{"id":401,"date":"2025-03-04T02:51:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T02:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/?page_id=401"},"modified":"2025-04-26T17:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T17:49:16","slug":"virtual-internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/virtual-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Training &amp; Simulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of my continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity, I have completed multiple <strong>virtual internships and job simulations<\/strong> to gain hands-on experience in various cybersecurity disciplines. These experiences include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TryHackMe\u2019s Cyber Security 101<\/strong> \u2013 Hands-on training in offensive and defensive security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIG\u2019s Shields Up: Cybersecurity (Forage)<\/strong> \u2013 Cyber threat analysis and incident response simulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mastercard\u2019s Cybersecurity Simulation (Forage)<\/strong> \u2013 Security awareness and threat identification experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Areas Covered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TryHackMe: Cyber Security 101<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/tryhack-me-virtual-screenshot-picture-1-1024x775.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/tryhack-me-virtual-screenshot-picture-1-1024x775.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/tryhack-me-virtual-screenshot-picture-1-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/tryhack-me-virtual-screenshot-picture-1-768x581.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/tryhack-me-virtual-screenshot-picture-1-397x300.png 397w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/tryhack-me-virtual-screenshot-picture-1.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this interactive learning path, I gained practical experience in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Networking &amp; Cryptography<\/strong> \u2013 Understanding encryption techniques and secure communication protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating Systems Security<\/strong> \u2013 Fundamentals of Windows, Active Directory, and Linux security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offensive Security &amp; System Exploitation<\/strong> \u2013 Ethical hacking techniques, penetration testing tools, and common attack vectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defensive Security &amp; Threat Detection<\/strong> \u2013 Security monitoring, incident response, and threat mitigation strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AIG\u2019s Shields Up: Cybersecurity (Forage)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-AG-1024x730.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-AG-1024x730.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-AG-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-AG-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-AG-421x300.png 421w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-AG.png 1117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this <strong>cyber threat analysis simulation<\/strong> for AIG\u2019s Cyber Defense Unit, I:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stayed updated on CISA publications<\/strong> to analyze current cyber threats and vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Researched and assessed reported vulnerabilities<\/strong>, demonstrating strong analytical skills in cybersecurity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drafted clear and concise security advisory emails<\/strong>, guiding teams on vulnerability remediation best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utilized Python scripting for ethical hacking<\/strong>, writing a script to <strong>brute-force decryption keys<\/strong>, simulating a real-world scenario of preventing ransom payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mastercard\u2019s Cybersecurity Simulation (Forage)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-one-mastercard-1-1024x742.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-one-mastercard-1-1024x742.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-one-mastercard-1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-one-mastercard-1-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-one-mastercard-1-414x300.png 414w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37921\/2025\/03\/Capture-one-mastercard-1.png 1096w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this <strong>cybersecurity awareness and threat identification<\/strong> simulation, I:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Served as an analyst on Mastercard\u2019s Security Awareness Team<\/strong>, helping to identify and report security threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conducted phishing threat analysis<\/strong>, identifying and mitigating social engineering risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyzed security vulnerabilities across business units<\/strong>, determining areas requiring enhanced security training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developed and implemented security awareness training courses<\/strong>, ensuring employees adhered to best cybersecurity practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hands-on Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These virtual training experiences provided me with <strong>practical exposure to cybersecurity operations<\/strong>, enhancing my ability to assess threats, perform security research, and implement remediation strategies effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I plan to continue building my skills in <strong>cyber defense, security monitoring, and security awareness training<\/strong> to further align with my career goals in the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview As part of my continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity, I have completed multiple virtual internships and job simulations to gain hands-on experience in various cybersecurity disciplines. These experiences include: Key Areas Covered TryHackMe: Cyber Security 101 Through this interactive learning path, I gained practical experience in: AIG\u2019s Shields Up: Cybersecurity (Forage) As&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/virtual-internship\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":29655,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/401"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29655"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=401"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/401\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":422,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/401\/revisions\/422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/yohannes-teklu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}