Justin Cooney

Web Development Tips and Examples

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I am a Senior Applications Programmer / Analyst with years of experience developing enterprise solutions using the Microsoft technology stack including C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, AJAX, IIS and SQL Server. I specialize in Web application development with a focus on building secure systems, integrating applications, and designing robust database structures.

  • Windows Penetration Testing Links

    Penetration Testing
    Penetration Testing

    The Web is a dangerous place, and is getting more dangerous as attackers develop increasingly sophisticated techniques to compromise systems.

    In this article I have put together a random collection of links that contain useful penetration testing tools and resources for the Windows environment. This list is current as of August 2013, but I’m sure it will quickly change as industry adapts to the ever growing number of attacks. (more…)

  • ASP.NET String Split on String

    ASP.NET
    ASP.NET

    In both C# and VB.NET the split method can be very useful for manipulating strings. It’s good to note that in addition to the default split functionality based on one character, the split method in both languages includes useful overloads for handling multiple characters.

    I have posted further ASP.NET articles that may be of interest. Please take a look and let me know what you think! (more…)

  • Malware Hunting – Reviewing the Best Scanners

    Identifying Malware
    Identifying Malware

    I am interested in computer security issues and have often had to investigate infections with a variety of different systems. As I mentioned in a previous article, relying on a single antivirus solution to handle an infection can be a lesson in futility.

    If you are investigating a machine, then you will need to know how to differentiate good files from malware files. In the article below I will review the various options available for determining how safe a file really is. The tools I am reviewing are specific to Microsoft Windows. I have categorized the tools into online MD5/SHA-1 hash scanners, File Upload Scanners, and downloadable scanning applications. (more…)