Cloud Engineer | AWS Security | DevSecOps | NIST 800-53 | FedRAMPhttps://nishacloud.com/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-09-11-vnet-to-vnet-connections-in-azure/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-09-11-vnet-to-vnet-connections-in-azure/This walkthrough details how to create secure VPN Gateway connections between two Azure Virtual Networks using VNet-to-VNet tunneling. Learn how to configure VPN Gateways, establish encrypted connections, and verify the status—all from the Azure portal.Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-09-16-creating-azure-point-to-site-vpn-connections/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-09-16-creating-azure-point-to-site-vpn-connections/How to Create Point-to-Site VPN Connections in Microsoft AzureWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-10-16-create-a-site-to-site-s2s-vpn-connection-in-azure/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-10-16-create-a-site-to-site-s2s-vpn-connection-in-azure/How to Create Site-to-Site VPN Connections in Microsoft AzureWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-10-26-traffic-routing-in-microsoft-azure-with-subnet-to-network-virtual-appliance-nva/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-10-26-traffic-routing-in-microsoft-azure-with-subnet-to-network-virtual-appliance-nva/Traffic Routing in Microsoft Azure with Network Virtual Appliacne (NVA)Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-10-31-configure-azure-load-balancer/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-10-31-configure-azure-load-balancer/Configure Azure Load BalancerWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-11-07-creating-inbound-nat-rules-to-connect-to-a-single-vm-in-azure-port-forwarding/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-11-07-creating-inbound-nat-rules-to-connect-to-a-single-vm-in-azure-port-forwarding/Create Inbound NAT Rules to Connect to a Single VM in Azure (Port-Forwarding)Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-11-13-deploy-azure-application-gateway-to-direct-web-traffic/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-11-13-deploy-azure-application-gateway-to-direct-web-traffic/Deploy Azure Application Gateway to Direct Web TrafficWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-12-04-deploy-configure-azure-firewall/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2022-12-04-deploy-configure-azure-firewall/Deploy and Configure Azure Firewall and Rules to Allow/Deny Access to Certain WebsitesWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-13-enable-session-stickiness-using-an-application-load-balancer-in-aws-alb/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-13-enable-session-stickiness-using-an-application-load-balancer-in-aws-alb/2023-01-13-Enable-Session-Stickiness-Using-An-Application-Load-Balancer-in-AWS-(ALB)Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-16-deploy-amazon-connect-contact-center/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-16-deploy-amazon-connect-contact-center/2023-01-16-Deploy-Amazon-Connect-Contact-CenterWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-19-how-to-deploy-a-secured-static-website-on-aws/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-19-how-to-deploy-a-secured-static-website-on-aws/2023-01-19-How-to-Deploy-a-Secured-Static-Website-on-AWSWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-24-troubleshooting-iam-access-issues-in-aws/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-01-24-troubleshooting-iam-access-issues-in-aws/Learn how to troubleshoot IAM role assumption failures by aligning identity-based policies and trust relationships while maintaining least privilege.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-03-29-aws-networking-multi-vpc-architecture/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-03-29-aws-networking-multi-vpc-architecture/2023-03-29-AWS-Networking-Multi-VPC-ArchitectureWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-03-enable-inter-vpc-connectivity-using-peering-connections-in-aws/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-03-enable-inter-vpc-connectivity-using-peering-connections-in-aws/2023-04-03-Enable Inter-VPC-Connectivity-Using-Peering-Connections-In-AWSWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-16-enable-inter-vpc-connectivity-with-aws-transit-gateway/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-16-enable-inter-vpc-connectivity-with-aws-transit-gateway/2023-04-16-Enable Inter-VPC-Connectivity-With-AWS-Transit-GatewayWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-17-configure-network-monitoring-in-aws/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-17-configure-network-monitoring-in-aws/2023-04-17-Configure-Network-Monitoring-in-AWSWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-17-implement-security-controls-in-aws/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-04-17-implement-security-controls-in-aws/2023-04-17-Implement-Security-Controls-in-AWSWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-05-01-windows-fundamemtals-1-thm/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-05-01-windows-fundamemtals-1-thm/Windows Fundamentals 1 - TryHackMe WalkthroughWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-05-03-intro-to-defensive-security/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-05-03-intro-to-defensive-security/Introduction to Defensive Security - THM Walkthrough by NishaWed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-07-13-vulnerability-scanning-with-openvas-unveiling-cybersecurity-insights/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-07-13-vulnerability-scanning-with-openvas-unveiling-cybersecurity-insights/2023-07-13-Vulnerability-Scanning-with-OpenVAS-Unveiling-Cybersecurity-InsightsWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-07-15-splunk-basics-thm-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-07-15-splunk-basics-thm-walkthrough/Splunk