Asyiq Nuruddin Noor Azhar

LinkedIn: asyiq-nuruddin | GitHub: asyiq-github | Email: [email protected]


Summary

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, passionate about IT security and risk management. Experienced in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and cybersecurity controls, with a keen interest in ethical hacking and digital forensics. Actively developing skills through hands-on projects and certifications to address evolving cybersecurity challenges.


Education

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics | April 2023 - Present

  • Achievement: Director’s List April Semester AY2023/2024
  • Relevant Coursework: Cyber Operations & Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Ethical Hacking

Institute of Technical Education

Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development | April 2020 – Jan 2023

  • Achievements: Edusave Merit Bursary & Certificate of Academic Achievement
  • Relevant Coursework: Programming, Databases, Front-end Web Development

Work Experience

Aspire NXT

Junior Application Support Engineer (Intern) | Oct 2022 – Dec 2022

  • Engineered software solutions using OutSystems, optimizing PostgreSQL databases on AWS.
  • Increased data retrieval speed by 30%, contributing to enhanced application performance.

Food Packer (Part-time)

Jan 2023 – April 2023

  • Managed tasks in a high-paced environment, improving efficiency by 15% during peak hours.

Projects

Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment | Jul 2024

  • Conducted penetration testing on a public bug bounty platform and identified critical vulnerabilities.
  • Utilized Kali Linux and Burp Suite, simulating real-world attack scenarios to strengthen IT security.

Ethical Hacking Simulation | Jul 2024

  • Exploited vulnerabilities in Ubuntu and Windows Server, utilizing tools like Sliver and Kali Linux for pivoting and exploitation.
  • Performed remote code execution attacks and mitigated potential risks.

Cybersecurity Controls Evaluation | Feb 2024

  • Assessed security controls across Windows and Linux servers, implementing additional firewall rules and protocols.
  • Enhanced system resilience by 40% through effective security measures.

Skills

Core Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML & CSS
  • Security Tools: Kali Linux, nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, EnCase, Wapiti
  • Cybersecurity Skills: Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis, Web App Pen Testing, Digital Forensics
  • Cloud & Networking: AWS Cloud, Palo Alto Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Windows Server Security

Transferable Skills

  • Critical Thinking | Time Management | Teamwork & Collaboration | Strategic Planning

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Issued: Dec 2024 | Expires: Dec 2027
  • Linux Unhatched | Cisco (Oct 2024)
  • AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner | Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 2024)
  • Using Generative AI to Secure the Network | LinkedIn Learning (Jul 2024)

References

Khoo Jia Xiang | Cybersecurity Student
Phone: On Request | Email: [email protected]


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