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IT Student specializing in Cybersecurity and Networking. Passionate about building secure digital infrastructures and exploring the depths of ethical hacking.

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BASTOLA

Cybersecurity Student

bastola@kali:~

Passionate About Cybersecurity

As an IT Student majoring in Cybersecurity and Networking, I'm deeply committed to understanding and defending against modern cyber threats. My journey involves continuous learning through hands-on labs, real-world projects, and practical experience.

Based in Kathmandu, Nepal, I focus on building practical skills in network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. I believe in learning by doing – constantly experimenting in my home lab environment.

Penetration Testing

Advanced security assessments

Digital Forensics

Evidence analysis & recovery

Malware Analysis

Threat identification & mitigation

Incident Response

Rapid threat containment

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive skill set for modern cybersecurity challenges

Network Fundamentals

TCP/IP, OSI Model, Subnetting, VLANs, Routing & Switching

85%

Network Security

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, traffic analysis

75%

Linux Administration

Ubuntu, Kali, Bash scripting, System admin

80%

Windows Server

Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP

70%

Ethical Hacking

Reconnaissance, exploitation techniques

72%

Web Security

OWASP Top 10, SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF

68%

Security Tools

Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit

78%

Python

Scripting, Automation, Security scripts

75%

Bash Scripting

Shell scripting, Automation, Custom tools

70%

Virtualization

VMware, VirtualBox, Docker, Home lab

80%

Cisco Networking

Routing, Switching, VLANs, OSPF

82%

CTF Skills

TryHackMe, HackTheBox, Web & Crypto

70%

Featured Work

Showcasing practical cybersecurity projects and tools

Completed

Home Lab Environment

Built a complete virtualized security lab with pfSense firewall, Active Directory, Kali Linux, and vulnerable machines for practicing penetration testing.

VMware pfSense Active Directory Kali Linux
Completed

Network Scanner Tool

Developed a Python-based network scanning tool that discovers live hosts, open ports, and running services with basic vulnerability checks.

Python Scapy Socket Nmap
Completed

Enterprise Network Design

Designed and simulated a complete enterprise network with VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP, DNS, and network security policies.

Packet Tracer VLANs OSPF ACLs
In Progress

Password Security Toolkit

Building a comprehensive password toolkit with strength checker, secure generator, hash cracker for CTFs, and password policy analyzer.

Python Hashlib Regex SQLite
Completed

SIEM Home Setup

Implemented a basic SIEM solution using Wazuh to monitor and analyze security events from my home lab with custom detection rules.

Wazuh ELK Stack Linux Log Analysis
Learning Project

Vulnerable Web App

Created a deliberately vulnerable web application for practicing web security testing, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

PHP MySQL HTML/CSS JavaScript

Professional Credentials

Industry-recognized certifications and achievements

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco

Security+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council

Google IT

Google IT Support Professional

Google

Linux+

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA

PCEP

Python Certified Entry Programmer

Python Institute

AWS CCP

Cloud Practitioner

Amazon

SQL

SQL Fundamentals

Oracle

Professional Journey

Career milestones and learning experiences

2023 - Present

IT Support Intern

Tech Solutions Ltd.

Providing technical support, troubleshooting network issues, and assisting with security implementations. Learning enterprise-level IT operations.

2022 - 2023

Data Entry Specialist

Business Services Inc.

Managed data entry operations with focus on accuracy and security. Implemented data validation processes and maintained database integrity.

2021 - Present

Home Lab / Self Learning

Personal Development

Building and maintaining personal security lab. Practicing penetration testing, malware analysis, and network security in isolated environment.

Let's Connect

Ready to collaborate on your next security project

Contact Information

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or just to say hello. I'm always open to discussing new projects and ideas.

Email

bastola@example.com

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone

+977 9800000000

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