From 664d600119ea6b24b52096e9619c4c15784d09be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: CarterPerez-dev <cartertechsolution@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:48:50 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Phase 2.1: Standardize project entries with tables and
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- Convert all 60 projects to compact table format
- Add time estimate badges for each project
- Add tech stack badges with colored logos
- Add difficulty level badges (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
- Add 'What You'll Learn' section with key concepts
- Improve visual presentation and scannability
- Maintain all existing project links and descriptions
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+Big thanks to the current contributors!
+- [@deniskhud](https://github.com/deniskhud): [Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)
+- [@Heritage-XioN](https://github.com/Heritage-XioN): [Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)
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+
 # Projects
 
-### Beginner Projects
+## Beginner Projects
 
-- **[Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)** - Asynchronous TCP port scanner in C++ with service detection
-- **[Keylogger](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger)** - Capture keyboard events with timestamps using Python pynput
-- **[Caesar Cipher](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher)** - CLI encryption/decryption tool with brute-force capabilities
-- **[DNS Lookup CLI Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup)** - Query DNS records with WHOIS and reverse lookup
-- **[Simple Vulnerability Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner)** - Check software versions against CVE databases
-- **[Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)** - Remove EXIF and privacy-sensitive metadata from files
-- **[Network Traffic Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Network.Traffic.Analyzer.md)** - Capture and analyze network packets with scapy
-- **[Hash Cracker](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md)** - Dictionary and brute-force hash cracking tool
-- **[Steganography Tool](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md)** - Hide messages in images using LSB steganography
-- **[MAC Address Spoofer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md)** - Change network interface MAC addresses
-- **[File Integrity Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md)** - Monitor directories for file changes using checksums
-- **[Security News Scraper](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md)** - Aggregate cybersecurity news and CVEs
-- **[Phishing URL Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md)** - Analyze URLs for phishing indicators
-- **[SSH Brute Force Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md)** - Monitor and block SSH brute force attempts
-- **[WiFi Network Scanner](./SYNOPSES/beginner/WiFi.Network.Scanner.md)** - Scan wireless networks and identify weak encryption
-- **[Base64 Encoder/Decoder](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Base64.Encoder.Decoder.md)** - Multi-format encoding/decoding tool
-- **[Firewall Log Parser](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md)** - Parse and visualize firewall logs
-- **[ARP Spoofing Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md)** - Detect ARP spoofing attacks on local network
-- **[Windows Registry Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md)** - Track Windows registry changes
-- **[Ransomware Simulator](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md)** - Educational file encryption demonstration
+| Project | Info | What You'll Learn |
+|---------|------|-------------------|
+| **[Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)**<br>Async TCP port scanner in C++ | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4h-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | TCP socket programming • Async I/O patterns • Service detection<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner) |
+| **[Keylogger](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger)**<br>Capture keyboard events with timestamps | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Event handling • File I/O • Ethical considerations<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger) |
+| **[Caesar Cipher](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher)**<br>CLI encryption/decryption tool | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Classical cryptography • Brute force attacks • CLI design<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher) |
+| **[DNS Lookup CLI Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup)**<br>Query DNS records with WHOIS | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | DNS protocols • WHOIS queries • Reverse DNS lookup<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup) |
+| **[Simple Vulnerability Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner)**<br>Check software against CVE databases | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | CVE databases • Dependency scanning • Vulnerability assessment<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner) |
+| **[Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)**<br>Remove EXIF and privacy metadata | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | EXIF data • Privacy protection • Batch processing<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool) |
+| **[Network Traffic Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Network.Traffic.Analyzer.md)**<br>Capture and analyze packets | ![3-5h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Packet capture • Protocol analysis • Traffic visualization<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Network.Traffic.Analyzer.md) |
+| **[Hash Cracker](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md)**<br>Dictionary and brute-force cracking | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Hash algorithms • Dictionary attacks • Password security<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md) |
+| **[Steganography Tool](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md)**<br>Hide messages in images | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | LSB steganography • Image manipulation • Data hiding<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md) |
+| **[MAC Address Spoofer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md)**<br>Change network interface MAC | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Network interfaces • MAC addresses • Vendor lookup<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md) |
+| **[File Integrity Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md)**<br>Monitor directories with checksums | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Cryptographic hashing • File monitoring • Alert systems<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md) |
+| **[Security News Scraper](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md)**<br>Aggregate cybersecurity news | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Web scraping • CVE parsing • Database storage<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md) |
+| **[Phishing URL Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md)**<br>Analyze URLs for phishing | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | URL analysis • Typosquatting detection • Safe browsing APIs<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md) |
+| **[SSH Brute Force Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md)**<br>Monitor and block SSH attacks | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Attack detection • Firewall automation<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md) |
+| **[WiFi Network Scanner](./SYNOPSES/beginner/WiFi.Network.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan wireless networks | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Wireless protocols • Encryption types • Rogue AP detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/WiFi.Network.Scanner.md) |
+| **[Base64 Encoder/Decoder](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Base64.Encoder.Decoder.md)**<br>Multi-format encoding tool | ![1h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Base64/32 encoding • URL encoding • Auto-detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Base64.Encoder.Decoder.md) |
+| **[Firewall Log Parser](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md)**<br>Parse and visualize logs | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Pattern recognition • Data visualization<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md) |
+| **[ARP Spoofing Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md)**<br>Detect ARP attacks | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | ARP protocol • MAC tracking • MITM detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md) |
+| **[Windows Registry Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md)**<br>Track registry changes | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Windows registry • Persistence detection • System monitoring<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md) |
+| **[Ransomware Simulator](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md)**<br>Educational encryption demo | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | File encryption • Ransomware behavior • Ethical testing<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md) |
 
