My Technical Projects
A portfolio showcasing hands-on experience in networking, penetration testing, and system administration.
Cisco Networking Project
A comprehensive setup of a virtual network for two sites (Vancouver and Kelowna), with detailed router and Access Control List (ACL) configurations.
Technologies: Cisco IOS, Packet Tracer, ACLs, IP Subnetting.
Apache and MySQL Configuration
Configuration and security setup for the Apache web server and MySQL database, including user permissions, group directives, and database security best practices.
Technologies: Apache HTTP Server, MySQL, Linux Shell Commands.
Kali Linux Penetration Testing Labs
Conducted vulnerability scans and basic penetration tests in a controlled lab environment using Kali Linux tools (Nmap, Nikto, Hydra).
- Practiced ethical hacking methodologies including reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation.
- Gained hands-on experience with password attacks, service enumeration, and exploitation of misconfigurations.
Wireshark Network Analysis Project
Captured and analyzed network traffic to identify suspicious activity and anomalies.
- Practiced packet inspection to recognize protocols (HTTP, DNS, TCP/UDP) and potential security issues.
- Simulated troubleshooting of slow network performance and security incidents using packet captures.
Phishing Awareness & Email Security Lab
Simulated phishing attacks in a controlled lab and analyzed email headers for signs of spoofing.
- Documented best practices for identifying and reporting phishing attempts.
- Key Skills: Email header analysis, threat detection, user training documentation.
Vulnerability Scanning Project
Set up a virtual network environment and scanned hosts for vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools.
- Interpreted vulnerability scan results and recommended remediation strategies.
- Deliverables: Scan reports, mitigation plans, and verification reports confirming successful remediation.
VMware Linux Virtualization Project
Mounted Ubuntu boot image to VMware and Oracle VirtualBox to install Linux Virtual Machines.
- Practiced multiple Linux commands such as
ls,ping,ip,cd,pwd,ssh,traceroute,telnet. - Setup SSH connection from PuTTY to the Ubuntu Virtual Machine.
Encryption Standards Project
A presentation exploring the evolution and comparison of major encryption standards — DES, 3DES, and AES. This project analyzes key strengths, vulnerabilities, and performance trade-offs between these encryption methods.
- DES: 56-bit key encryption standard, now obsolete due to brute-force vulnerabilities.
- 3DES: Enhanced DES version offering improved security but reduced performance.
- AES: Modern global standard with 128-, 192-, and 256-bit key options, providing strong security and efficiency.
Key Concepts: Symmetric encryption, brute-force resistance, cryptanalysis, and adoption in WPA3, SSL/TLS, and VPNs.