Nadia Simpson

NadiaSimpson929@gmail.com | 757-752-5727

SUMMARY

Aspiring cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in network security, threat analysis, and risk management. Proficient in security tools, scripting, and compliance frameworks. Passionate about ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and continuous learning in cybersecurity.

EDUCATION

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia — Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

August 2022- May 2025

GPA: 3.2

Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cloud Security

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia — Associate of Science in General Studies

August 2020 – May 2022

GPA: 3.3

Relevant Coursework: Business, Economics, Accounting, UNIX

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Security Tools: Wireshark, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Splunk
Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
Networking: TCP/IP, Firewalls, Nmap, VPNs
Operating Systems: Windows and Linux

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker
Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

PROJECTS

Analysis of Exploits against Microsoft Servers – Cybersecurity Research Paper

Conducted in-depth research on the topic of threat detection in cloud environments
Analyzed industry trends, case studies, and academic sources to support findings.
Provided insights on risk mitigation, compliance strategies, emerging threats

Ethical Hacking & Vulnerability Assessment

Conducted penetration testing on a simulated environment to identify security vulnerabilities.
Utilized Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite to scan and exploit weaknesses.
Performed password cracking, network reconnaissance, and web application testing.
Analyzed vulnerabilities using industry best practices and documented security recommendations.
Gained hands-on experience in ethical hacking methodologies and risk mitigation strategies.

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