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I continue developing my technical knowledge through professional certifications, structured cybersecurity training, practical labs, and focused independent study.
I continue developing my technical knowledge through professional certifications, structured cybersecurity training, practical labs, and focused independent study.
My current development is centered on security operations, network and infrastructure troubleshooting, incident response, identity and access management, and cloud security.
My current development is centered on security operations, network and infrastructure troubleshooting, incident response, identity and access management, and cloud security.
Current Certifications and Training:
Current Certifications and Training:
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
TryHackMe SOC Level 1 — Top 2%
LetsDefend SOC Analyst Path
Practical Packet Analysis
Practical Packet Analysis
Author: Chris Sanders
Completed: June 2025
Summary: A hands-on guide to analyzing network traffic using Wireshark and other tools. Covers TCP/IP basics, packet structure, and real-world analysis.
My Insights:
Gained stronger understanding of packet behavior and protocol flow.
Improved comfort and efficiency with Wireshark.
Discovered new tools and methodologies for traffic analysis.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide
Author: Ben Piper
Completed: May 2025
Summary: A beginner-friendly guide to AWS fundamentals including services, security, pricing, and architecture best practices.
My Insights:
Gained foundational knowledge of cloud computing and AWS core services.
Understood shared responsibility model and cloud security principles.
Helpful for understanding cloud architecture in modern security contexts.
CompTIA Network+ Study Guide
CompTIA Network+ Study Guide
Author: Todd Lammle
Completed: March 2025
Summary: Comprehensive exam prep covering networking basics, protocols, devices, troubleshooting, and security.
My Insights:
Reinforced core networking concepts like IP addressing, routing, and switching.
Helped me build a solid mental map of OSI model layers.
Reinforced concepts involving routing, switching, addressing, network devices, and connectivity troubleshooting.
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide
Author: Mike Chapple, David Seidl
Completed: November 2024
Summary: Covers a broad range of cybersecurity fundamentals aligned with the Security+ exam objectives.
My Insights:
Strengthened knowledge of risk management, access control, and cryptography.
Learned practical security best practices across various domains.
Gave a great overview of security principles relevant to SOC roles.
CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide
CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide
Author: Quentin Docter
Completed: October 2024
Summary: Detailed guide for aspiring IT professionals covering hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, and more.
My Insights:
Refreshed foundational IT skills including hardware, OS, and software troubleshooting.
Improved my understanding of endpoint setup and maintenance.
Helpful for hands-on technical support roles and system triage.
The Pentester Blueprint
The Pentester Blueprint
Authors: Phillip L. Wylie & Kim Crawley
Completed: 2021
Summary: A roadmap for becoming a professional penetration tester, offering guidance on skills, certifications, and mindset.
My Insights:
Motivated me to focus more intentionally on lab work and CTFs.
Bug Bounty Bootcamp
Bug Bounty Bootcamp
Author: Vickie Li
Completed: 2021
Summary: Practical introduction to ethical hacking and web application security through bug bounty programs.
My Insights:.
Gained appreciation for responsible disclosure and communication.
Studied Burp Suite workflows and common web-application testing techniques.
Encouraged me to explore real-world testing outside labs.
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