Summary
Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional pursuing a BS degree with training in ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC). Gained experience in security audits during an internship at INSA and developed hands-on SIEM deployment projects. Interested in bridging Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with technical security practices such as penetration testing.
Certifications
- Completed ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Training Programme
- Completed Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Training
- Ranked in the top 6% globally in Advent of Cyber 2025 (24+ hands-on labs)
- Received Certificate of Participation in Cybershield Showdown CTF organised by Yekolo Temari
- Received Certificate of Participation in Local Coding Hackathon (Community Problem Solving)
- Five Million Coders Certified
Projects
- SENSELET - An agro-industrial correlation platform between traders, farmers and government to manage the market balance and avoid inflation and waste of resource.
- BeeHive - An automated honeypot system that allows organizations to track attacker's behavior while trying to steal information and decoy the trap.
- Designed and deployed a centralized SIEM lab using Wazuh to collect and analyze logs from Linux endpoints and visualize security alerts through custom dashboards.
- Performed network traffic analysis using Wireshark to identify malicious communication patterns and potential data exfiltration attempts.
- Performed network reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning using Nmap.
- Tested OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL Injection) in controlled lab environments using Burp Suite.
- Conducted phishing simulation exercises using Setoolkit in controlled environments.
- Shipping applications and deploying with Docker
Experience
Cybersecurity Intern | Information Network Security Administration (INSA)
- Participated in penetration testing activities and security audits on critical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with INSA 29001 standards and documenting high-risk findings for remediation.
- Conducted gap analyses and risk assessments mapped to ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS to strengthen organizational data protection and business continuity strategies.
- Collaborated with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC, performing web application testing and providing actionable mitigation strategies for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Authored detailed technical reports for executive stakeholders, translating complex vulnerability data into prioritized risk-reduction roadmaps.
Cybersecurity Studies & Labs
- Studied core cybersecurity concepts including network security, cryptography, web security, system security, and digital forensics.
- Conducted hands-on labs in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and network analysis.
- Used security tools including Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite during practical labs.
- Identified vulnerabilities in web applications and systems in controlled lab environments.
- PortSwigger Academy Practitioner for Web Application Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity Community Mentor | Telegram
- Managed a cybersecurity learning community with 200+ members.
- Shared cybersecurity resources, labs, and learning materials.
- Guided members on security fundamentals and best practices.
- Encouraged discussion and collaborative learning among students.
References
Available upon request!