziness. Here are a few strategies I am implementing in my routine for better consistency in self-study and projects. youtu.be/QZOoC6pIWKI

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

7 months ago

I propose a few beginner-friendly projects to begin in #cybersecurity. youtu.be/Bf5P4X6y0gM I've talked about CTFs a lot. @Snyk has an upcoming event, Fetch the Flag, hosted by the one & only @_JohnHammond. These are great opportunities to learn and grow!

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

7 months ago

The #cybersecurity job market has been in a huge slump. I propose 3 reasons why this is specifically in the context of security. And perhaps a way or two the industry can counter this. youtu.be/gdOWTJm_mcQ Also, trying not to be negative. Although I recognize it's negative.

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Grant Collins @collinsinfosec

7 months ago

There has some recent discussions with "CVSS is Dead" debate with the cURL project's recent post. As someone in the vuln management space, this is a debate near and dear to my heart. A few anecdotes on the debate: youtu.be/JX7rchdaHIg