Resume

George D. Smith III

Cybersecurity

Norfolk, VA 22932 • LinkedIn • +1-(757)-839-3592  GitHub

EDUCATION

Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science, Major in Cybersecurity, Overall GPA: 3.32, Major GPA: 3.56, 2023-Present

COURSEWORK

• Networking and Security • Linux Systems for Cybersecurity •

• Introduction to Programming •  Computer Information Systems •

CYBERSECURITY PROJECTS

Network Vulnerability Scanning Tool

  • Designed and implemented a Python-based port scanning tool to identify potential vulnerabilities in open ports across various devices.
  • Developed as a reliable alternative to address compatibility and inconsistency issues found in existing tools, ensuring seamless operation across diverse platforms.

Remote Access and Data Transfer Tools

  • Created a pair of tools for secure data exchange and system control in controlled testing environments:
  • Backdoor.py: Deployed on the target machine to provide undetected remote access to its PowerShell.
  • Server.py: Operates on the host machine to upload and download files, facilitating data transfer and system interaction with the target machine. 

Wireless Network Penetration Testing Script

  • Developed a Bash script to streamline wireless network monitoring and penetration testing using Aircrack-ng.
  • Automated the process of capturing a 4-way handshake.
  • Enabled user-defined inputs to target specific networks.
  • Integrated functionality to send de-authentication packets efficiently.

Password Cracking with Brute Force:

  • Completed a project using John the Ripper, an open-source password-cracking tool, to perform brute-force password attacks.
  • Leveraged extensive wordlists to test password vulnerabilities.
  • Undertook this project as part of a Linux systems course.
  • Incorporated the tool into home lab environments for ongoing password security testing.

Relevant Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Bash Scripting, PowerShell 
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Kali Linux
  • Cybersecurity Tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burpsuite, Setoolkit, Aircrack-ng, etc.

Other Interests and Awards

  • Dean’s List (2023-2024) 
  • Member, National Society of Black Engineers (2023 – Present)
  • Member, ODU Cybersecurity Student Association (2023 – Present) 
  • Volunteer, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia (2022 – Present)