Aspiring Cyber Security Analyst

Obsessed with learning all things IT

Hi there! My name is Khang Nguyen and I am passionate about expanding my skills in IT and cybersecurity. My journey started in IT support, and I have since expanded my focus to mastering cybersecurity fundamentals. Explore my projects to see my skills and read write-ups on what I have learned. Thank you for visiting!

What I’m working on

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Scripting and Automation for Threat Mitigation
Cyber Security

This project will focus on basic scripting and automation skills to detect and stop any threats.

Projects

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Phishing Analysis
Cyber Security

This is a write up of THM's Phishing modules specifically, "The Greenholt Phish" and "Snapped Phish-ing Line", which will be split up into Scenario 1 and 2 respectively. The purpose of this write up is to show learned skills to probe malicious emails and URLs. It is important to analyze...

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Network Traffic Monitoring and Attack Detection

Used Wireshark to analyze traffic and detect suspicious activities, such as Nmap scans and cleartext protocols.

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Incident Handling with Splunk
Cyber Security

Mapped attackers’ activities into all 7 of the Cyber Kill Chain Phases using Splunk as the SIEM solution with ingested logs from the provided web server / firewall / Suricata / Sysmon. Working with Splunk in this project showed me how incident response workflows operate, from detecting anomalies to investigating...

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SIEM Implementation and Log Analysis
Cyber Security

This is a homelab project to showcase Active Directory, attacks and logging with Splunk.

Experience

Systems Analyst
DB Schenker,
Wichita, KS | October, 2023 - January, 2025

  • Managed user accounts and access rights for enterprise applications, including Active Directory and Office 365.
  • Troubleshooted a wide range of devices, including PCs, laptops, Apple and Samsung phones, as well as printers
  • Built positive working relationships with users by providing timely, empathetic support and translating technical details into user-friendly language.
  • Manage infrastructure support, performing quality control checks to ensure reliability and security.
  • Known for clear communication when training users on system capabilities and troubleshooting techniques, resulting in increased user satisfaction and operation efficiency

Network Connectivity Support Technician
Digital Office Systems,
Wichita, KS | September, 2022 - October, 2023

  • Efficiently managed an IT ticketing system to track, prioritize, and resolve issues.
  • Provided remote desktop and phone support to diagnose and resolve technical issues/questions.
  • Collaborated effectively with other IT professionals, utilizing feedback and knowledge-sharing to resolve incidents.
  • Delivered personalized training and technical support to non-technical users, instructing them common troubleshooting techniques that reduced repeated support calls

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

AS Degree & Cyber Security Certificate
Butler Community College August, 2019 - May, 2021

Studies included the understanding of IT fundamentals and provided a hands-on experience.  Classes focused on hands-on training that teaches skills and techniques employers are seeking. Coursework prepared students to achieve certifications from CompTIA, including A+, Network+, and Security+.