Natasha Kouamen

During Summer of 2024, I completed the Cisco Skills for All 'Introduction to Cyber Security' Course at Cisco Networking Academy This was a 6 hour course where I learnt introductory knowledge of cybersecurity including the impacts of threats and why cybersecurity is a growing profession After completing the course I was given an exam which I completed with an 80% pass rate

With this new achievement, I acquired various skills and badges such as:

- Threat Analysis - Can recognise the evolving cyber threat landscape, including different characteristics of cyberattacks, malware and cryptocurrency

- System Safe Guards - Understand how to protect data and information systems using authentication, encryption and backup

- Network Defence - Understand the various security measures needed to protect networks - from infrastructure to devices to data

- Resource Specialist - Is familiar with legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity and can recognise opportunities in the career pathways, credentials and work roles

During my journey of studying and trying to pursue a career in IT, I have also accumulated soft skills that will be beneficial for me once I pursue a career in cybersecurity

- Can communicate effectively and eloquently with my peers and can deliver presentations about my projects with confidence and pride

- Take pride in how I dress and how I present myself to others especially in offices and formal environments I enjoy dressing in business wear and understand the importance of dress codes

- A team player as well as a leader Can lead groups to success with my strong, success driven personality but I also know how to be a team player and how to play my part in group roles

- A self starter and self motivator My main source of motivation and I can keep myself motivated and disciplined during times of stress I can start and complete work independently for my own personal goals