-### Intermediate Projects
+## Intermediate Projects
 
-- **[Reverse Shell Handler](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md)** - Multi-client reverse shell server with file transfer
-- **[SIEM Dashboard](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SIEM.Dashboard.md)** - Log aggregation with correlation rules and visualization
-- **[Threat Intelligence Aggregator](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md)** - Collect and enrich IOCs from multiple feeds
-- **[OAuth Token Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md)** - Decode and validate JWT tokens for vulnerabilities
-- **[Web Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)** - Automated XSS, SQLi, and CSRF testing
-- **[DDoS Mitigation Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md)** - Detect traffic spikes and implement rate limiting
-- **[Container Security Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md)** - Scan Docker for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
-- **[API Security Scanner](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner)** - Enterprise-grade API vulnerability scanner with ML-enhanced testing
-- **[Wireless Deauth Detector](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md)** - Monitor for WiFi deauthentication attacks
-- **[Active Directory Enumeration](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md)** - Enumerate AD users, groups, and permissions
-- **[Binary Analysis Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md)** - Disassemble and analyze executables for suspicious patterns
-- **[Network Intrusion Prevention](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md)** - Real-time packet inspection with auto-blocking
-- **[Password Policy Auditor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md)** - Audit password policies against best practices
-- **[Cloud Asset Inventory](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md)** - Discover and catalog cloud resources across providers
-- **[OSINT Reconnaissance Framework](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md)** - Aggregate public intelligence from multiple sources
-- **[SSL/TLS Certificate Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md)** - Scan for SSL/TLS misconfigurations
-- **[Mobile App Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md)** - Decompile and analyze mobile app security
-- **[Backup Integrity Checker](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md)** - Verify backup integrity and test restoration
-- **[Web Application Firewall](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md)** - Reverse proxy with request filtering
-- **[Privilege Escalation Finder](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md)** - Identify privilege escalation vectors
-- **[Network Baseline Monitor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md)** - Establish and monitor network behavior patterns
-- **[Docker Security Audit](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit)** - CIS Docker Benchmark scanner with multiple output formats
+| Project | Info | What You'll Learn |
+|---------|------|-------------------|
+| **[Reverse Shell Handler](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md)**<br>Multi-client shell server | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Socket programming • Command execution • File transfer<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md) |
+| **[SIEM Dashboard](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SIEM.Dashboard.md)**<br>Log aggregation with correlation | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Flask](https://img.shields.io/badge/Flask-000000?logo=flask) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | SIEM concepts • Log correlation • Full-stack development<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SIEM.Dashboard.md) |
+| **[Threat Intelligence Aggregator](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md)**<br>Collect and enrich IOCs | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Threat feeds • IOC enrichment • API integration<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md) |
+| **[OAuth Token Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md)**<br>Decode and validate JWT | ![4-6h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_4--6h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | JWT tokens • OAuth vulnerabilities • Signature validation<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md) |
+| **[Web Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**<br>Automated XSS, SQLi, CSRF testing | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Web vulnerabilities • Async scanning • Plugin architecture<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |
+| **[DDoS Mitigation Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md)**<br>Detect traffic spikes | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | DDoS detection • Rate limiting • Anomaly detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md) |
+| **[Container Security Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan Docker misconfigurations | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Container security • Dockerfile analysis • Docker API<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md) |
+| **[API Security Scanner](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner)**<br>Enterprise API vulnerability scanner | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OWASP API Top 10 • ML fuzzing • GraphQL/SOAP testing<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner) |
+| **[Wireless Deauth Detector](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md)**<br>Monitor WiFi deauth attacks | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Wireless security • Packet sniffing • Attack detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md) |
+| **[Active Directory Enumeration](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md)**<br>Enumerate AD infrastructure | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | LDAP queries • AD structure • Privilege analysis<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md) |
+| **[Binary Analysis Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md)**<br>Disassemble and analyze executables | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Binary analysis • String extraction • Malware detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md) |
+| **[Network Intrusion Prevention](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md)**<br>Real-time packet inspection | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | IPS concepts • Snort rules • Firewall integration<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md) |
+| **[Password Policy Auditor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md)**<br>Audit password policies | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Password security • Policy compliance • Weak password detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md) |
+| **[Cloud Asset Inventory](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md)**<br>Discover cloud resources | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Cloud APIs • Asset discovery • Cost tracking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md) |
+| **[OSINT Reconnaissance Framework](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md)**<br>Aggregate public intelligence | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OSINT techniques • Data aggregation • Target profiling<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md) |
+| **[SSL/TLS Certificate Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan for SSL misconfigurations | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | TLS/SSL protocols • Certificate validation • Cipher analysis<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md) |
+| **[Mobile App Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md)**<br>Decompile and analyze mobile apps | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | APK/IPA analysis • Reverse engineering • OWASP Mobile<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md) |
+| **[Backup Integrity Checker](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md)**<br>Verify backup integrity | ![1d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Backup validation • Restoration testing • Checksum verification<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md) |
+| **[Web Application Firewall](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md)**<br>Reverse proxy with filtering | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | WAF concepts • Request filtering • Attack blocking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md) |
+| **[Privilege Escalation Finder](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md)**<br>Identify privilege escalation | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Privilege escalation • SUID binaries • Weak permissions<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md) |
+| **[Network Baseline Monitor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md)**<br>Monitor network behavior | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Baseline analysis • Anomaly detection • Traffic patterns<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md) |
+| **[Docker Security Audit](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit)**<br>CIS Docker Benchmark scanner | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | CIS benchmarks • Container security • Multiple output formats<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit) |
 
