SADEQ MOHAMMED

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certified entry-level cybersecurity candidate with customer-facing platform support experience across online ordering, university, and business systems. Completed hands-on security labs covering log review, network discovery, suspicious connection investigation, incident documentation, vulnerability review, and Active Directory account support. Brings practical experience investigating system and access issues, documenting clear findings, supporting users, and escalating unresolved cases with the right context. Self-taught and motivated by evolving technology, with a strong drive to keep learning, overcome roadblocks, and make a meaningful impact through practical problem-solving.

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Certified 03 May 2026 | Expires 03 March 2029

Suspicious Network Listener Investigation:

Investigated a suspicious TCP 4444 listener on a Kali Linux lab device using ss, netstat, and ps aux to review listening ports, active connections, process IDs, and linked services.

Traced the listener to Netcat and documented evidence, impact, severity, containment, remediation, and escalation notes.

Log Analysis and Web Attack Recognition Lab:

Reviewed sample web logs to separate normal requests from possible attack patterns.

Identified XSS and SQL injection indicators including script tags, JavaScript payloads, UNION, OR 1=1, and abnormal query behaviour.

Network Discovery and Service Exposure Lab:

Used Nmap in a local lab environment to identify open ports, running services, and possible exposure points.

Used ping, tracert, nslookup, and netstat to troubleshoot connectivity and document findings for escalation.

Vulnerability Review and Risk Prioritisation Lab:

Reviewed sample vulnerability findings using Nmap scan results, service checks, and basic system review.

Assessed severity, affected assets, impact, and likelihood, then documented remediation and escalation steps.

Active Directory Helpdesk Lab

Built a Windows Server 2016 Active Directory lab with Windows client machines in a local virtual environment.

Practised user creation, group membership, password resets, account unlocks, and permission-based access troubleshooting.