Cybersecurity Research Portfolio

Ashmin Aryal

Cybersecurity student at Victoria University with foundational knowledge in information security, network security, and system security principles. Currently seeking entry-level IT support or cybersecurity internship opportunities.

📍 Ashfield NSW, Australia | 📧 ashminaryal111@gmail.com | 📱 0424 885 009

Focus: cybersecurity operations, IT support, and SOC fundamentals

Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Vercel, Supabase

SnapshotAvailable for internships

Security Tools

SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, network monitoring.

Identity & Access

MFA, API security, access control, IAM, mTLS.

Systems & Networking

Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, TCP/IP, DNS, LAN/WAN, virtualization.

CloudWatch & Monitoring

Real-time monitoring, alerts, dashboards, threat visibility, incident response.

Skills

Practice Projects & Learning Areas

A snapshot of the areas I'm building through university assignments, labs, internship work, and self-practice as I grow toward an entry-level cybersecurity role.

Security Tools & Fundamentals

SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessment, and network traffic monitoring.

Understanding how common attacks are carried out
Basic scripting for automation, analysis, and reporting
Network traffic inspection and packet analysis
Hands-on lab work based on real-world scenarios

Identity & Access Security

MFA, IAM, access control, API security basics, and authentication workflows.

Working with SIEM tools for log collection and alerting
Configuring and testing firewalls and access rules
Experimenting with IDS/IPS in lab environments
Connecting theory from class to practical tool use

Projects & Continuous Learning

Using this digital portfolio to turn what I learn into a clear, professional, and shareable record of progress.

Building a secure Next.js app with practical security sections
Documenting the Digital Twin III project and lab exercises
Tracking my growth as an aspiring cybersecurity analyst
Preparing for internships and entry-level roles

Journey

Early in My Cyber Security Journey

I'm in the early stages of my career, but I'm strongly motivated by threat analysis, defensive security, and the practical work of protecting systems. Each new lab, assignment, and project strengthens my goal of becoming a cybersecurity analyst.

Second-year Bachelor of Cyber Security student building core defensive security skills.
Hands-on labs using SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring workflows.
Self-practice with scripting and network analysis to identify attacks in logs and traffic.
Focused on threat detection, incident response, and defensive security fundamentals.
Actively seeking an internship or entry-level role to contribute and continue learning.