-### Advanced Projects
+## Advanced Projects
 
-- **[API Rate Limiter](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter)** - Distributed rate limiting middleware with Redis backend
-- **[Encrypted Chat Application](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat)** - Real-time E2EE chat with Signal Protocol and WebAuthn
-- **[Exploit Development Framework](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md)** - Modular exploitation framework with plugin architecture
-- **[AI Threat Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/AI.Threat.Detection.md)** - Machine learning model for network traffic classification
-- **[Bug Bounty Platform](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform)** - Full-featured vulnerability disclosure platform
-- **[Cloud Security Posture Management](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md)** - Multi-cloud misconfiguration scanner with CIS benchmarks
-- **[Malware Analysis Platform](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md)** - Automated sandbox for static and dynamic malware analysis
-- **[Quantum Resistant Encryption](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md)** - Post-quantum cryptography implementation
-- **[Zero Day Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)** - Coverage-guided fuzzing framework
-- **[Distributed Password Cracker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md)** - GPU-accelerated distributed password cracking
-- **[Kernel Rootkit Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md)** - Detect kernel-level rootkits using memory analysis
-- **[Blockchain Smart Contract Auditor](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md)** - Solidity static analysis for vulnerabilities
-- **[Adversarial ML Attacker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md)** - Generate adversarial examples for ML security systems
-- **[Advanced Persistent Threat Simulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md)** - Multi-stage APT attack simulation
-- **[Hardware Security Module Emulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md)** - Software HSM with PKCS#11 interface
-- **[Network Covert Channel](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md)** - Data exfiltration using covert channels
-- **[Automated Penetration Testing](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md)** - Full pentest automation from recon to reporting
-- **[Supply Chain Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md)** - Dependency vulnerability and malicious package detection
+| Project | Info | What You'll Learn |
+|---------|------|-------------------|
+| **[API Rate Limiter](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter)**<br>Distributed rate limiting middleware | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Redis](https://img.shields.io/badge/Redis-DC382D?logo=redis&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Token bucket algorithm • Distributed systems • Redis backend<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter) |
+| **[Encrypted Chat Application](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat)**<br>Real-time E2EE messaging | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![SolidJS](https://img.shields.io/badge/SolidJS-2C4F7C?logo=solid) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Signal Protocol • Double Ratchet • WebAuthn • WebSockets<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat) |
+| **[Exploit Development Framework](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md)**<br>Modular exploitation framework | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Exploit development • Payload generation • Plugin architecture<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md) |
+| **[AI Threat Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/AI.Threat.Detection.md)**<br>ML-based traffic classification | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![TensorFlow](https://img.shields.io/badge/TensorFlow-FF6F00?logo=tensorflow&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Machine learning • Network traffic analysis • Model deployment<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/AI.Threat.Detection.md) |
+| **[Bug Bounty Platform](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform)**<br>Full vulnerability disclosure platform | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Full-stack development • CVSS scoring • Workflow automation<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform) |
+| **[Cloud Security Posture Management](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md)**<br>Multi-cloud misconfiguration scanner | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Azure](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-0078D4?logo=microsoftazure) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Cloud security • CIS benchmarks • Multi-cloud APIs<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md) |
+| **[Malware Analysis Platform](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md)**<br>Automated sandbox analysis | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Malware analysis • Sandboxing • YARA rules • IOC extraction<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md) |
+| **[Quantum Resistant Encryption](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md)**<br>Post-quantum cryptography | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Post-quantum algorithms • Hybrid encryption • Kyber/Dilithium<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md) |
+| **[Zero Day Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**<br>Coverage-guided fuzzing | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Fuzzing • Vulnerability research • Crash triage<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |
+| **[Distributed Password Cracker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md)**<br>GPU-accelerated cracking | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![CUDA](https://img.shields.io/badge/CUDA-76B900?logo=nvidia) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Distributed systems • GPU computing • Hash cracking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md) |
+| **[Kernel Rootkit Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md)**<br>Detect kernel-level rootkits | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Kernel internals • Memory forensics • Rootkit detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md) |
+| **[Blockchain Smart Contract Auditor](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md)**<br>Solidity vulnerability analysis | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Solidity](https://img.shields.io/badge/Solidity-363636?logo=solidity) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Smart contracts • Static analysis • Solidity security<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md) |
+| **[Adversarial ML Attacker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md)**<br>Generate adversarial examples | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![TensorFlow](https://img.shields.io/badge/TensorFlow-FF6F00?logo=tensorflow&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Adversarial ML • FGSM/DeepFool • Model robustness<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md) |
+| **[Advanced Persistent Threat Simulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md)**<br>Multi-stage APT simulation | ![2w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | APT techniques • C2 infrastructure • Lateral movement<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md) |
+| **[Hardware Security Module Emulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md)**<br>Software HSM with PKCS#11 | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | HSM concepts • PKCS#11 interface • Cryptographic operations<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md) |
+| **[Network Covert Channel](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md)**<br>Data exfiltration techniques | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Covert channels • Data exfiltration • Steganography<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md) |
+| **[Automated Penetration Testing](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md)**<br>Full pentest automation | ![2w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Pentest automation • Recon to exploitation • Report generation<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md) |
+| **[Supply Chain Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md)**<br>Dependency vulnerability analysis | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Supply chain security • Dependency analysis • Malicious packages<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md) |
 
