MAGNUS.TOWN
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About me
Information Security Specialist | Problem Solver | Nature lover | Technology Enthusiast | Creative Thinker | Hobby Photographer | Lifelong Learner
Contact information
If you want to get in contact with me about anyting - just reach out on contact@magnus.town
@magnustown on YouTube
Hobbies
Hi, I’m Magnus, and this is my own little corner of the internet. I am an information security professional with a broad technical background and I like solving problems. Although the future will show what this page is used for, now it is mostly non work related stuff. I do a lot of that as well.
Outside of work, I use my curiosity and creativity into personal projects and hobbies. You’ll often find me hiking in the Norwegian woods and mountains, capturing the beauty of nature with one of my analog cameras that I lug around. These activities recharge me and introduce fresh perspectives in life.
I really enjoy photography, especially film and analog cameras. I enjoy experimenting with different styles, from landscapes to street photography, always looking to capture something unique and beautiful. Something else I like outside of work is nature and hiking. Working in IT and being available and accessible all the time, I just really love the contrast of being somewhere without coverage for some time.
Broaden my experience and stepping outside my comfort zone, learning something entirely new, and finding practical ways to solve problems is stuff I enjoy too. Being alongside skilled professionals and continuously learning is something I deeply value, and I actively seek environments that foster this development.
Professional Journey
My career has been shaped by a combination of technical expertise, understanding of how businesses operate and a understanding of risk. This blend enables me to bridge the gap between technical solutions and organizational needs and produce good results.
Over the years, I’ve developed experience in different areas like penetration testing, threat modeling, and risk assessments. My broad set of skills enables me to approach challenges with both technical depth and strategic insight, aligning technology with broader organizational needs.
A key aspect of my professional growth has been the curiosity and analytical mindset that drives me to understand not just how systems work but how to make them work better. I’m continuously seeking ways to improve my skills, the teams I collaborate with, and the systems I work with.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Information Security: NTNU (2021)
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT Operations and Information Security: NTNU (2019)
Why this website then?
I’ve wanted to share my work and hobbies for quite some time. I really appreciate when others do the same. Every now and then, you stumble across a truly interesting and useful blog, free from intrusive ads, just packed with good content. I hope to create something like that myself over time. I had a clear idea of what I wanted this website to be: a simple, functional notebook where I can document my experiences and some of the stuff I do. So, I set out to build exactly that. A clean and minimal site that works well across different devices, without relying on a CMS. Creating this website has been a different challenge from what I usually work on, but it's been a rewarding process. More than anything, it's a reminder that with enough effort and curiosity, I can bring my ideas to life.