Irene_Cybersecurity_Portfolio

Professional Statement

I am an adaptable and organized individual with strong time management skills, committed to clear and effective communication. My passion for cybersecurity stems from its dynamic nature, where technical and problem-solving skills are constantly applied to safeguard individuals and organizations from evolving threats. I value honesty and respect, and I strive to maintain these principles in my work, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of sensitive information.

Sources of Projects

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

I successfully completed an 8-course Google Cybersecurity Certificate program, where I gained hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques.

Throughout my studies, I developed technical skills such as Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), as well as key soft skills like Communication, Collaboration, Analysis and Problem-solving.

Below you'll find an overview of the projects I worked on, detailing the skills acquired, the methodologies applied, and the technologies used in simulated cybersecurity scenarios.

PROJECTS COVERED

Course Topic	Skills Gained	Project
1. Manage Security Risks	INFOSEC, NIST RMF, NIST CSF, Security Audits, Incident Response Playbooks	1.1 Conducting a Security Audit
2. Networks and Network Security	Security Hardening, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Cloud Networks	2.1 Analyzing network layer communication 2.2 Analyzing network attacks 2.3 Application of OS hardening techniques 2.4 Analysis of network hardening 2.5 Using the NIST CSF to respond to security incident
3. Linux and SQL	Command Line Interface (CLI), SQL, Linux, Bash	3.1 Using Linux commands to manage file permissions 3.2 Applying filters to SQL queries
4. Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities	Authentication, Vulnerability assessment, Cryptography, Asset classification, Threat analysis	4.1 Classifying the assets connected to a home network 4.2 Scoring risks based on their likelihood and severity 4.3 Determining appropriate data handling practices 4.4 Improving authentication, authorization, and accounting for a small business 4.5 Analyzing a vulnerable system for a small business 4.6 Identifying the attack vectors of a USB drive 4.7 Applying the PASTA threat model framework
5. Detection and Response	SIEM tools, Packet Analyzer, IDS	5.1 Documenting incidents with an incident handler's journal 5.2 Analyzing a packet with Wireshark 5.3 Capturing a packet with tcpdump 5.4 Examining alerts, logs, and rules with Suricata 5.5 Performing a query with Splunk 5.6 Performing a query with Chronicle
6. Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python	Computer Programming, Python Programming, Coding, PEP 8 style guide	6.1 Updating a file through a Python algorithm

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Other Projects

An opportunity to hone my skills as well as gain new ones in the various projects I undertook. Links are provided below for a more detailed review.

PROJECTS COVERED

Project	Explanation	Skills
Implement Caesar Cipher	A Python program that can encrypt and decrypt text using the Caesar Cipher algorithm	Python, Cryptography
Pixel Manipulation for Image Encryption
Password Complexity Checker
Simple Keylogger
Network Packet Analyzer