Aidana Sadykova
@aidanasadykova
Cybersecurity lab assistant at SDU University monitoring security events with FortiSIEM and Splunk.
KazakhstanWhat I'm looking for
At SDU University, I work hands-on with Fortinet security solutions in lab environments. I use FortiSIEM and Splunk to monitor logs, analyze simulated security incidents, and run threat detection exercises.
Through CTF competitions, I’ve solved challenges in cryptography, web security, and digital forensics. I’m also completing guided TryHackMe learning paths and supporting cybersecurity workshops and training sessions through CYCNET.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fortinet Lab Assistant
SDU University
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Work hands-on with Fortinet enterprise security solutions in lab environments. Use FortiSIEM and Splunk to monitor logs, analyze simulated security incidents, and run threat detection exercises.
Information Track Assistant
CYCNET
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Support the cybersecurity track by participating in workshops and training sessions on security practices, network defense, and threat analysis. Share knowledge with community members through learning initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SDU University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
Pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science with an expected graduation in 2027.
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Security
Certified in CompTIA Security+.
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto SecOps Fundamentals, Security Operations
Certified in Palo Alto SecOps Fundamentals.
Splunk
Splunk Core Certified Power User, Security Operations
Certified as Splunk Core Certified Power User.
Fortinet
NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.6 Administrator, Network Security
Certified as Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.6 Administrator.
Fortinet
NSE 5 – FortiAnalyzer 7.6 Analyst, Network Security
Certified as Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiAnalyzer 7.6 Analyst.
Red Hat
RH104 Linux Fundamentals, Linux Fundamentals
Completed Red Hat RH104 Linux Fundamentals.
AWS Academy
AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, Cloud Developing, Cloud
Completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations and Cloud Developing.
TryHackMe
TryHackMe Learning Paths, Cybersecurity
Completed TryHackMe Learning Paths.
Freedom Cybersecurity Course
Freedom Cybersecurity Course, Cybersecurity
Completed Freedom Cybersecurity Course.
Tech stack
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