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Annex — how this was earned

2 entries. Nothing scores without one.

213 total
Credentials213

2 entries

2 ledger entries back these totals. The full derivation is visible to the holder and to Rooted review.

Where your proof lands

Derived from what each verified ledger entry actually covers. You have nothing in web & appsec, cryptography, forensics & dfir, recon & osint, cloud & containers.

  • Code & tooling133
    Evidence
    bonginc
  • Networks & protocols40
    Evidence
    bonginc
  • Active Directory40
    Evidence
    bonginc
  • Web & AppSecno proof yet
  • Cryptographyno proof yet
  • Forensics & DFIRno proof yet
  • Recon & OSINTno proof yet
  • Cloud & containersno proof yet

The road to Operator

87 pts short

Everything below is priced. Pick the cheapest one and the gap closes.

  1. Claim a CVE

    Any published advisory with your name on the credit line.

    +260
    points
    closes the gap
  2. Connect TryHackMe

    Points and completed rooms.

    +180
    points
    closes the gap
  3. Complete quizzes and labs

    Small verified reps for early progress. Useful for learning, capped so it cannot carry the whole profile.

    +60
    points
    69% of the gap
  4. Publish a write-up

    Explain the bug, impact and fix. Peer-reviewed write-ups score after approval.

    +180
    points
    closes the gap
  5. Submit a vulnerability report

    A confirmed low, medium, high or critical report is the cleanest path up the ladder.

    +160
    points
    closes the gap
  6. Own 10 more machines

    Each user or system own is worth 4 points, and rank bonuses compound.

    +40
    points
    46% of the gap

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Rank requirements beyond points
  • Rank 4+ - One verified credential or one confirmed report
  • Rank 7+ - One confirmed report or one credited CVE
  • Rank 9+ - A credited CVE at CVSS 9.0+, or three critical confirmed reports