About Ashmin Aryal
Cybersecurity student at Victoria University with practical experience in cloud hardening, identity security, monitoring, and security lab work.
Ashmin Aryal
Cybersecurity Student at Victoria University
📍 Ashfield NSW, Australia | 📧 ashminaryal111@gmail.com | 📱 0424 885 009
I am currently in Year 2 of my Bachelor of Cyber Security program at Victoria University (August 2024 – June 2027). My focus is on advanced networking protocols, security architecture, threat analysis, system administration, and defensive security strategies.
I completed a cybersecurity analyst internship with AusBiz Consulting (via Employability Advantage) where I gained hands-on experience in cloud hardening across AWS and Azure, identity and access management, API security, real-time threat monitoring with CloudWatch, and vulnerability testing using GenAI tools.
My foundation includes TCP/IP networking, Windows Server and Active Directory basics, Linux system administration, firewall configuration, IDS/IPS awareness, vulnerability scanning, and security best practices. I'm actively seeking entry-level IT support or cybersecurity internship roles where I can apply technical skills and develop hands-on experience in professional environments.
Learning Path & Certifications
Current study, training, and completion details that support my cybersecurity career goals.
Currently Enrolled (Year 2) | August 2024 – June 2027 (Expected)
Focus: Advanced networking protocols, security architecture, threat analysis, system administration, and defensive security strategies.
Employability Advantage 10-week intensive program. Covered cloud hardening, identity security, API protection, real-time monitoring, and threat intelligence.
10-week engagement with cloud hardening, IAM configuration, API security, CloudWatch monitoring, and vulnerability assessment using GenAI tools.
Cyber-hardened digital twin with identity management, authentication, access control, API security, and simulated attack/defense scenarios.
Firewall configuration, IDS/IPS testing, network segmentation, vulnerability assessment, and malware analysis in controlled environments.
Completed at British Grammar School, Nepal. Foundation in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science fundamentals.
Skills & Specializations
Practical skills I am building through my degree, internship, labs, and portfolio projects.
Security Tools & Fundamentals
- SIEM awareness and log monitoring
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Network traffic monitoring and analysis
- Secure system configuration and best practices
- Basic scripting for automation and analysis
Identity & Access Security
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Access control principles and authentication workflows
- API security basics and mutual TLS awareness
- Identity-aware cloud services and secure sign-in flows
- Understanding authorization and role-based access
Systems & Networking
- Windows Server basics and Active Directory fundamentals
- Linux/Ubuntu usage and basic virtualization
- TCP/IP, DNS, and LAN/WAN concepts
- VM setup and system administration basics
- Threat awareness and defensive security mindset
Experience So Far
How I'm building my cyber security skills through study, industry experience, labs, and projects.
Bachelor of Cyber Security
University Studies
Building core knowledge in networking protocols, security architecture, threat analysis, system administration, and defensive security strategies.
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern – AusBiz Consulting
Industry Experience
Completed a 10-week intensive cybersecurity analyst internship with exposure to cloud hardening, identity security, API protection, monitoring, and threat intelligence analysis.
Labs, Assignments & Security Tools
Practical Exercises
Gaining experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and basic scripting and network analysis to understand how attacks and anomalies appear in real data and logs.
Self-Study & Personal Projects
Portfolio & AI Security
Using this digital portfolio, the Digital Twin III project, and security-focused learning to practice secure web development, identity protection, monitoring, and applied cybersecurity concepts.