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Gibson Richard

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Enthusiastic cybersecurity student pursuing a bachelor's degree and practical experience in red teaming, programming, and web development. Actively pursuing Certified Red Team Analyst (CRTA) certification to enhance offensive security skills. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and readiness to support cybersecurity initiatives.

Work History

Practical Trainee

Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Established fundamental Cyber Security operations and roles, including offensive and defensive strategies.
  • Conducted weekly practical penetration tests using platforms Hack The Box and Try Hack Me.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on penetration testing outcomes.
  • Troubleshot computer and network issues to enhance system functionality.

Education

Ordinary Diploma in Information Technology

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)
Tanzania
12-2022

Bachelor Degree in Cyber Security

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)
Tanzania

Skills

  • Fundamentals of penetration testing and vulnerability analysis
  • Documentation and report writing of penetration tests
  • Foundational understanding in networking technologies, the TCP/IP stack, network protocols, and IT infrastructures
  • Solid understanding of programming concepts and experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, JavaScript, and C/C
  • Worked with PFSense and Splunk
  • Knowledge of the Linux ecosystem, including the basics of the kernel and navigating the shell

Projects

  • Actively building and maintaining a cybersecurity homelab, simulating an Active Directory environment with monitoring tools set up
  • Working on my final year project on simulating a digital honeypot and laser trap security system

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of successful completion of the practical training, IAA, September 2024
  • Certificate of participation, MetaCTF, March 2025, April 2025

Affiliations

  • IAA Cybersecurity Club
  • UrchinSec community
  • Cyber-championships CTF, TCRA, 2024-25
  • Hack the Box, Try Hack Me
  • MetaCTF

Timeline

Practical Trainee

Institute of Accountancy Arusha
07.2024 - 09.2024

Ordinary Diploma in Information Technology

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)

Bachelor Degree in Cyber Security

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)

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