{"id":120,"date":"2022-09-21T14:16:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T14:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.odu.edu\/odupresentationtemplate\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-12-05T02:23:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T02:23:18","slug":"sample-page-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Nicholas Malley, a cybersecurity professional and lifelong learner. This ePortfolio highlights my journey through an engaging and challenging course that has not only enhanced my technical skills but also prepared me to take the Security+ exam, a key milestone in my cybersecurity career.<\/p>\n<p>I earned my Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security from Old Dominion University and am currently pursuing my Master\u2019s in Cyber Security. This course has been instrumental in bridging academic knowledge with industry requirements. It provided me with an in-depth understanding of essential Security+ domains, including network security, risk management, identity and access management, and incident response.<\/p>\n<p>The course has offered practical, hands-on experience with real-world tools and techniques used by cybersecurity professionals. I\u2019ve worked with platforms such as Splunk, Cisco Umbrella, and Tenable Security Center, which have given me a solid foundation in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, monitoring security postures, and responding to threats effectively.<\/p>\n<p>One of the course\u2019s most valuable aspects was its alignment with the Security+ certification objectives. Each module was designed to cover critical concepts needed for the exam, such as cryptography, secure network protocols, and risk analysis. Through labs, quizzes, and simulated scenarios, I gained a deeper understanding of how these concepts apply in real-world environments. This preparation has boosted my confidence in tackling the exam and, more importantly, in applying these principles in a professional setting.<\/p>\n<p>This ePortfolio showcases the skills, projects, and accomplishments I\u2019ve developed throughout this course. It reflects not only my readiness for the Security+ exam but also my commitment to contributing to the field of cybersecurity. Feel free to explore my work and connect with me to discuss my experiences or share insights about cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m excited to continue this journey and look forward to making a meaningful impact in securing our digital world!<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-960x1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30554\/2024\/12\/New-Grad-Pic-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Nicholas Malley, a cybersecurity professional and lifelong learner. This ePortfolio highlights my journey through an engaging and challenging course that has not only enhanced my technical skills but also prepared me to take the Security+ exam, a key milestone in my cybersecurity career. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security from&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":24907,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/120"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24907"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":314,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/120\/revisions\/314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/nicholasmalley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}