Penetration-Test the TLS Configuration of an Edge Fleet
Overview
What this challenge is about.
Scan a 50-node fleet with testssl.sh and your Go tool, then deliver a remediation plan. Get a verifiable certificate.
The scenario
The CDN provider (around USD 75M ARR, infrastructure-as-a-service) cannot risk breaking the 4 percent legacy long-tail; remediation must be surgical.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Audit TLS configuration across an edge fleet sample, identify HIPAA/PCI-relevant weaknesses, and produce a 1,800-node remediation plan that preserves TLS 1.2 compatibility.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Run a structured TLS configuration audit with multiple tools
- Map findings to HIPAA, PCI DSS 4.0, and NIST SP 800-52 requirements
- Write a custom scanner for non-standard TLS misconfigurations
- Plan a surgical remediation across a large fleet without breaking compatibility
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Applied Cryptography
Master · Security
Strong alignment
This challenge maps to Applied Cryptography at the Master level. It sharpens the same practical skills your coursework expects — but in a real industry context with actual constraints and deliverables.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
- Tls
Apply tls to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Applied Cryptography
Apply applied cryptography to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Penetration Testing
Apply penetration testing to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Go
Apply go to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Compliance
Apply compliance to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Documentation
Apply documentation to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
Careers
Career paths this challenge builds toward
Completing this challenge demonstrates skills that transfer directly to these roles: