Projects (Flashcards)

Networking • LANVLANs • DHCP

Secure and Scalable LAN Design — MetroHealth Hospital

Designed a secure LAN architecture with VLAN segmentation, DHCP services, and Layer 3 inter-VLAN routing.

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• Security: mitigated VLAN hopping, DHCP spoofing, ARP poisoning; documented redundancy/HA.
• Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, VLANs, DHCP, Routing, Network Security.

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RoutingIPv4/IPv6

Emerald Retail Networking Project

Designed HQ and branch networks with VLANs, DHCP, and static routing across multiple segments.

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• Security: WPA3 wireless, MAC filtering, Layer 2 protections, SSH admin access.
• Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, IPv4/IPv6, Wireless Security.

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LinuxBash

Linux Security & Automation Project

Hardened Linux systems through secure user/group management and permission enforcement.

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• Automation: firewall rules, automated updates, log monitoring using Bash scripts.
• Tools: Linux, Bash, iptables/ufw.

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HardeningPerformance

System Hardening & Performance Optimization

Reduced attack surface and tuned system services to improve security and performance.

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• Security & Performance: disabled unnecessary services, enforced least privilege, validated metrics.
• Tools: Linux, Bash, systemctl, permissions management.

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MonitoringBlue Team

Prometheus, Grafana & Fail2ban Security Monitoring

Metrics collection + dashboards + alert rules, plus brute-force blocking with simulated scenarios.

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• Observability: custom alert rules + real-time dashboards.
• Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Fail2ban, Ubuntu.

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Malware ConceptsDefensive

Fake Malware & Evasion Techniques (Simulated)

Studied execution flow, evasion concepts, sandbox awareness and detection limitations (controlled env).

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• Skills: Malware analysis concepts, behavioral analysis, defensive awareness.

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Web SecurityOWASP

Web Application Penetration Testing

Manual + automated testing: XSS, SQLi, authentication bypass, and session issues.

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• Tools: OWASP ZAP, PHP, HTML/JavaScript, Browser DevTools.

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CryptoPython

Cryptography Benchmarking

Benchmarked algorithms (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing) under consistent conditions.

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• Tools: Python, cryptography libraries, performance analysis.

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Case StudyRisk

UST Treasury Cyber Breach — Janet Yellen (Case Study)

Stakeholders, systemic risk, and threat analysis for a major cybersecurity incident.

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• Skills: Threat analysis, cybercrime research, risk assessment.

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IncidentHealthcare

Optum Cybersecurity Incident Project

Analyzed vulnerabilities, impact, and response strategies in a healthcare breach.

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• Skills: Incident analysis, impact assessment, security recommendations.

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GRCCompliance

Compliance, Governance & Regulatory Analysis

Compliance requirements, governance frameworks, policy alignment, and accountability mapping.

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• Focus: risk management, regulatory obligations, stakeholder accountability.
• Skills: GRC, compliance analysis, risk assessment.

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ProgrammingC/C++

C / C++ Programming Project

Algorithms, memory handling, and efficient I/O applications.

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• Tools: C, C++, GCC, Linux.

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Full-StackWeb

Dynamic Web Application Development

Full-stack web app with authentication and database integration.

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• Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Java.

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AssemblyEasy68K

Assembly — Game of Tiny Thrones

Text-based RPG with resource management and combat mechanics.

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• Tools: Assembly (Easy68K).

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ResearchEthics

Cybersecurity Ethics Research

Privacy, surveillance, and digital rights challenges with balanced solutions.

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• Skills: Cybersecurity ethics, critical thinking, research.

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