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Hello! I am Kipchumba, a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst and IT Specialist operating out of Nairobi, Kenya.
My journey into tech started with a deep curiosity about how networks communicate and how systems are built. That curiosity naturally evolved into figuring out how those same systems can be broken, and more importantly, how to secure them.
Unlike purely offensive security professionals, my strong background in IT infrastructure gives me a unique advantage. I don't just find vulnerabilities; I understand the underlying architecture—whether it's an Active Directory forest, a Linux server, or a cloud deployment—allowing me to provide practical, effective remediation strategies.
When I am not auditing systems or managing infrastructure, you can find me tackling boxes on Hack The Box, participating in TryHackMe paths, or optimizing my personal homelab.
Technical Arsenal
Experience
Front Office & Operations Assistant
Maintained accurate financial records, managed cash flow, handled procurement, and organized staff records to improve operational accountability.
Cybersecurity Analyst (Virtual Experience)
Served on the Security Awareness Team to identify phishing threats, analyze business security vulnerabilities, and implement targeted training procedures.
Security Analyst (Trainee)
Conducted simulated penetration tests, practiced privilege escalation, and performed threat-hunting by analyzing network logs and traffic for suspicious activities.
Enumerator (Contract)
Collected critical data for social protection programs, leveraging local language skills to build trust and ensure accurate data entry under strict deadlines.
ICT Intern - Business Applications
Developed and customized extensions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, customized UI, and created reports using AL, RDLC, and Word layouts.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CertifiedCisco
Ethical Hacking
CertifiedCisco
Security Analyst
CertifiedCybershujaa Program
Enterprise Security in Practice
CertifiedIBM
Professional Foundations
CompletedALX
Networking and Administration
CompletedFundamentals
Achievements
Kenya Cybergame
Currently participating in the Kenya Cybergame, actively engaging in national-level cybersecurity challenges encompassing penetration testing, defense operations, and incident response.
Advent of Cyber 2024
Successfully completed TryHackMe's Advent of Cyber 2024, a 25-day challenge focused on real-world cybersecurity scenarios, including threat simulation, log analysis, vulnerability exploitation, malware analysis, and cloud security.
University CTF 2024: Binary Badlands
Successfully completed the University CTF 2024: Binary Badlands, an advanced cybersecurity competition organized by Hack The Box. Demonstrated expertise in binary exploitation, reverse engineering, coding, forensics, and vulnerability analysis.