Welcome to the M Square LLC Blog
Thanks for stopping by. I'm Mike Magana, founder of M Square LLC, and this blog is where I share what I've learned from years in cybersecurity—the practical stuff, not the vendor marketing fluff.
What You'll Find Here
🧠 Educational Content
Cybersecurity fundamentals explained for business owners and their teams. No assumptions about your technical background. Topics like:
- "What is a penetration test?"
- Password security that actually works
- Incident response basics
- Industry-specific guidance (healthcare, legal, finance)
🧪 Technical Writeups
For the more technical readers:
- HTB/TryHackMe walkthroughs
- Real-world case studies (sanitized)
- Tool deep-dives and comparisons
- Attack technique breakdowns
🛠 Methodology & Techniques
How I approach security testing:
- Reconnaissance workflows
- Exploitation techniques
- Post-exploitation strategies
- Reporting and communication
📣 Updates
What's happening at M Square LLC:
- New services and offerings
- Training workshops
- Speaking engagements
- Partnership announcements
✍️ Industry Perspectives
My take on what's happening in cybersecurity:
- Why small businesses are targeted
- Making sense of new regulations
- Breach analysis and lessons learned
- The future of SMB security
Why I Started This Blog
Too much security content online is either:
- So technical it's useless for business owners
- So dumbed down it's actually wrong
- Vendor-sponsored content with hidden agendas
I wanted a place for honest, practical guidance. The kind of advice I give my clients, shared with everyone.
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