Core competencies in cybersecurity and digital forensics
Deep understanding of NTFS, FAT32, and ext4 file systems. Experience with unallocated space recovery and file carving techniques.
Proficient in creating comprehensive timelines from multiple data sources (MFT, Event Logs, USNJ). Analysis of user activity and system events.
Incident detection, containment, and eradication. Evidence preservation, chain-of-custody documentation, and post-incident analysis.
Memory dump analysis, process investigation, and volatile data recovery using forensic frameworks.
Wireshark proficiency. Network protocol analysis, anomaly detection, and traffic pattern recognition.
IDS/IPS rule development, signature-based and anomaly-based detection methods. SIEM fundamentals.
Nmap expertise, service identification, OS fingerprinting, and network mapping techniques.
VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation principles.
Security scanning, vulnerability identification, severity assessment, and remediation recommendations.
Metasploit framework, exploitation techniques, and proof-of-concept development for authorized assessments.
OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite basics, common vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF).
Static and dynamic analysis basics, behavioral analysis, and reverse engineering fundamentals.
Advanced command-line proficiency, bash scripting, user management, permissions, and system hardening.
Comprehensive knowledge of Kali tools and methodologies for security testing and analysis.
Windows hardening, event log analysis, Active Directory security, and registry forensics.
File permissions, ACLs, authentication mechanisms, and privilege escalation mitigation.
Automation scripts, data analysis, security tool development, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Advanced bash scripting for automation, log parsing, and security analysis workflows.
Database querying, forensic database analysis, and SQL injection vulnerability understanding.
Windows automation, system administration scripts, and security event log analysis.
Systematic problem-solving and logical reasoning for complex security challenges
Interpreting complex datasets and identifying patterns in security telemetry
Clear, detailed technical documentation and report writing
Explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Prioritizing tasks effectively in high-pressure incident response situations
Meticulous approach to evidence handling and forensic procedures
Check out my projects and research where I apply these competencies to real-world challenges.
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