Kali Linux & Penetration Testing
Experienced in using Kali Linux for penetration testing in controlled environments. Practical applications include:

• Metasploit: Conducted penetration tests to exploit vulnerabilities and test system defences.
• Nmap: Mapped network structures, scanned for open ports, and analysed vulnerabilities.
• Nessus: Ran vulnerability scans, identified misconfigurations, and provided actionable security recommendations.
• Snort: Set up and fine-tuned intrusion detection system (IDS) rules to monitor traffic and detect attacks.
• Wireshark: Captured and analysed network packets to diagnose issues and identify suspicious activities.
• Metasploitable: Practiced exploiting vulnerabilities in a virtualized environment to understand system weaknesses and mitigation techniques.

Windows & Windows 365
Proficient in configuring and managing Windows systems and Windows 365 virtual desktops. Practical tasks included:

• Setting up Windows Server with DHCP and DNS servers to provide seamless network management.
• Managing user accounts and permissions in Active Directory, including creating specific user groups with tailored privileges to enforce access controls.
• Deploying group policies to regulate security settings and streamline administrative tasks.

Firewall Configuration
Designed and implemented firewalls for enhanced security. Developed custom rules to:

• Control traffic using blacklists and whitelists to allow or block specific IPs and services.
• Create application-specific rules for secure data flow.
• Harden wireless networks by implementing WPA3 encryption, isolating guest networks, and preventing rogue access points.

Digital Forensics
Skilled in digital forensics tools and methodologies:

• FTK Imager: Created forensic images of storage devices, ensuring integrity for evidence collection.
• Autopsy: Conducted file recovery and artifact analysis, identifying key evidence from drives.
• USB Write Protect: Ensured data integrity by preventing accidental or malicious changes during analysis.
• Audriller: Extracted and analysed data from mobile devices for investigation purposes.

Programming & Scripting

• Python: Automated tasks, such as log analysis and vulnerability scanning, to streamline cybersecurity workflows.
• C++: Developed programs to simulate and counteract potential attacks.
• Java: Built security tools and basic applications for cross-platform deployment.
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript: Designed and developed secure webpages..

Web Development
Created secure and functional web pages, integrating JavaScript for interactive elements and building interfaces to manage firewall configurations and security dashboards.

Wireless Network Security
Proficient in designing and securing wireless networks by:

• Configuring advanced encryption (WPA3) and hiding SSIDs to enhance security.
• Implementing VLANs for network segmentation.
• Setting up blacklists and whitelists to control device access.

Legislation & Standards
In-depth knowledge of key cybersecurity regulations and standards:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Ensured data privacy and compliance in security tasks.
• Computer Misuse Act: Conducted ethical tests within legal boundaries.
• ISO/IEC 27001: Applied information security management practices to protect sensitive data.
• Data Protection Act (DPA): Maintained adherence to data security standards during investigations.