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From 0d8595a3168b4d1a6d67ffbe207fdfe1492c7a48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: CarterPerez-dev <cartertechsolution@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:45:40 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Phase 2.1: Standardize project entries with tables,
 badges, and language diversity

- Converted all 60 projects to compact table format with inline badges
- Added time estimate badges, tech stack badges, and difficulty indicators
- Added "What You'll Learn" sections with key concepts
- Updated completed projects to show "Source Code | Docs" links
- Diversified programming languages across all difficulty levels:
  - Beginner: Added C++, Go, and Bash projects
  - Intermediate: Added Go and Rust projects
  - Advanced: Added Go, Rust, and C++ projects
- Maintained existing tech stack badges (Docker, AWS, Azure, CUDA, etc.)
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 README.md | 66 +++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------------
 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 784d6ec8..d3db66a3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -42,35 +42,29 @@ Tools, courses, certifications, communities, and frameworks for cybersecurity pr
 
 ---
 
-Big thanks to the current contributors!
-- [@deniskhud](https://github.com/deniskhud): [Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)
-- [@Heritage-XioN](https://github.com/Heritage-XioN): [Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)
-
----
-
 # Projects
 
 ## Beginner Projects
 
 | Project | Info | What You'll Learn |
 |---------|------|-------------------|
-| **[Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)**<br>Async TCP port scanner in C++ | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4h-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | TCP socket programming • Async I/O patterns • Service detection<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner) |
-| **[Keylogger](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger)**<br>Capture keyboard events with timestamps | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Event handling • File I/O • Ethical considerations<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger) |
-| **[Caesar Cipher](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher)**<br>CLI encryption/decryption tool | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Classical cryptography • Brute force attacks • CLI design<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher) |
-| **[DNS Lookup CLI Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup)**<br>Query DNS records with WHOIS | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | DNS protocols • WHOIS queries • Reverse DNS lookup<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup) |
-| **[Simple Vulnerability Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner)**<br>Check software against CVE databases | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | CVE databases • Dependency scanning • Vulnerability assessment<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner) |
-| **[Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)**<br>Remove EXIF and privacy metadata | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | EXIF data • Privacy protection • Batch processing<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool) |
+| **[Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)**<br>Async TCP port scanner in C++ | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4h-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | TCP socket programming • Async I/O patterns • Service detection<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner/learn) |
+| **[Keylogger](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger)**<br>Capture keyboard events with timestamps | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Event handling • File I/O • Ethical considerations<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger/learn) |
+| **[Caesar Cipher](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher)**<br>CLI encryption/decryption tool | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Classical cryptography • Brute force attacks • CLI design<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher/learn) |
+| **[DNS Lookup CLI Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup)**<br>Query DNS records with WHOIS | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | DNS protocols • WHOIS queries • Reverse DNS lookup<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup/learn) |
+| **[Simple Vulnerability Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner)**<br>Check software against CVE databases | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | CVE databases • Dependency scanning • Vulnerability assessment<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner/learn) |
+| **[Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)**<br>Remove EXIF and privacy metadata | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | EXIF data • Privacy protection • Batch processing<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool/learn) |
 | **[Network Traffic Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Network.Traffic.Analyzer.md)**<br>Capture and analyze packets | ![3-5h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Packet capture • Protocol analysis • Traffic visualization<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Network.Traffic.Analyzer.md) |
-| **[Hash Cracker](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md)**<br>Dictionary and brute-force cracking | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Hash algorithms • Dictionary attacks • Password security<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md) |
+| **[Hash Cracker](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md)**<br>Dictionary and brute-force cracking | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Hash algorithms • Dictionary attacks • Password security<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md) |
 | **[Steganography Tool](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md)**<br>Hide messages in images | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | LSB steganography • Image manipulation • Data hiding<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md) |
