Martha-Waithaka
🛡️ Cybersecurity Portfolio
I am developing practical, hands-on skills to strengthen my understanding of enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and secure operations.
My focus is building strong technical foundations that support entry-level IT support and infrastructure roles, while maintaining a security-first mindset.
🎯 Current Focus Areas
- Active Directory & identity management
- Windows log investigation
- Network traffic analysis
- Secure system configuration
- Infrastructure troubleshooting
I document selected work in my Cybersecurity Learning Series:
👉 Cybersecurity Learning Series
🔐 Featured Projects
🖥️ Active Directory Infrastructure & Hardening Lab
Project Included:
- Domain controller setup
- User & group lifecycle management
- Group Policy configuration
- Password & lockout policy enforcement
- Delegation of helpdesk permissions
- PowerShell-based administration
Why It’s Essential: Demonstrates real-world IT support responsibilities such as account management, access control, login troubleshooting, and understanding enterprise identity systems.
📊 Windows Log Investigation & Account Activity Analysis
Project Included:
- Windows Event Log analysis
- Investigation of account creation activity
- PowerShell execution review
- SIEM alert interpretation
Why It’s Essential: Shows ability to troubleshoot system behavior, interpret logs, and investigate user or process-related issues — key skills in technical support roles.
🌐 Network Traffic Analysis & MITM Simulation
Project Included:
- Packet capture using Wireshark
- DNS, ARP, and TCP/IP analysis
- Identification of abnormal traffic patterns
- Traffic flow interpretation
Why It’s Essential: Strengthens networking fundamentals and supports diagnosing connectivity, DNS, and system communication issues in real IT environments.
🎓 Certifications
🔧 Tools & Technologies
- Windows Server & Active Directory
- PowerShell
- Splunk
- Wireshark
- Linux (CLI)
- Windows Command Line
These projects reflect ongoing hands-on practice as I continue strengthening my IT infrastructure and security foundations.