Learning & Labs

Applied cybersecurity learning and practical labs

Two connected paths: hands-on security labs that demonstrate technical investigation work, and learning journal entries that show cybersecurity growth, leadership, and applied reflection.

Applied Security Labs

Hands-on technical case studies

Security investigations and lab exercises focused on SIEM analysis, alert triage, evidence correlation, and practical analyst workflows.

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Learning Journal

Cybersecurity learning reflections

Short articles connecting coursework, Network+ preparation, access governance, leadership, and prior risk experience to cybersecurity roles.

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Applied Security Lab Highlight

Recent hands-on security lab

A technical case study from the dedicated Security Labs section.

Simulated SOC Investigation

Phishing Alert Investigation Using Splunk

Investigated a simulated phishing alert in Splunk, correlated email and firewall telemetry, validated business context, and documented a False Positive disposition.

Splunk SIEM Phishing Analysis Alert Triage

Learning Journal

Learning Journal entries

Reflections on cybersecurity education, exam preparation, leadership, and the transition from risk and investigations into security work.

Networking Security / Access Governance Linux / Virtual Labs Wireshark / Traffic Analysis Incident Response Concepts