 | **[MAC Address Spoofer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md)**<br>Change network interface MAC | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Network interfaces • MAC addresses • Vendor lookup<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md) |
-| **[File Integrity Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md)**<br>Monitor directories with checksums | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Cryptographic hashing • File monitoring • Alert systems<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md) |
+| **[File Integrity Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md)**<br>Monitor directories with checksums | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Cryptographic hashing • File monitoring • Alert systems<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md) |
 | **[Security News Scraper](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md)**<br>Aggregate cybersecurity news | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Web scraping • CVE parsing • Database storage<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md) |
 | **[Phishing URL Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md)**<br>Analyze URLs for phishing | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | URL analysis • Typosquatting detection • Safe browsing APIs<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md) |
 | **[SSH Brute Force Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md)**<br>Monitor and block SSH attacks | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Attack detection • Firewall automation<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md) |
 | **[WiFi Network Scanner](./SYNOPSES/beginner/WiFi.Network.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan wireless networks | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Wireless protocols • Encryption types • Rogue AP detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/WiFi.Network.Scanner.md) |
 | **[Base64 Encoder/Decoder](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Base64.Encoder.Decoder.md)**<br>Multi-format encoding tool | ![1h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Base64/32 encoding • URL encoding • Auto-detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Base64.Encoder.Decoder.md) |
-| **[Firewall Log Parser](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md)**<br>Parse and visualize logs | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Pattern recognition • Data visualization<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md) |
+| **[Firewall Log Parser](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md)**<br>Parse and visualize logs | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Bash](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bash-4EAA25?logo=gnubash&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Pattern recognition • Data visualization<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md) |
 | **[ARP Spoofing Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md)**<br>Detect ARP attacks | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | ARP protocol • MAC tracking • MITM detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md) |
 | **[Windows Registry Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md)**<br>Track registry changes | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Windows registry • Persistence detection • System monitoring<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md) |
 | **[Ransomware Simulator](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md)**<br>Educational encryption demo | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | File encryption • Ransomware behavior • Ethical testing<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md) |
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 | Project | Info | What You'll Learn |
 |---------|------|-------------------|
-| **[Reverse Shell Handler](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md)**<br>Multi-client shell server | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Socket programming • Command execution • File transfer<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md) |
+| **[Reverse Shell Handler](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md)**<br>Multi-client shell server | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Socket programming • Command execution • File transfer<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md) |
 | **[SIEM Dashboard](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SIEM.Dashboard.md)**<br>Log aggregation with correlation | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Flask](https://img.shields.io/badge/Flask-000000?logo=flask) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | SIEM concepts • Log correlation • Full-stack development<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SIEM.Dashboard.md) |
 | **[Threat Intelligence Aggregator](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md)**<br>Collect and enrich IOCs | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Threat feeds • IOC enrichment • API integration<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md) |
 | **[OAuth Token Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md)**<br>Decode and validate JWT | ![4-6h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_4--6h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | JWT tokens • OAuth vulnerabilities • Signature validation<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md) |
 | **[Web Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**<br>Automated XSS, SQLi, CSRF testing | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Web vulnerabilities • Async scanning • Plugin architecture<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |
-| **[DDoS Mitigation Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md)**<br>Detect traffic spikes | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | DDoS detection • Rate limiting • Anomaly detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md) |
-| **[Container Security Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan Docker misconfigurations | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Container security • Dockerfile analysis • Docker API<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md) |
-| **[API Security Scanner](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner)**<br>Enterprise API vulnerability scanner | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OWASP API Top 10 • ML fuzzing • GraphQL/SOAP testing<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner) |
