{"id":149,"date":"2025-01-27T16:43:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyberimpact1\/?page_id=149"},"modified":"2026-05-08T22:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:48:47","slug":"skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem Solving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Skill Fits Me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During my cybersecurity and networking coursework, I completed multiple assignments that required troubleshooting technical issues, configuring networks, and analyzing security situations. These experiences helped me become more confident in identifying problems and finding solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Router and Subnet Configuration Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Configured two routers and multiple subnets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assigned IP addresses and subnet masks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added static routes so devices on different networks could communicate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated troubleshooting and logical thinking skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-7-Gabriel-Jacobson.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Hands-on-7-Gabriel-Jacobson.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-4910dee2-e713-43a4-8265-ba535e6fb12f\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-7-Gabriel-Jacobson.pdf\">Hands-on-7-Gabriel-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-7-Gabriel-Jacobson.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-4910dee2-e713-43a4-8265-ba535e6fb12f\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cyberconflict Case Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Analyzed cyber operations and their effects on society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluated overall good versus harm caused by cyber actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated ethical reasoning and critical thinking skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-084ccd36-2bfc-49a2-9831-db64d4b5e72b\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Gabriel-Jacobson-CA-on-cyberconflict.docx\">Gabriel-Jacobson-CA-on-cyberconflict<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Gabriel-Jacobson-CA-on-cyberconflict.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-084ccd36-2bfc-49a2-9831-db64d4b5e72b\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digital Evidence Affidavit Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Prepared a professional affidavit using digital evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organized facts and explained investigative findings clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated analytical thinking and attention to detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-269fb484-6553-46a4-bf96-329914f10168\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Affidavit-of-Gabe-Jacobson.docx\">Affidavit-of-Gabe-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Affidavit-of-Gabe-Jacobson.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-269fb484-6553-46a4-bf96-329914f10168\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Skill Fits Me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My coursework helped me understand how networks operate, how devices communicate, and how routing and security protocols work together. I developed this skill through networking labs and cybersecurity projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rewiring Constant Hall Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Planned and organized network cabling improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluated how devices and connections should be arranged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated understanding of network structure and connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-3-Wiring-Constant-Hall.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Hands-on-3-Wiring-Constant-Hall.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a30cf886-d0f6-40e4-b391-917d18a2a3cc\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-3-Wiring-Constant-Hall.pdf\">Hands-on-3-Wiring-Constant-Hall<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-3-Wiring-Constant-Hall.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a30cf886-d0f6-40e4-b391-917d18a2a3cc\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Constant Hall Network Switch Design Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Designed a switch layout for improved network organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planned device connections and network traffic flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated understanding of switching and network efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-4-Gabriel-Jacobson.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Hands-on-4-Gabriel-Jacobson.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-926b1050-2a21-49d0-a894-beab8e873f12\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-4-Gabriel-Jacobson.pdf\">Hands-on-4-Gabriel-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-4-Gabriel-Jacobson.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-926b1050-2a21-49d0-a894-beab8e873f12\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Packet and Traffic Analysis Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Examined how data moves across a network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identified communication patterns between devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated understanding of network behavior and analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9df69f4e-3e38-481f-a1cd-d8a74d85875c\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-6-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\">Hands-on-6-Gabriel-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Hands-on-6-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9df69f4e-3e38-481f-a1cd-d8a74d85875c\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Skill Fits Me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout my degree program, I completed written reports, case studies, and technical explanations. These assignments helped me improve my ability to explain technical information clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cybersecurity Research Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wrote about AI privacy and cybersecurity concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organized research and explained technical ideas clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated professional writing skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6f987a7c-59ca-4055-960e-911b7496fe25\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Interdisciplinary-Paper-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\">Interdisciplinary-Paper-Gabriel-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Interdisciplinary-Paper-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6f987a7c-59ca-4055-960e-911b7496fe25\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interdisciplinary Research Process Visual Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Created a circular chart to explain the research process visually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organized information in a clear and easy-to-understand format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated communication and presentation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-bfee3d04-8209-434b-afbb-bb80e5c33e4f\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Workshop-1-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\">Workshop-1-Gabriel-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Workshop-1-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-bfee3d04-8209-434b-afbb-bb80e5c33e4f\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Privacy Case Analysis Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Analyzed privacy concerns involving Google Street View<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussed ideas from Siva Vaidhyanathan\u2019s reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated critical thinking and written communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6e5d9a4c-6f01-419e-92a0-a35e9f2eabec\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Case-analysis-on-privacy-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\">Case-analysis-on-privacy-Gabriel-Jacobson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38269\/2026\/05\/Case-analysis-on-privacy-Gabriel-Jacobson.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6e5d9a4c-6f01-419e-92a0-a35e9f2eabec\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The three skills that best represent my abilities are problem solving, network analysis, and technical communication. These skills were developed through networking labs, cybersecurity projects, written assignments, and case studies completed during my degree program. Together, my experiences demonstrate my ability to troubleshoot technical problems, understand network systems, and clearly explain technical information in professional settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Problem Solving Why This Skill Fits Me During my cybersecurity and networking coursework, I completed multiple assignments that required troubleshooting technical issues, configuring networks, and analyzing security situations. These experiences helped me become more confident in identifying problems and finding solutions. Router and Subnet Configuration Project Cyberconflict Case Analysis Digital Evidence Affidavit Assignment Network Analysis&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/skills\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":30321,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/149"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30321"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=149"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":360,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/149\/revisions\/360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/gabrielj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}