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Derick Maina

@derickmaina

Cybersecurity Lab Analyst / Trainee at AFRICAHACKONACADEMY who audited Azure tenant assets and documented practical remediation paths.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an entry-level role protecting critical organizational assets, where I can apply my practical experience in security operations, threat analysis, and infrastructure auditing.

At AFRICAHACKONACADEMY, I performed offensive and defensive exercises across modules covering OSINT, web application security, reverse engineering, and command-and-control framework execution. I also analyzed system logs, traced malware behavior, and documented incident response steps.

In my Azure Cloud Security Audit & Architecture Assessment project, I used ScoutSuite authenticated via Azure CLI to detect cloud tenant misconfigurations. I then prepared security diagrams and a risk findings report with practical remediation paths.

My projects also include configuring Snort 3 with custom detection rules, reviewing Android APKs with JADX-GUI, and deploying an Active Directory Domain Services lab on Windows Server 2022. I’m seeking an entry-level role protecting organizational assets through security operations, threat analysis, and infrastructure auditing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Lab Analyst / Trainee

AfricaHackon Academy

May 2026 - Oct 2026 (5 months)

Performed offensive and defensive exercises across 8 specialized modules encompassing OSINT, web application security, reverse engineering, and command-and-control (C2) framework execution. Utilized digital forensics tools to analyze system logs, trace malware behavior, and document incident response steps.

OSINT Web Application Security Reverse Engineering C2 Frameworks Digital Forensics Log Analysis GRC FAIR Framework

Education

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AfricaHackon Academy

Cybersecurity Swara Course Certification, Cybersecurity

2026 - 2026

Mastered fundamentals and advanced techniques in security operations, threat identification, and defensive capabilities through intensive hands-on lab environments.