-| **[Wireless Deauth Detector](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md)**<br>Monitor WiFi deauth attacks | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Wireless security • Packet sniffing • Attack detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md) |
+| **[DDoS Mitigation Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md)**<br>Detect traffic spikes | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | DDoS detection • Rate limiting • Anomaly detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md) |
+| **[Container Security Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan Docker misconfigurations | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Container security • Dockerfile analysis • Docker API<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Container.Security.Scanner.md) |
+| **[API Security Scanner](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner)**<br>Enterprise API vulnerability scanner | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OWASP API Top 10 • ML fuzzing • GraphQL/SOAP testing<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner/learn) |
+| **[Wireless Deauth Detector](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md)**<br>Monitor WiFi deauth attacks | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Wireless security • Packet sniffing • Attack detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md) |
 | **[Active Directory Enumeration](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md)**<br>Enumerate AD infrastructure | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | LDAP queries • AD structure • Privilege analysis<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md) |
-| **[Binary Analysis Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md)**<br>Disassemble and analyze executables | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Binary analysis • String extraction • Malware detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md) |
+| **[Binary Analysis Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md)**<br>Disassemble and analyze executables | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Binary analysis • String extraction • Malware detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md) |
 | **[Network Intrusion Prevention](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md)**<br>Real-time packet inspection | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | IPS concepts • Snort rules • Firewall integration<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md) |
 | **[Password Policy Auditor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md)**<br>Audit password policies | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Password security • Policy compliance • Weak password detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md) |
 | **[Cloud Asset Inventory](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md)**<br>Discover cloud resources | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Cloud APIs • Asset discovery • Cost tracking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md) |
 | **[OSINT Reconnaissance Framework](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md)**<br>Aggregate public intelligence | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OSINT techniques • Data aggregation • Target profiling<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md) |
-| **[SSL/TLS Certificate Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan for SSL misconfigurations | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | TLS/SSL protocols • Certificate validation • Cipher analysis<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md) |
+| **[SSL/TLS Certificate Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md)**<br>Scan for SSL misconfigurations | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | TLS/SSL protocols • Certificate validation • Cipher analysis<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md) |
 | **[Mobile App Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md)**<br>Decompile and analyze mobile apps | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | APK/IPA analysis • Reverse engineering • OWASP Mobile<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md) |
 | **[Backup Integrity Checker](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md)**<br>Verify backup integrity | ![1d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Backup validation • Restoration testing • Checksum verification<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md) |
-| **[Web Application Firewall](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md)**<br>Reverse proxy with filtering | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | WAF concepts • Request filtering • Attack blocking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md) |
+| **[Web Application Firewall](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md)**<br>Reverse proxy with filtering | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | WAF concepts • Request filtering • Attack blocking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md) |
 | **[Privilege Escalation Finder](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md)**<br>Identify privilege escalation | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Privilege escalation • SUID binaries • Weak permissions<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md) |
 | **[Network Baseline Monitor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md)**<br>Monitor network behavior | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Baseline analysis • Anomaly detection • Traffic patterns<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md) |
-| **[Docker Security Audit](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit)**<br>CIS Docker Benchmark scanner | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | CIS benchmarks • Container security • Multiple output formats<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit) |
+| **[Docker Security Audit](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit)**<br>CIS Docker Benchmark scanner | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | CIS benchmarks • Container security • Multiple output formats<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit/learn) |
 
