Throughout my degree at Old Dominion University, I have developed technical cybersecurity skills along with leadership and problem solving skills. The following artifacts will explain projects, labs, research assignments and experiences that have helped me strengthen these shills throughout my coursework and professional experiences. Some artifacts will have visual representation that I have hands on to show.
Technical Cybersecurity Skills
Artifact 1
This artifact demonstrates my ability to analyze network traffic using Wireshark within a virtual lab environment. During this assignment I captured and examined packets between systems while identifying protocols such as DNS and FTP. These assignments helped me better understand how network communication works and how cybersecurity workers monitor suspicious activity.
Artifact 2
This artifact will explain how my experience configuring a Linux based VPN server using Google Cloud Platform. During this project I have learned how to configure secure remote access and establish encrypted communication between systems. This assignment has improved my understanding of networking and using Linux.
Artifact 3
This artifact explains my experience using Metasploit within a cybersecurity lab. During this assignment I tested vulnerabilities on Windows systems and analyzed how cybersecurity professionals identify weaknesses in operating systems.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Artifact 1
This artifact explains my ability to research and analyze cybersecurity frameworks. During this essay I explained how organizations use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to manage cyber risks and improve security practices. This paper gave me a lot of knowledge on how big corporations use this framework to protect themselves and employees.
Artifact 2
This artifact explains my ability to connect different cybersecurity concepts with social and ethical issues. During this assignment I had discussed how cybersecurity policies affect privacy and society. This project helped me better understand that cybersecurity impacts more than just technology itself.
Artifact 3
This artifact explains how my troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills are. during these labs I used tools such as Nmap and Metasploit to analyze vulnerabilities and solve technical problems withing virtual machines. These assignments taught me more patience and improved my problem solving skills.
Leadership and Communication
Artifact 1
This artifact shows my professional communication and teamwork skills that I have developed within my internship at IPConfigure. During this experience I worked with servers and Linux systems within a professional IT environment. I learned how important communication and teamwork are in a real setting.
Artifact 2
This artifact shows my leadership and organizational skills through my position as Vice President of Finance for Sigma Phi Epsilon. In this role I managed the budgets for the fraternity and had different responsibilities involving the money that was coming into the chapter.
Artifact 3
This artifact shows my communication skills developed through presentations and group assignments throughout my coursework. These projects helped me improve my ability to explain technical topics clearly while also working with others.