Basics / Splunk 101 (TryHackMe Walkthrough)Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-07-22-incident-handling-with-splunk-thm-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-07-22-incident-handling-with-splunk-thm-walkthrough/Incident Handling With Splunk / Splunk 201 (TryHackMe Walkthrough)Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-create-virtual-networks-in-azure/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-create-virtual-networks-in-azure/2023-08-01-Create-Virtual-Networks-in-AzureWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-identity-and-access-management-azure-policy/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-identity-and-access-management-azure-policy/2023-08-01-Identity-and-Access-Management-Azure-PolicyWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-identity-and-access-management-resource-manager-locks-in-azure/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-identity-and-access-management-resource-manager-locks-in-azure/2023-08-01-Identity-and-Access-Management-Resource-Manager-Locks in AzureWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-identity-and-access-management-role-based-access-control/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-01-identity-and-access-management-role-based-access-control/2023-08-01-Identity-and-Access-Management-Role-Based-Access-ControlWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-03-configure-dns-settings-in-azure/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-03-configure-dns-settings-in-azure/How to Configure DNS Settings in Microsoft AzureWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-06-vulnerability-scanning-with-nmap-network-scanning/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-08-06-vulnerability-scanning-with-nmap-network-scanning/2023-08-06-Vulnerability-Scanning-with-Nmap-Network-ScanningWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-16-configuring-dmz-with-palo-alto-firewall/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-16-configuring-dmz-with-palo-alto-firewall/How to Create Configure a DMZ on Palo Alto FIrewallWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-17-vulnerability-scanning-nessus/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-17-vulnerability-scanning-nessus/2023-09-17-Vulnerability-Scanning-NessusWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-18-intro-to-offensive-security-thm-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-18-intro-to-offensive-security-thm-walkthrough/Introduction to Offensive Security - THM Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-19-the-art-of-reconnaissance-in-cybersecurity/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-19-the-art-of-reconnaissance-in-cybersecurity/The Art of Reconnaissance in CybersecurityWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-27-walking-an-application-thm-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-27-walking-an-application-thm-walkthrough/Walking An Application - THM Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-28-meow-htb-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-09-28-meow-htb-walkthrough/Meow - HTB Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-10-13-content-discovery-thm-walkthough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-10-13-content-discovery-thm-walkthough/Content Discovery - THM Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-11-19-linux-fundamentals-1-thm/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-11-19-linux-fundamentals-1-thm/Embark on the journey of learning the fundamentals of Linux. Learn to run some of the first essential commands on an interactive terminal..Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-12-05-wireshark-basics/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-12-05-wireshark-basics/Wireshark: The Basics - THM Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-12-23-rootme-thm/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-12-23-rootme-thm/2023-12-23-rootme-thmWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-12-24-windows-event-logs-thm/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2023-12-24-windows-event-logs-thm/Windows Event Logs (TryHackMe Walkthrough)Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-01-09-intro-aws-identity-and-access-management/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-01-09-intro-aws-identity-and-access-management/A beginner-friendly walkthrough of managing users, groups, and permissions in AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-01-09-network-services-thm/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-01-09-network-services-thm/Learn about, then enumerate and exploit a variety of network services and misconfigurations.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-02-15-post-exploitation-basics-thm-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-02-15-post-exploitation-basics-thm-walkthrough/TryHackMe Walkthough - Post-Exploitation BasicsWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-03-18-exploiting-eternal-blue-walkthrough-protection/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-03-18-exploiting-eternal-blue-walkthrough-protection/A detailed walkthrough of how to exploit the Eternal Blue vulnerability on a Windows 7 Ultimate machine, covering both manual and automated methods.