I completed the Penetration Tester path at HackTheBox Academy, a highly practical and hands-on training program designed to build and assess penetration testing skills. The course covered a wide range of cybersecurity topics, including:

• Penetration Testing Methodologies: Learned and applied structured approaches to conducting penetration tests, including information gathering, reconnaissance, and attack strategies.
• Targeted Attacks on Windows and Linux Systems: Gained experience in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in both Windows and Linux environments, with a strong focus on real-world scenarios.
• Active Directory Penetration Testing: Acquired skills in testing and exploiting Active Directory environments, focusing on common vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Web Application Security: Conducted in-depth penetration tests on web applications, identifying security flaws and demonstrating their potential impact.
• Vulnerability Chaining and Exploitation: Practiced chaining multiple vulnerabilities to achieve maximum impact, mimicking real-world attack strategies.
• Pivoting and Lateral Movement: Developed techniques for moving laterally within compromised networks, essential for comprehensive penetration testing.
• Post-Exploitation and Privilege Escalation: Focused on post-exploitation activities, including privilege escalation on both Windows and Linux systems.
• Reporting and Risk Communication: Created commercial-grade penetration testing reports, emphasizing clear communication of findings and actionable remediation strategies.

Throughout the course, my skills were continuously evaluated through practical, hands-on assessments, ensuring a deep understanding of each topic before progressing. The training culminated in a final assessment, where I successfully conducted black-box penetration tests on a simulated real-world Active Directory network.

This rigorous training provided me with a solid foundation in penetration testing, preparing me to identify and exploit vulnerabilities effectively, as well as communicate findings professionally to stakeholders.

I completed my high school education with a focus on Computer Science. The program provided comprehensive training in various areas of IT, including:

• Programming: Gained solid foundations in programming languages such as C++ and C#, developing software applications and solving complex problems.
• Networking: Studied network design and management using Cisco's Packet Tracer, learning how to configure and troubleshoot networks.
• Database Management: Learned the basics of SQL, including database creation, management, and query writing to handle data efficiently.