Cybersecurity

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Palo Alto Cybersecurity Program
Completed comprehensive training in network security and cybersecurity fundamentals through the Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy program in high school.
Key Skills Acquired
  • Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Configuration – Gained hands-on experience with URL filtering, traffic logging, and network security policies.
  • Network Administration – Configured DHCP servers for automatic IP assignment, reducing manual intervention through IP pooling.
  • Security Implementation – Set up two-factor authentication using certificate profiles and applied vulnerability protection.
Zone Protection Profile
Zone Protection Profile Configuration
Firewall Rule Configuration
Firewall Security Policy Rule Configuration
Palo Alto Certifications
Cybersecurity Foundation
2FANext-Gen FirewallsThreat Landscapes
Worked on labs dealing with two-factor authentication, allowing trusted applications, and researching Palo Alto's Next-Gen Firewalls. Learned about fundamental cybersecurity concepts including threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defense strategies.
Cybersecurity Foundation Certificate
Network Security Fundamentals
WiresharkDHCPSSL DecryptionPacket Analysis
Worked on labs in packet capturing using Wireshark, DHCP Server Configuration under LAN connections, and decrypting SSL inbound traffic to detect contents of SSL encrypted traffic.
Network Security Fundamentals CertificateLogs Analysis
Firewall Logs Analysis
Cloud Security Fundamentals
DockerContainersFile BlockingGlobal Protect
Worked on labs in container network security, running containers in a Docker Bridge network, using Next-Gen Firewall Rules to create file blocking profiles to block PDF data, creating security policy rules to block international attackers.
Cloud Security Fundamentals CertificateDocker Container Management
Docker Container Management
Security Operations Fundamentals
SyslogZone ProtectionNMAP DefenseDynamic Block Lists
Worked on labs in syslog monitoring for recording details about suspicious activities, creating zone protection profiles to stop NMAP attacks, creating dynamic block lists, and analyzing Firewall Logs.
Security Operations Fundamentals CertificateNetwork Traffic Monitoring
Network Traffic Monitoring
IT Specialist Certifications
IT Specialist - Cybersecurity
Security PoliciesRisk ManagementCompliance
Comprehensive certification covering IT Security Policies and Procedures, Risk Management for Teams, and implementation of security controls. Demonstrated knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
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Certified
IT Specialist - Network Security
Physical SecurityEncryptionAuditing
Certification covering core security concepts, physical security, attack types, encryption, auditing, restore strategies, and client-server protection. Demonstrated practical knowledge of network security implementation and threat mitigation.
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Certified
Interactive Simulations
Firewall Log Explorer
/var/log/firewall.log
Filter by type:
  • ALLOW192.168.1.10HTTPSOutbound connection to google.com
  • DENY10.0.5.12SSHUnauthorized access attempt
  • ALERT172.16.31.5NMAPPort scan detected on port 80, 443
  • ALLOW192.168.1.15DNSQuery for cloudflare.com
  • DENY203.0.113.8FTPBlocked by geo-IP filter (RU)
  • ALLOW192.168.1.20ICMPPing request from local admin
  • ALERT10.0.5.12SQLiPotential SQL injection attempt detected
Decrypt the Message
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Hint: What makes a system safe?