Cheat Sheets
Quick reference materials for competition use. All cheat sheets are table-based and copy-paste friendly for fast lookup during timed tasks.
Available Cheat Sheets
Section titled “Available Cheat Sheets”- SQL Injection Payloads ✅ - Authentication bypass, error-based, UNION, blind, sqlmap commands
Planned Cheat Sheets
Section titled “Planned Cheat Sheets”The following quick references are planned for development:
- Linux Hardening Checklist - Service hardening, firewall rules, SSH lockdown
- Windows Registry Artifacts - Forensic registry keys (UserAssist, ShimCache, Run keys)
- nmap Quick Reference - Most common flags and scan types
- Reverse Shells - One-liners for bash, PowerShell, Python, netcat
- Volatility Commands - Memory analysis command reference
Cheat Sheet Format
Section titled “Cheat Sheet Format”All cheat sheets follow these rules:
- Tables only - No prose explanations (those belong in canonical pages)
- Copy-paste ready - Commands formatted for direct use
- Competition-focused - Only include techniques that appear in WorldSkills tasks
- Cross-referenced - Link to full canonical page for deep-dives
Note: For detailed explanations, see the Body of Knowledge pages.
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