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-03-19-rooting-the-academy-box-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-03-19-rooting-the-academy-box-walkthrough/>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-04-14-how-to-install-remmina-on-kali-linux/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-04-14-how-to-install-remmina-on-kali-linux/How to Install Remmina on Kali LinuxWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-04-ice-tryhackme-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-04-ice-tryhackme-walkthrough/TryHackMe Ice - Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-14-hacking-kenobi-tryhackme/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-14-hacking-kenobi-tryhackme/Hacking Kenobi: From Anonymous Access to Root like a RebelFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-16-steel-mountain-thm-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-16-steel-mountain-thm-walkthrough/Hack into a Mr. Robot themed Windows machine. Use metasploit for initial access, utilise powershell for Windows privilege escalation enumeration and learn a new technique to get Administrator access.Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-29-idor-thm/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-06-29-idor-thm/TryHackMe IDOR Room WalkthroughWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-02-ignite-tryhackme-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-02-ignite-tryhackme-walkthrough/Walkthrough of TryHackMe's Ignite room where we exploit a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Fuel CMS 1.4.1 (CVE-2018-16763). Learn the steps of enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, and defense strategies.Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-05-dancing-htb-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-05-dancing-htb-walkthrough/Dancing - HTB Walkthrough by NishaWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-15-ejpt-certification-journey/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-15-ejpt-certification-journey/My Journey to eJPT Certification: Insights and Tips for SuccessMon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-21-understanding-llmnr-poisoning-attacks/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-21-understanding-llmnr-poisoning-attacks/Understanding LLMNR Poisoning and Mitigation TechniquesSun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-22-understanding-smb-relay-attacks-and-mitigation-techniques/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-22-understanding-smb-relay-attacks-and-mitigation-techniques/Understanding SMB Relay Attacks and Mitigation TechniquesMon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-26-ad-attack-ipv6-dns-takeover-via-mitm6/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-26-ad-attack-ipv6-dns-takeover-via-mitm6/IPv6 DNS Takeover with MITM6 in an Active Directory EnvironmentMon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-28-passback-attacks/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-07-28-passback-attacks/Understanding SMB Relay Attacks and Mitigation TechniquesMon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-10-11-escalate-and-defend-linux-kernel-exploit/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-10-11-escalate-and-defend-linux-kernel-exploit/Escalate and Defend: Linux Kernel Exploit WalkthroughFri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-10-13-splunk-data-administration-parsing-phase/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-10-13-splunk-data-administration-parsing-phase/Exploring Splunk Data Administration: Parsing, Event Line Breaking, and Data PrivacySun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-10-16-investigate-web-attacks-lets-defend-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-10-16-investigate-web-attacks-lets-defend-walkthrough/A detailed walkthrough of how to solve the 'Investigating Web Attacks Challenge' on Let's Defend using the bWAPP web application as the victim.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-11-21-enumeration-brute-force-tryhackme/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-11-21-enumeration-brute-force-tryhackme/TryHackMe: Enumeration & Brute Force Room WalkthroughWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-12-07-devbox-pnpt-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2024-12-07-devbox-pnpt-walkthrough/A step-by-step walkthrough of compromising the Dev Box from TCM Security’s PNPT training course, including detailed explanations, mitigation steps, and a comprehensive mapping to MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques.Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-03-03-anonymous-rooted/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-03-03-anonymous-rooted/This walkthrough covers the TryHackMe 'Anonymous' room. I gain user-level access via FTP and a writable script, capture the user flag, and escalate to root via a SUID misconfiguration.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-03-27-lazyadmin-tryhackme-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-03-27-lazyadmin-tryhackme-walkthrough/A complete walkthrough of the LazyAdmin room on TryHackMe, demonstrating enumeration, exploitation, and privilege escalation.Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-04-22-devel-rooted-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-04-22-devel-rooted-walkthrough/This post is a walkthrough of the 'Devel' retired machine from Hack The Box. I gain initial access through an exposed FTP and WebDAV setup, then escalate privileges using MS15-051.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-05-06-alwaysinstallelevated-walkthrough/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2025-05-06-alwaysinstallelevated-walkthrough/A walkthrough of exploiting the AlwaysInstallElevated misconfiguration on Windows to escalate from user to SYSTEM using a malicious MSI payload.Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://nishacloud.com/blog/2026-01-01-secure-secret-retrieval-in-aws-lambda/https://nishacloud.com/blog/2026-01-01-secure-secret-retrieval-in-aws-lambda/A Practical Lab in Eliminating Hardcoded Credentials Using AWS Secrets Manager and IAMThu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT