Welcome! Explore My IT and Cybersecurity Portfolio
Showcasing what I’ve learned and accomplished since I began my journey into IT and Cybersecurity. What you’ll find: My background, relevant certifications, labs, and hands-on projects
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Who I am
Hello! I’m Gregory Hilbert, an aspiring IT professional with a unique blend of experience in business management, data analysis, and supporting IT operations while in non IT roles. My curiosity and excitement for solving problems have led me to develop a strong interest in information technology, especially in network engineering and blue teaming. I’m committed to gaining a more technical understanding of how networks operate, and how we can best configure those networks as I pursue my first official role in IT or Cybersecurity.
Professional Statement: Professional Statement
Background
My first “real” job was at the age of 17 in a customer service related job. During my time at this job, I managed to impress a local pharmacy manager with my work ethic. This led to me taking a position at Walmart Pharmacy. My performance in the pharmacy eventually led to me being promoted to management, and most recently an asset protection position. Along the way, one thing has been constant. The use of technology. I have always been fascinated with how things work, and fixing them when they don’t work. I had already began thinking about what I wanted next in my career, and in February of 2024 I decided to earn my Google Cybersecurity Certificate. After completing that course, it solidified the fact that I want to work in IT & Cybersecurity.
📜 Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- Google CyberSecurity Professional
- CompTIA Security+ (in progress)
🎓 Education
- MITx (2024)
- Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure
- Studied the problems, causes, and scope of cyber attacks on critical urban infrastructure in the United States
- Cisco Networking Academy (2024-Present)
- Completed coursework in Network Configuration
- Began CCNA certification prep course (SRWE focused)
- Anderson County High School, Lawrenceburg, KY (2005-2009)
- High School Diploma
- Graduated from a top 20% school in Kentucky, ranked in the top 20% of graduating class
Skills
Technical Skills
- Network Management
- Network Security
- Network Troubleshooting
- DHCP
- Vulnerability Management
- SIEM
- Risk Assessment
- Routing and Switching
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Tools & Languages
Note from the author: These are tools that I am confident enough to use to complete any given task, although I may or may not need to reference the syntax involved when using them.
- Windows
- Linux
- Git
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Python
- Wireshark
- BurpSuite
Professional Skills
- Security Operations
- Customer Service
- Analysis
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Delegation
- Financial Reporting
- Leadership Training
My Projects & Labs
These projects and labs showcase my practical experience and skills. These are my most recent works:
Disclaimer: I consider projects to be setups I’ve configured myself, even if I’m using tools developed by others. I define labs as activities fully simulated by a third party where I work through provided tasks rather than setting up the environment.
Random Password Generator (December 2024) [Project]
- Used Python to develop a random password generator
- Created a function to generate a random password of customizable length, ensuring the password contained at least one lowercase letter, uppercase letter, digit, and special character, using the random and string modules.
SIEM Home Lab Setup (November 2024) [Project]
- Successfully set up a home lab with Elastic SIEM and a Kali VM
- Developed a custom dashboard in Elastic SIEM to visualize security events, showcasing abilities in data analysis and pattern recognition
- Created alerting rules to detect and forward security events
DHCP Server Configuration (November 2024) [Project]
- Configured a DHCP server with 2 different networks attached, utilizing static and dynamic IP addressing.
- Created rules to avoid IP address conflicts, while maintaining routability across the networks.
Cisco Network Configuration (October 2024) [Project]
- Configured a simple network using 4 PCs, 2 Cisco switches, and a Cisco router
- Established connectivity between the devices by configuring the router’s gigabit Ethernet ports and manually assigning static IP addresses to the PCs
Introduction to Cybersecurity Certificate Course (August 2024) [Lab]
- Offensive security: Successfully hacked web applications, taking advantage of common security issues
- Defensive security: Used digital forensics to defend against live cyber attacks, where time was of the essence
Python: Identifying Unusual Login Patterns With the Use of Functions (March 2024) [Lab]
- Used Python to help identify potentially malicious login activity, using a list containing the number of failed attempts that occurred each month
- Established parameters in functions, indenting the logic underneath of them so they were properly stored in the function
Coming Soon (2024)
- More projects
- More labs
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📁 Resume
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📧 Contact Information
Should you have any questions, opportunities, or want to connect, please don’t hesitate to contact me:
- Email: gahilbert91@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Gregory Hilbert
- Portfolio: @Gregory-Hilbert
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