Hi, I'm Nahom Yifru

Cybersecurity & IT Professional

Passionate about securing systems and building resilient infrastructure. Currently pursuing B.S. in Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Information Assurance at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

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Nahom Yifru

Building Secure Systems, One Project at a Time

I'm a cybersecurity enthusiast with hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, network security, and IT support. My approach combines practical security implementation with continuous learning and documentation.

3.8

GPA in Cybersecurity AAS

3+

Years IT Experience

Multiple

Certifications Earned

Featured Projects

AD Lab

Active Directory Hardening Lab

Configured GPOs for password policies, account lockout, and audit logging. Documented baseline and change control procedures to reduce misconfiguration risk.

Active Directory Windows Server GPO
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Network Security

Network Device Secure Baseline

Hardened lab router/switch setup by disabling legacy services, enforcing SSH, and configuring role-based access controls for improved security posture.

Cisco IOS SSH ACLs
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Forensics

Steganography Analysis

Explored data hiding and extraction techniques using OpenPuff and Xiao Steganography to understand forensic investigation methods.

OpenPuff Forensics Kali Linux
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Technical Skills

Security & Networking

  • Cisco Routers & Switches
  • Check Point Security
  • Network Segmentation
  • SSH & DNS Management

Systems Administration

  • Windows Server 2016
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy (GPO)
  • Backup & DR

Forensics & Tools

  • Kali Linux
  • OpenPuff
  • Xiao Steganography
  • PuTTY & RStudio

Programming

  • Python
  • Java & C++
  • HTML/CSS
  • Oracle SQL

Let's Work Together

I'm actively seeking internships and entry-level roles in SOC analysis, incident response, and security engineering. Let's connect!

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