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Zeba Ali

Dundee

Summary

A dedicated Cyber Security student currently pursuing an HND in Cyber Security, with a background in nursery nursing and multilingual skills. Proficient in security tools and techniques such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Passionate about protecting digital environments and developing further in the cyber security field. Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and English.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery Nurse

Tamba Day Nursery
Chadwell Heath
  • Provided high-quality care and education to children, ensuring their developmental needs were met in a safe, nurturing environment.

Nursery Nurse

Little Green Man Nursery
London
  • Assisted in daily operations, managing the care of infants and toddlers and supporting their early learning.

Education

HND Cyber Security, network security, digital forensics, cloud security - Cyber Security

Dundee And Angus College
Dundee
01.2024 - Current

HNC Cyber Security, System Administration, Encryption Techniques, Penetration Testing -

Dundee And Angus College
Dundee
01.2023 - 01.2024

Cyber Security Certificate, network security, ethical hacking, cybersecurity principles -

Dundee And Angus College
Dundee
01.2022 - 01.2023

Apprenticeship in Nursery Nursing - Early Years Practitioner

Training Trust
London
09.2017

Skills

  • Cyber Security: Penetration testing, risk assessments, vulnerability management, threat analysis
  • Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, network configuration, IPSec
  • Ethical Hacking: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, Kali Linux
  • Programming: Python, Bash scripting
  • System Administration: Windows Server 2022, Linux, Active Directory
  • Cybersecurity Tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap
  • Languages: Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and English

Certification

Introduction to Cyber Security – Cisco Networking Academy

Languages

Urdu (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
English (Fluent)

Projects

Projects

Penetration Testing Simulation

  • Conducted a penetration test for a mock business network, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
  • Produced a detailed report outlining security weaknesses and proposed remediation measures.

Firewall Configuration and Security Monitoring

  • Implemented and configured a firewall for a small business network, monitoring traffic and preventing intrusions.

Vulnerability Assessment of Web Application

  • Performed a vulnerability assessment on a mock e-commerce website, identifying weaknesses such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
  • Suggested improvements to enhance security and implemented them in a sandbox environment.

Digital Forensics Project

  • Conducted a forensic analysis of a compromised system using tools like Autopsy and FTK Imager.
  • Presented a comprehensive report outlining the steps taken to recover and analyse data, simulating a real-world cybersecurity incident response.

Timeline

HND Cyber Security, network security, digital forensics, cloud security - Cyber Security

Dundee And Angus College
01.2024 - Current

HNC Cyber Security, System Administration, Encryption Techniques, Penetration Testing -

Dundee And Angus College
01.2023 - 01.2024

Cyber Security Certificate, network security, ethical hacking, cybersecurity principles -

Dundee And Angus College
01.2022 - 01.2023

Nursery Nurse

Tamba Day Nursery

Nursery Nurse

Little Green Man Nursery

Apprenticeship in Nursery Nursing - Early Years Practitioner

Training Trust
Zeba Ali