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Jonathan Philip

@jonathanphilip

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Cybersecurity professional and digital forensics practitioner focused on threat mitigation.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on cybersecurity role focused on digital forensics, incident response, and vulnerability mitigation within a collaborative, learning-focused organization.

I am a cybersecurity enthusiast and aspiring digital forensics expert with over five years of hands-on experience protecting information systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and delivering IT support.

I have implemented security policies, responded to incidents, and supported day-to-day troubleshooting while developing access control and risk assessment processes in operational environments.

I am currently pursuing an MSc in Information Security & Digital Forensics and have completed focused certifications and projects including antivirus development, malware analysis, and cyber awareness campaigns.

I bring practical lab experience, internship work supporting forensic investigations, and a commitment to advancing cyber resilience through continuous learning and evidence-based solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Digital Forensics Intern

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Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Supporting forensic investigations and cybercrime analysis by recovering and analysing digital evidence using professional tools and established protocols.

Digital Forensics Malware Analysis Evidence Handling data recovery Incident Response Cybercrime Linux Windows

IT Support & Cybersecurity Associate

Pizza Booth

Mar 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 10 months)

Implemented cybersecurity best practices, conducted risk assessments, and developed access control policies while responding to IT incidents and supporting day-to-day troubleshooting across the organisation.

Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment Access Control IT Support Windows Linux Python

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of East London

Master of Science, Information Security & Digital Forensics

2024 -

Pursuing an MSc in Information Security & Digital Forensics with coursework and practical labs focused on incident response and forensic analysis.

ISBAT University

Bachelor of Science, Networking & Cybersecurity

Grade: CGPA: 4.18

Activities and societies: Anti-Virus Development project (May 2023–Aug 2023); Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Networking & Cybersecurity with a minor in Forensics, covering network security, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessment.