{"id":345,"date":"2025-12-06T00:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T00:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/?page_id=345"},"modified":"2025-12-06T08:56:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:56:19","slug":"skills-artifacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/skills-artifacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills &amp; Artifacts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skill 1: Technical Problem Solving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-from-2025-12-01-21-16-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-from-2025-12-01-21-16-15.png 797w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-from-2025-12-01-21-16-15-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-from-2025-12-01-21-16-15-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-from-2025-12-01-21-16-15-422x300.png 422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact features a screenshot from one of my VirtualBox system configuration assignments completed in my Linux Systems for Cybersecurity course. The task required me to create and manage virtual machines, allocate system resources, configure storage controllers, attach new virtual disks, and resolve issues that occurred during setup. Working in a virtualized environment helped strengthen my understanding of operating system installation, disk management, and hardware emulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/IMG_9976-1024x912.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/IMG_9976-1024x912.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/IMG_9976-300x267.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/IMG_9976-768x684.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/IMG_9976-337x300.jpeg 337w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/IMG_9976.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact showcases a complete custom PC build that I planned, assembled, and tested from start to finish. The project demonstrates my technical problem-solving skills, hardware knowledge, and ability to configure a system based on user requirements. For this build, I selected each component according to performance needs, gaming requirements, system compatibility, and budget constraints. The final system included the following parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600<br>Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX<br>RAM: T-Force 32 GB (2\u00d716 GB) 6000 MHz DDR5<br>GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT<br>SSD: Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB NVMe<br>CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 AIO<br>Case: MUSETEX K2<br>PSU: MSI MAG A650GL 650W 80+ Gold<br>Operating System: Windows 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055-1024x549.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055-1536x824.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055-559x300.png 559w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-06-022055.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact shows the setup of an Ubuntu virtual machine I configured in VirtualBox. I allocated system resources, attached virtual disks, selected controllers, and prepared the VM for installation. This required troubleshooting boot order issues and ensuring the storage devices were recognized correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This configuration demonstrates my technical problem-solving skills and my ability to work with virtualization tools commonly used in cybersecurity labs and environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skill<\/strong> 2: Analytical Thinking<\/h2>\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\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/affidavit.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of affidavit.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1adcd05c-6d06-4de1-8e34-9b13d12503c0\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/affidavit.pdf\">affidavit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/affidavit.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1adcd05c-6d06-4de1-8e34-9b13d12503c0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact is a search warrant affidavit I created for a simulated federal cybercrime investigation. In this assignment, I analyzed evidence related to an online fraud scheme involving the website \u201cGetCashFast.com,\u201d evaluated IP logs, reviewed surveillance details, and connected all available information to the legal standards required for probable cause. The affidavit demonstrates my ability to break down complex digital evidence, identify patterns of criminal activity, and communicate findings in a structured and logical format.<\/p>\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\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/BB-network-paper.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of BB-network-paper.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-2e443d0f-869c-4ea6-8af8-3c9387bb23af\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/BB-network-paper.pdf\">BB-network-paper<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/BB-network-paper.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-2e443d0f-869c-4ea6-8af8-3c9387bb23af\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact is an analytical paper examining how Best Buy uses project management principles to design and deploy computer networks for new store locations. In this assignment, I evaluated the steps involved in coordinating hardware installation, system configuration, budgeting, and team collaboration across IT engineers, project managers, and security personnel. The paper required me to analyze how network infrastructure supports retail operations, contributes to organizational efficiency, and impacts both employees and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>RIVERSTONE POLICE DIGITAL FORENSICS LAB<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>[Secure Keycard Entry Door]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ADMIN \/ INTAKE AREA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Intake desk for logging evidence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Evidence submission lockbox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FORENSIC EXAMINATION ZONE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>[Analysis Station 1] [Analysis Station 2]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; High-end examiner PC &#8211; High-end examiner PC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Dual monitors &#8211; Dual monitors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Write blockers &#8211; Write blockers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imaging &amp; Processing Bench<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Tableau TX1 Imager<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Multi-interface write blockers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EVIDENCE STORAGE &amp; SERVER ZONE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>[Secure Evidence Room \u2013 20 Case Capacity]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Locked cabinets w\/ tamper seals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Environmental monitoring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Chain of custody logs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>[Server Rack Area]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; NAS storage (20+ TB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Case management server<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Isolated forensic VLAN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; UPS battery backup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This artifact is a diagram I created to illustrate the structure and workflow of a modern digital forensics laboratory. The layout includes secure entry systems, an intake and evidence processing area, examination workstations, imaging equipment, and a protected server and evidence storage zone. Each section is labeled with its purpose and the specialized equipment used, such as write blockers, forensic imaging devices, NAS storage, and chain-of-custody documentation tools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill 3: Research &amp; Information Literacy <\/h2>\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\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Cyber-assign-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Cyber-assign-1.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-61a2bcc3-6d50-461e-8269-50e8406f8106\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Cyber-assign-1.pdf\">Cyber-assign-1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/Cyber-assign-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-61a2bcc3-6d50-461e-8269-50e8406f8106\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact is an analytical assignment in which I examined a scholarly article titled <em>\u201cThe Role of National Cybersecurity Strategies on the Improvement of Cybersecurity Education.\u201d<\/em> The task required me to evaluate the article\u2019s findings, identify the actors involved, explain contributing factors, discuss impacts, and propose solutions based on the evidence presented. Through this assignment, I analyzed how national cybersecurity strategies influence education systems, workforce development, curriculum design, and national security outcomes.<\/p>\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\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/av-remedies.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of av-remedies.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-22b751ad-307b-4730-b208-34c8cdf70ec4\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/av-remedies.pdf\">av-remedies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/av-remedies.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-22b751ad-307b-4730-b208-34c8cdf70ec4\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact is a formal research paper examining cybersecurity vulnerabilities in autonomous vehicles and proposing technical remedies to strengthen safety, communication protocols, and system resilience. In this assignment, I synthesized academic sources, evaluated real case studies, and organized complex technical information into a clear, structured, and professionally formatted IEEE-style paper. The work required strong communication skills, including clarity, organization, citation management, and the ability to explain advanced cybersecurity concepts to a broad academic audience<\/p>\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\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/rhetoric-Presentation.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:620px\" aria-label=\"Embed of rhetoric-Presentation.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c232afa7-9d12-424b-a5b1-1b95139773f5\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/rhetoric-Presentation.pdf\">rhetoric-Presentation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jaedenchappell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34426\/2025\/12\/rhetoric-Presentation.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c232afa7-9d12-424b-a5b1-1b95139773f5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact is a presentation I created for English 211C that demonstrates my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to an academic audience. The presentation explains how rhetorical awareness shaped my research and writing process in cybersecurity-related coursework. It highlights three key areas of communication: identifying persuasive language in literature, addressing complexity concerns in case studies, and analyzing communication themes in job descriptions and research findings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skill 1: Technical Problem Solving This artifact features a screenshot from one of my VirtualBox system configuration assignments completed in my Linux Systems for Cybersecurity course. The task required me to create and manage virtual machines, allocate system resources, configure storage controllers, attach new virtual disks, and resolve issues that occurred during setup. 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