Setting up a dedicated malware analysis and reverse engineering lab within a Proxmox virtualized environment. The lab will be isolated from the rest of the network and configured with forensic and debugging tools to safely analyze malware samples.

Skills Demonstrated

• Virtualized malware sandboxing
• Reverse engineering techniques
• Threat analysis and behavioral detection
• Secure networking and isolation

Technologies Used

• Proxmox VE
• Windows 10/11 VM (for malware execution)
• REMnux (for malware analysis)
• Ghidra, IDA Pro, x64dbg (reverse engineering)
• Sysmon, Wireshark, Procmon (behavioral monitoring)
• Cuckoo Sandbox (automated malware analysis)

Building an Active Directory (AD) lab within Proxmox to simulate a real-world enterprise network for penetration testing, attack simulation, and red team exercises. The lab will feature a Windows Server AD environment, vulnerable user accounts, and security misconfigurations for practice.

Skills Demonstrated

• Active Directory security assessment
• Privilege escalation and lateral movement
• Penetration testing techniques
• Network segmentation and security hardening

Technologies Used

• Proxmox VE
• Windows Server 2022 (Active Directory Domain Controller)
• Windows 10/11 VMs (User Workstations)
• Parrott Linux (Attacker Machine)
• BloodHound & Sharphound (Privilege escalation mapping)
• Mimikatz, CrackMapExec, Responder, and other AD attack tools

Building a simulated Managed Service Provider (MSP) stack hosted on Linode to replicate real-world IT operations and service delivery. The project integrates monitoring, remote management, and help desk tools into a unified environment for testing workflows and incident response.

Skills Demonstrated

• Cloud-based system deployment
• Remote monitoring and management (RMM)
• Security information and event management (SIEM)
• Help desk automation and workflows

Technologies Used

• Linode Cloud Infrastructure
• Tactical RMM (remote management)
• Wazuh (SIEM)
• UVDesk (ticketing system)
• Ubuntu Server

Developing a comprehensive technical wiki to document IT projects, security labs, and system configurations. The wiki serves as a centralized knowledge base for troubleshooting, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Skills Demonstrated

• Technical writing and documentation
• Knowledge management
• Process standardization
• Collaborative IT learning resources

Technologies Used

• Wiki.js
• Markdown (documentation format)
• GitHub (version control and project sharing)
• Proxmox and Linode (lab references)

Developed and maintain a personal portfolio website showcasing certifications, projects, and skills in IT and cybersecurity. The site highlights key areas such as system administration, security monitoring, and network management.

Skills Demonstrated

• Web development
• Site managment
• Content Creation
• Personal Branding

Technologies Used

• HTML, CSS
• Apache
• Cloudflare

KPIs:

• Increased visibility to recruiters via site visits
• Average page load time under 2 seconds
• Mobile responsiveness across multiple devices

Designed and implemented a home lab utilizing Proxmox for virtualization, TrueNAS for storage, and pfSense for network security. Integrated multiple systems such as Ubuntu Server, Plex, and Wazuh for monitoring and security operations.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Virtualization
• System administration
• Network security
• Storage management

Technologies Used:

• Proxmox
• TrueNas
• pfSense
• Ubuntu Server

KPIs:

• 99% uptime across lab services
• Efficient resource utilization (CPU, RAM, Storage)
• Secured internal services with VLSM segmentation

Configured Nextcloud with SSL using Cloudflare and pfSense, ensuring secure remote access and data storage. My domain is used as a wildcard to host Nextcloud and future services like Nightscout and Dashy.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Web server management
• SSL/TLS configuration
• Reverse proxy setup.
• Cloudflare security

Technologies Used:

• Nextcloud
• Apache
• Cloudflare
• pfSense

KPIs:

• Secured all communications with HTTPS encryption
• Successfully handled multiple remote access users

Deployed Wazuh for real-time security event monitoring and alerting, integrated with Snort for network intrusion detection.

Skills Demonstrated:

• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
• Event correlation and alerting
• System integration

Technologies Used:

• Wazuh
• Snort

KPIs:

• Increased Threat detection and visability

Configured Snort IDS/IPS and pfBlockerNG on pfSense to detect and block malicious traffic, applying firewall rules and custom blocklists.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Network security
• IDS/IPS management
• Firewall rule configuration

Technologies Used:

• Snort
• pfBlockerNG
• pfSense

KPIs:

• Improved network performance while maintaining security

Managed SSL certificates for multiple domains, ensuring encrypted connections for web services like dylanbarrett.work

Skills Demonstrated:

• SSL/TLS encryption
• Web security
• DNS configuration

Technologies Used:

• Cloudflare
• Apache
• HaProxy

KPIs:

• Ensured 100% of web traffic is encrypted

Administered a Plex server for secure media streaming within the home network, optimizing system performance and security.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Media server management
• System optimization
• Security hardening

Technologies Used:

• Plex Media Server
• Ubuntu Server

KPIs:

• Reduced buffering by optimizing transcoding settings
• Maintained 24/7 uptime for streaming services

Integrated an older Exacision CCTV system into the home network, ensuring secure monitoring and accessibility.

Skills Demonstrated:

• CCTV system setup
• Network configuration
• System security

Technologies Used:

• Exacision CCTV
• pfSense
• TightVNC

KPIs:

• Achieved secure local access without internet exposure
• Ensured 24/7 uptime for security camera feeds
• Secured internal services with VLSM segmentation

Installed and configured Loop on a family member's iPhone, integrating with Nightscout for real-time health monitoring.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Health monitoring system configuration
• iOS app setup
• Secure data integration

Technologies Used:

• Loop App
• Nightscout
• Heroku
• Mongo DB

KPIs:

• Achieved 99.999% uptime for Nightscout monitoring
• Ensured data accuracy for real-time health insights

Participated in the National Cyber League (NCL) competition, scoring in the 83rd percentile in cybersecurity challenges.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Penetration testing
• Cryptography
• Network defense

Technologies Used:

• Kali Linux
• Wireshark
• JohntheRipper
• EtterCap

KPIs:

• Scored in the top 20% nationally

Serving as Treasurer for the condo board, managing financial reports, budgeting, and expense tracking for the association.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Leadership

Technologies Used:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Zoom
• Microsoft 365
• Quickbooks

KPIs:

• Ensured 100% financial transparency for board members
• Maintained an accurate budget forecast with 0 discrepancies
• Improved Owner information Parsing with Access Database