Project Overview: For my final project in the Northwestern Cybersecurity Bootcamp, I developed an offline version of the popular “Have I Been Pwned?” service. This tool allows users to check if their passwords have been compromised without needing an internet connection. Project Components: Docker Integration Database Management Automated Updates User Interaction Security and Efficiency This …
The final four weeks of the Northwestern Cybersecurity Bootcamp have been incredibly enriching. We delved into detailed log analysis and integrated Splunk for SIEM, creating sophisticated alerts and visualizing cybersecurity data through dashboards. The highlight was my final project, “Have I Been Pwned? Offline,” which involved creating a Dockerized offline tool to check for compromised …
Over the past four weeks at the Northwestern Cybersecurity Bootcamp, we’ve delved into advanced penetration testing and cybersecurity strategies. We mastered lateral movement and process migration within networks, pushing our skills by exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, Linux, and Windows servers. We refined our analytical capabilities through in-depth log analysis and SIEM integration with Splunk, …
Project Overview: In an intensive three-day cybersecurity challenge, I engaged in a series of complex penetration tests across various platforms including web applications, Linux containers, and Windows systems. This multi-faceted challenge was designed to test and enhance my capabilities in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across different environments. Day 1: Web Application Vulnerability Exploitation I started …
The last month has been the most intense yet rewarding part of the cybersecurity bootcamp, focusing heavily on offensive security tactics and penetration testing. Learning to use Shodan for reconnaissance, understanding the intricacies of the MITRE attack framework, and practicing exploitation with Metasploit has transformed my theoretical knowledge into practical, actionable skills. This segment of …
Project Overview: In a series three days, I focused on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to enhance their security posture. These projects included a Web Application Penetration Testing exercise and a thrilling Capture the Flag (CTF) event, both designed to test and refine my skills in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and problem-solving. Objectives: …
Project Overview: In this comprehensive project, I designed and implemented a secure, scalable web application architecture using Microsoft Azure. The architecture leveraged a jump box provisioner with Ansible for automated configuration management, ensuring efficient and consistent deployment of Docker containers across multiple web servers. Architecture Details: Security and Efficiency: This architecture not only ensured that …
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As I pass the three-month mark of the cybersecurity bootcamp, the intensity and depth of knowledge continue to grow. These past four weeks have introduced me to critical aspects of DHCP, NAT, and the intricacies of routing and packet analysis in network communications. Using tools like Aircrack-ng for network analysis and security testing has been …
The second month at the cybersecurity bootcamp has been a whirlwind of learning and application, especially in network security and system defenses. From analyzing network packets with Wireshark to understanding IP address conversions and network topologies, I’ve gained invaluable insights into how data travels and can be secured. Practical sessions on managing Linux processes and …
Project Overview: Engaging in the scavenger hunt was an exhilarating experience that tested my cybersecurity problem-solving skills and penetration testing abilities. Each task was a puzzle that required ingenuity, patience, and a keen eye for detail, reflecting real-world scenarios that security professionals encounter. Discovering Hidden Files: The first task was to find hidden files containing …
