Learn Cybersecurity By Doing
About CyberDesserts
Mission: Provide accessible, hands-on cybersecurity content focused on practical application rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
What is CyberDesserts?
CyberDesserts is a platform dedicated to helping security professionals stay ahead of the curve with practical, real-world cybersecurity insights. We focus on what actually matters in the field, covering enterprise security, cyber resilience, compliance frameworks, and defensive security strategies.
Unlike traditional cybersecurity resources that focus on theory, we emphasize hands-on tutorials and practical application. Every piece of content is designed to help you implement, test, and understand security concepts in real-world scenarios.
What We Cover
- Enterprise Security: Strategies and tools for protecting organizations at scale
- Cyber Resilience: Building robust defenses and recovery capabilities
- Compliance Frameworks: Practical guidance on security standards and regulations
- Defensive Security Strategies: Proactive approaches to threat detection and prevention
- AI Security: Addressing shadow AI risks and implementing secure AI practices
The Blog
Our blog features in-depth articles, tutorials, and practical guides covering the latest in cybersecurity. From hands-on walkthroughs to enterprise security strategies, the blog is where we dive deep into topics that matter to security professionals.
Key topics include: vulnerability assessments, security automation, threat intelligence, compliance implementation, and emerging security technologies.
Featured Tools & Assessments
We provide free, practical tools to help organizations assess and improve their security posture:
Shadow AI Maturity Assessment
A comprehensive 5-minute assessment that evaluates your organization's readiness to handle shadow AI risks. Get instant insights into:
- Governance & Policy maturity
- Technical Controls effectiveness
- Data Handling practices
- Employee Awareness levels
Receive a detailed maturity score, tier classification, priority roadmap, and actionable quick wins, completely confidential, no sales calls required.
Take the AssessmentWho's Behind CyberDesserts
My name is Shak Ahmed, Director of Sales Engineering at Pentera, with over 20 years of experience defending organizations against cyber attacks.
"After helping global companies measure their security posture, I've seen what tools, skills and knowledge actually matter in the field. CyberDesserts is my way of sharing that practical experience with the security community."
Throughout my career, I've worked with enterprises across industries to implement effective security programs, navigate complex compliance requirements, and build resilient security operations. This real-world experience informs every piece of content on CyberDesserts.
Our Value Proposition
- Practical, Not Theoretical: Every tutorial and guide is designed for real-world implementation
- Experience-Driven: Content based on 20+ years of hands-on security work
- Accessible & Free: No paywalls, no gated content, just valuable security insights
- Current & Relevant: Covering emerging threats like shadow AI and modern security challenges
- Action-Oriented: Focus on what you can do today to improve your security posture
Join the Community
CyberDesserts is more than a blog, it's a community of security professionals committed to practical, effective security. Here's how to stay connected:
- Blog: blog.cyberdesserts.com - Latest articles and tutorials
- GitHub: github.com/cyberdesserts - Open-source tools and code samples
- Contact: [email protected] - Get in touch
Ready to dive in? Explore hands-on tutorials on enterprise security, cyber resilience, compliance frameworks, and defensive security strategies.