My name is Collins Kimutai (Yrncollo), as a cybersecurity researcher, I work to find and fix vulnerabilities so that people and businesses are protected from cyberattacks.

Skills

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experienced in programming languages like Python and Bash.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP protocols and networking fundamentals.
• Experienced with penetration testing techniques and tools, such as Burp Suite, Metasploit and nmap.

  Experience

VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP

SILENSEC AFRICA – (Nov 2021 - March 2022)

• Learned how to use various tools in Kali Linux.
• Acquired skills in privilege escalation techniques for accessing restricted systems.
• Practiced identifying and exploiting command injection vulnerabilities.
• Gained expertise in conducting SSH brute force attacks to test security resilience.

INTERNSHIP

MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE – (Sept 2021 - Dec 2021)

• Learnt how to install Windows operating systems.
• Contributed to the creation of websites.
• Acquired skills in crimping cables.
• Developed expertise in troubleshooting computers and printers.

Education

Diploma in Information Technology
Sept 2022 - Present
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute

Certificate in Information Technology
Sept 2020 - July 2022
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute

CERTIFICATIONS

101 Reverse Engineering Public Version
Jan 5, 2023
Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE)

MITRE ATTACK Fundamentals
Oct 20, 2022
Cyber Ranges

Achievements

Competitions

• Participated in several Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, solving challenges and honing practical skills.

Penetration testing

• Conducted penetration testing for small businesses and personal projects, identifying critical vulnerabilities and providing detailed reports on recommended remediation steps.

Online courses

• Completed several online cybersecurity courses and training programs, gaining knowledge and skills in offensive security techniques and tools.

Write-ups

• Published several writeups on various cybersecurity topics, including web application penetration testing, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation.

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