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Patrick Nakoul

@patricknakoul

Performance-driven Cybersecurity Professional with a focus on DFIR.

Australia
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth and skill development in cybersecurity.

I am a performance-driven Cybersecurity Professional with over 7 months of industry experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), Penetration Testing, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security and Behaviour, which laid a strong foundation for my technical skills. I am currently pursuing certifications in HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (CDSA) and HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) to further enhance my expertise.

During my internship at Gridware Cybersecurity, I gained practical experience in incident response, vulnerability assessment, and compliance standards. I successfully investigated various cyber incidents, applying forensic techniques to identify threats and propose containment strategies. My hands-on experience in penetration testing methodologies has equipped me with the skills to perform black-box testing and deliver comprehensive reports on security vulnerabilities.

I am passionate about continuous learning and seek a position that offers advancement opportunities in a professional cybersecurity environment. I am eager to contribute my skills in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment while supporting the development of new skill sets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AE

Cyber Security Placement

Australian Centre for Cyber Aid and Community Engagement

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)

Developed a custom packet sniffer tool for analysing network traffic and wrote GRC documentation, including risk assessments and control evaluations. Collaborated with teams on SOC analyst tasks such as log analysis, threat detection, and response planning.

PM

Electrical/Technician Assistant

PAN Electrical and Maintenance

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Coordinated daily preparation of parts, supplies, and tools to ensure job readiness and transported equipment and materials to work sites, improving workflow and organisation. Maintained clean, organised job sites to support efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Sydney University logoWU

Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour, Cyber Security and Behaviour

2021 - 2025

Completed a comprehensive Bachelor's degree focusing on cybersecurity and behavior. Gained a strong foundation in incident response, penetration testing, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). This program provided practical insights into threat actor behavior and early-stage incident handling.

TAFE North Sydney Institute logoTI

TAFE North Sydney Institute

Certificate III in Information Technology, Information Technology

2021 - 2022

Completed a Certificate III in Information Technology with a focus on cybersecurity. This program provided foundational knowledge in IT and cybersecurity principles. Developed skills in various IT aspects relevant to the cybersecurity field.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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