KPKatrina Phores
@katrinaphores
Cybersecurity and forensic engineer focused on securing IT infrastructures and operations.
CameroonWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated Cybersecurity and IT Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in systems support, network configuration (including BGP), IT asset management (GLPI), and security implementation across Windows and Linux environments.
I have completed multiple internships where I implemented authentication mechanisms, configured BGP, and deployed and migrated GLPI with Active Directory integration, contributing to improved security and operational efficiency.
I hold an engineering degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, earned NSE1 and NSE2 certifications, and I combine technical skills (Wireshark, Nmap, Kali Linux, Python, VMware) with strong problem-solving, documentation, and teamwork to reduce incidents and strengthen IT defenses.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Intern
Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale
Mar 2025 - Jul 2025 (4 months)
Deployed, configured and optimized the GLPI ITSM platform, assisted with asset migration and helpdesk operations to improve IT process efficiency and security.
IAIT Intern
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)
Configured Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and performed network security tasks to strengthen infrastructure resilience and practical networking skills.
IAIT Intern
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
Conducted cybersecurity and network configuration internships focused on authentication mechanisms and BGP, gaining hands-on experience strengthening system and network security.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé (ENSPY)
Engineering Degree, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
2024 - 2025
Engineering degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics; thesis on securing IT service management and migrating GLPI 9 to GLPI 10 with Active Directory integration.
National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé (ENSPY)
Research Program, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
2023 - 2024
Activities and societies: Conducted reconnaissance and network scanning, earned NSE1 and NSE2 certifications, developed security policies and vulnerability analyses.
Research project in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics focused on analysis and mitigation of buffer overflow vulnerabilities on Windows systems.
National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé (ENSPY)
Advanced Courses, Cybersecurity
2021 - 2023
Advanced cybersecurity courses and practical labs covering systems, networks, and security practices.
UIUniversity of Yaoundé I
Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Science
2019 - 2020
Introductory coursework in Computer Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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