 ## Advanced Projects
 
 | Project | Info | What You'll Learn |
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-| **[API Rate Limiter](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter)**<br>Distributed rate limiting middleware | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Redis](https://img.shields.io/badge/Redis-DC382D?logo=redis&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Token bucket algorithm • Distributed systems • Redis backend<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter) |
-| **[Encrypted Chat Application](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat)**<br>Real-time E2EE messaging | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![SolidJS](https://img.shields.io/badge/SolidJS-2C4F7C?logo=solid) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Signal Protocol • Double Ratchet • WebAuthn • WebSockets<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat) |
-| **[Exploit Development Framework](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md)**<br>Modular exploitation framework | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Exploit development • Payload generation • Plugin architecture<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md) |
+| **[API Rate Limiter](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter)**<br>Distributed rate limiting middleware | ![2-3d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Redis](https://img.shields.io/badge/Redis-DC382D?logo=redis&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Token bucket algorithm • Distributed systems • Redis backend<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter/learn) |
+| **[Encrypted Chat Application](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat)**<br>Real-time E2EE messaging | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![SolidJS](https://img.shields.io/badge/SolidJS-2C4F7C?logo=solid) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Signal Protocol • Double Ratchet • WebAuthn • WebSockets<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat/learn) |
+| **[Exploit Development Framework](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md)**<br>Modular exploitation framework | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Exploit development • Payload generation • Plugin architecture<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md) |
 | **[AI Threat Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/AI.Threat.Detection.md)**<br>ML-based traffic classification | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![TensorFlow](https://img.shields.io/badge/TensorFlow-FF6F00?logo=tensorflow&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Machine learning • Network traffic analysis • Model deployment<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/AI.Threat.Detection.md) |
-| **[Bug Bounty Platform](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform)**<br>Full vulnerability disclosure platform | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Full-stack development • CVSS scoring • Workflow automation<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform) |
-| **[Cloud Security Posture Management](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md)**<br>Multi-cloud misconfiguration scanner | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Azure](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-0078D4?logo=microsoftazure) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Cloud security • CIS benchmarks • Multi-cloud APIs<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md) |
-| **[Malware Analysis Platform](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md)**<br>Automated sandbox analysis | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Malware analysis • Sandboxing • YARA rules • IOC extraction<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md) |
+| **[Bug Bounty Platform](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform)**<br>Full vulnerability disclosure platform | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Full-stack development • CVSS scoring • Workflow automation<br>[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform/learn) |
+| **[Cloud Security Posture Management](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md)**<br>Multi-cloud misconfiguration scanner | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Azure](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-0078D4?logo=microsoftazure) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Cloud security • CIS benchmarks • Multi-cloud APIs<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md) |
+| **[Malware Analysis Platform](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md)**<br>Automated sandbox analysis | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Malware analysis • Sandboxing • YARA rules • IOC extraction<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md) |
 | **[Quantum Resistant Encryption](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md)**<br>Post-quantum cryptography | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Post-quantum algorithms • Hybrid encryption • Kyber/Dilithium<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md) |
