Welcome to My ePortfolio

Hello! My name is Yohannes Teklu, and I’m excited to share my journey, skills, and aspirations with you. This ePortfolio is a reflection of my academic and professional growth, showcasing my dedication to cybersecurity and my hands-on experience in defensive security operations.

Recent Achievements

✔ Completed a cybersecurity internship, where I gained hands-on experience in SOC operations, threat analysis, and log monitoring.
✔ Earned CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA A+ certifications, strengthening my foundation in network security, system administration, and risk management.
✔ Successfully completed my senior year coursework at Old Dominion University (ODU), advancing my knowledge in cyber defense, security operations, and policy analysis.
✔ Developed a cybersecurity project portfolio, highlighting my skills in SIEM operations, network security, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, HIPAA, GDPR).

Further Goals

Short-Term Goals:

🔹 Secure my first entry-level cybersecurity position, focusing on defensive security, incident response, and threat detection.
🔹 Continue refining my expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Google Chronicle), Microsoft Defender, and network security monitoring.

Long-Term Goals:

🔹 Earn the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification to enhance my cybersecurity expertise.
🔹 Advance my career in defensive cybersecurity, specializing in security operations, threat intelligence, and enterprise security architecture.
🔹 Contribute to the cybersecurity field by helping organizations strengthen their security defenses and mitigate cyber threats.

Thank you for visiting my ePortfolio! Feel free to explore my work, and I welcome any networking or collaboration opportunities.