Projects

Is Amazon’s Alexa Listening? Client Operating Systems course, Fall 2020

●        Raspberry Pi 4 used to clone Amazon’s Alexa. Recorded traffic with Wireshark, established connection.

RSA Algorithm Basics, Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography Fundamentals, Spring 2021

●        Overview of the basics of the mathematical process of the RSA Algorithm, fundamentals of Quantum Computing; Bit and Qubit, Qubit Processes, Entanglement, Bit Spin and The Superposition Principle. 

●        Along with Quantum Cryptography including Quantum Key Distribution and threat actor perspectives.

Center for Cybersecurity and Technology (CCT) 2022-2023:

• Here is where I got of my hands on experience outside of class.

• The layout of the CCT closely resembles a security operations center, we are in a DMZ separate from the schools. We have 3 different networks (red, purple, and blue)

• This is where we would mess around and experiment with different technologies.

• For example, I restored an old computer and put security onion on it.

• Configured and installed pfSense with Snort plugin.

• Configure Dell Switch 6224

  • Basic configuration such as enabling ssh, setting IPv4 address, etc. 

  • Started an HTTP server used to configure Switch with GUI.

  • Vlan configuration

• Dell PC 6225 Port Mirroring Configuration to sepecfic port and connected to probing port. 

  • Analyzed traffic internally using Wireshrak to test connections.  

• From here I wanted to install snort the Network intrusion detection system.

• Along with messing around with install some plugins on pfsense such as snort on a separate network.

Penetration Testing and Exploitation Lab: A Study of Vulnerability Assessment and Remote Access, 2023:

Virtual Machine Setup:

• Created a Metasploitable virtual machine (VM) for the purpose of simulating a vulnerable target system.

• Configured a Kali Linux VM, a widely-used penetration testing and ethical hacking distribution, to serve as the attacker system.

Network Scanning:

• Employed the Kali Linux machine to perform network reconnaissance.

• Utilized the Nmap network scanning tool to scan the local network and identify the IP address associated with the Metasploitable VM.

Exploitation and Post-Exploitation:

• Leveraged the Metasploit Framework, specifically Msfconsole, to identify and exploit vulnerabilities on the Metasploitable VM.

• Explored various Metasploit modules and payloads to compromise the target system.

• Successfully executed these exploits, leading to remote access and control over the Metasploitable machine.