-| **[Zero Day Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**<br>Coverage-guided fuzzing | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Fuzzing • Vulnerability research • Crash triage<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |
-| **[Distributed Password Cracker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md)**<br>GPU-accelerated cracking | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![CUDA](https://img.shields.io/badge/CUDA-76B900?logo=nvidia) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Distributed systems • GPU computing • Hash cracking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md) |
-| **[Kernel Rootkit Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md)**<br>Detect kernel-level rootkits | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Kernel internals • Memory forensics • Rootkit detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md) |
+| **[Zero Day Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**<br>Coverage-guided fuzzing | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Fuzzing • Vulnerability research • Crash triage<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |
+| **[Distributed Password Cracker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md)**<br>GPU-accelerated cracking | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![CUDA](https://img.shields.io/badge/CUDA-76B900?logo=nvidia) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Distributed systems • GPU computing • Hash cracking<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md) |
+| **[Kernel Rootkit Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md)**<br>Detect kernel-level rootkits | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Kernel internals • Memory forensics • Rootkit detection<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md) |
 | **[Blockchain Smart Contract Auditor](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md)**<br>Solidity vulnerability analysis | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Solidity](https://img.shields.io/badge/Solidity-363636?logo=solidity) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Smart contracts • Static analysis • Solidity security<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md) |
 | **[Adversarial ML Attacker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md)**<br>Generate adversarial examples | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![TensorFlow](https://img.shields.io/badge/TensorFlow-FF6F00?logo=tensorflow&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Adversarial ML • FGSM/DeepFool • Model robustness<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md) |
-| **[Advanced Persistent Threat Simulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md)**<br>Multi-stage APT simulation | ![2w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | APT techniques • C2 infrastructure • Lateral movement<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md) |
+| **[Advanced Persistent Threat Simulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md)**<br>Multi-stage APT simulation | ![2w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2w+-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | APT techniques • C2 infrastructure • Lateral movement<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md) |
 | **[Hardware Security Module Emulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md)**<br>Software HSM with PKCS#11 | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | HSM concepts • PKCS#11 interface • Cryptographic operations<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md) |
-| **[Network Covert Channel](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md)**<br>Data exfiltration techniques | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Covert channels • Data exfiltration • Steganography<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md) |
+| **[Network Covert Channel](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md)**<br>Data exfiltration techniques | ![1w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w+-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Covert channels • Data exfiltration • Steganography<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md) |
 | **[Automated Penetration Testing](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md)**<br>Full pentest automation | ![2w+](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2w+-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Pentest automation • Recon to exploitation • Report generation<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md) |
-| **[Supply Chain Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md)**<br>Dependency vulnerability analysis | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Supply chain security • Dependency analysis • Malicious packages<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md) |
+| **[Supply Chain Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md)**<br>Dependency vulnerability analysis | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Supply chain security • Dependency analysis • Malicious packages<br>[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md) |
 
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