Menelik
Welcome to my ePortfolio! I'm Menelik, a driven Cybersecurity Professional with a deep-seated passion for emerging technologies and a robust background in marketing and business development. Currently advancing my expertise through a Master’s degree in Cyber Security, I am dedicated to exploring and fortifying digital defenses against evolving cyber threats.
About Me
A Journey into Cyber Security, I blend my foundational knowledge with practical skills gained from real-world applications. My journey began in the dynamic fields of marketing and business development, where I honed my ability to understand and meet client needs. This background, combined with a fascination for technology, naturally led me to the field of cybersecurity, where I now apply my skills to protect and enhance information systems.
Certifications
Security+: Demonstrates my capabilities in threat management, risk mitigation, and intrusion detection, crucial for robust IT security operations.
CSIS: Validates my expertise in information security governance, enhancing organizational compliance and risk management.
Network+: Confirms my skills in designing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructures, both wired and wireless.
CIOS:Establishes my focus on protecting information assets through understanding and countering threats.
A+: Proves a solid foundation in IT operations, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Education
Western Governors University B.S. Cyber Security and Information Assurance 2024
Jr. Penetration Tester
During my advanced Junior Penetration Testing track at TryHackMe, I completed a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance my cybersecurity skills through practical, hands-on labs. These exercises tested my abilities in various techniques including:
Used SQL Injection to assess and exploit web application security vulnerabilities.
Applied Brute Forcing techniques to bypass authentication mechanisms.
Conducted Vulnerability Analysis to detect and exploit system weaknesses.
Utilized the Metasploit Framwork for crafting and deploying exploit code
Mastered Privilege Escalation in order to gain unauthorized system access and control.
Digital Forensics Investigator
As a Digital Forensics Investigator, I led an investigation into alleged proprietary information theft using Autopsy to analyze evidence from a suspect's laptop. I successfully recovered critical documents, including deleted and encrypted files, and compiled a detailed report for senior management and legal teams, recommending enhanced security measures.
Led a forensic investigation using Autopsy to analyze digital evidence from a laptop, resolving allegations of proprietary information theft.
Enhanced forensic analysis with Autopsy and EnCase to extract, recover, and scrutinize complex data sets, including overwritten and encrypted files, to trace digital footprints and validate data integrity.
Produced and presented a detailed incident report to senior management and legal teams, summarizing findings and recommending security enhancements.