Marian Vlad

As a meticulous and dedicated cybersecurity intern, I have successfully obtained the CompTIA Security+ certification, thereby enhancing my marketability in the job sector. My innate curiosity and quick learning abilities have enabled me to thrive in unfamiliar settings and rapidly adapt to the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in cybersecurity field with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Incident Response and SIEM Home Lab

• Designed and Implemented Virtual Lab Environment:Configured VMs using VMware Workstation and VirtualBox, including Windows Server 2022, Windows 10/11, and Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Kali Linux).
  Set up a simulated corporate network and configured Windows Server as a domain controller, DHCP server, and router.
  
• SIEM Configuration and Management:Deployed and managed SIEM systems including Splunk, Wazuh, and Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
  
• Incident Response Simulation and Practice:Conducted incident detection, analysis, and response exercises, including phishing, ransomware, and data exfiltration scenarios.
  Utilized tools such as Velociraptor for endpoint monitoring, Volatility for memory forensics, and C2 frameworks for post-exploitation activities.
• Continuous Improvement and Learning:Regularly updated lab environment with new attack vectors and scenarios.
  Participated in Capture the Flag (CTF) events and stayed current with security trends through continuous learning and professional development.
  

• Certified Security+
• Masterschool Cybersecurity Training - August 2023-July 2024