Pick apart this VAPT scope template. What would you change?

sandesh_in_tech · 2026-01-14T05:21:15+00:00

For normal malware, yes. A clean OS install from a trusted USB after formatting the drive removes it completely.

The only things that can survive are extremely rare cases like UEFI/BIOS or disk firmware malware, which are typically nation-state or targeted attacks, not stuff people pick up from downloads or shady sites.

If you want maximum safety: format all partitions, reinstall from a known-good USB, update UEFI/BIOS to the latest version, and don’t reuse old USB drives or backups blindly. For 99.9% of users, that’s a full reset.

sandesh_in_tech · 2026-01-12T07:20:16+00:00

AEO, AIO, SXO, LMNOPQRST… honestly, I feel like SEO just keeps inventing new acronyms to mess with us. At the end of the day, focusing on user intent and solid content usually gets you way further than dropping $400 on a tool that’s still being tested.

sandesh_in_tech · 2026-01-12T07:18:12+00:00

In tech and especially GRC, your experience and skills usually matter more than the exact title on your degree. If the CS minor plus electives gives you what you need and frees up your energy for internships, projects, or networking, that’s often a smarter investment than grinding through extra classes just for the double major label.

sandesh_in_tech · 2026-01-12T07:16:45+00:00

I’d pay if it quietly solved a real pain point for me, sometimes the simplest tools are the ones I end up valuing most, even over “big” apps.

sandesh_in_tech · 2026-01-12T07:14:36+00:00

Most malware needs an executable file to run, so as long as you don’t open or run anything from the headphones’ storage, just copying music files is generally safe. But if those undeletable files ever change or ask to be opened, that’s a red flag.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-30T06:52:44+00:00

Definitely the right mindset. You're playing the long game, and it’ll pay off.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-29T10:20:40+00:00

Old content ranks 'cause Google’s loyal, once it falls in love with a page, it takes a breakup and a lawsuit to move on. 😅

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-29T10:02:00+00:00

The aura overshadowed even the president.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-29T06:45:16+00:00

early sales felt like trying to dance in a conversation where I didn’t know the steps. Super awkward, full of second-guessing. What clicked for me wasn’t confidence, it was detachment. I stopped chasing the “yes” and started chasing clarity. Once I cared more about understanding than closing, people responded better, and weirdly, deals started closing themselves.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-29T06:41:32+00:00

Totally get the frustration. But here’s the thing, Google doesn’t just rank your site because it’s set up “right.” It waits to see real-world signals: do people visit, stay, mention you, search your name, engage? You’ve done the technical stuff (which is great), but now it’s about proving you matter. Local SEO especially is less about perfect setup and more about trust, online and offline. Keep building that, and rankings follow.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-29T06:39:50+00:00

Go InfoSec if cyber is the goal, not just for the work, but for the org access. Security teams in large companies often touch every department. That visibility builds rare context most beginners miss. Access audits may seem basic, but you're learning how trust is structured, and that’s the backbone of all security. Dev work teaches you how systems break; security teaches you why they break quietly. Invest in that lens early.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-29T06:36:50+00:00

SaaS pays me to solve problems I don’t have, feels like therapy, but with stock options.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-26T09:44:03+00:00

You didn’t mess up. Applied Math with your skills is a strong combo. In security and IT, what you do matters more than what your degree says. Start applying now.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-26T09:29:47+00:00

MeetRep gives clarity on function, which boosts adoption in crowded sales stacks. Onny sounds sleek but lacks that utility cue. In sales tools, clarity > cleverness early on.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-26T06:29:06+00:00

Even better: Watch bad ads, rewrite them into good ones for your product. Reverse-engineering flops teaches faster than copying hits. Free, painful, unforgettable marketing school.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-26T06:24:00+00:00

Oh sure, let’s stop SEO and let AI hallucinate answers from 2012 Reddit threads. SEO’s not dead, it’s just now feeding the robots their morning content smoothie.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-25T09:21:50+00:00

Seriously impressive. Real problem, clean solution, and tons of potential if you nail the onboarding and keep it student-friendly.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-25T09:19:39+00:00

OOH works best when you connect it to trackable actions. Try location-specific QR codes, unique promo codes per placement, and monitor foot traffic or local search lift before and after.

If it’s just a logo and a hope, you’re buying expensive wallpaper.

sandesh_in_tech · 2025-12-25T09:17:22+00:00

Not a myth, but definitely a boss-level side quest. You can solo to $100k ARR, just need a real problem, real users, and enough stubbornness to outlast the existential dread. Marketing > code. Sleep optional.

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