Catherine Jason

Catherine Jason

Cybersecurity Student • Networking • Digital Forensics • Security Operations

About Me

I’m Catherine Jason, a cybersecurity student pursuing an AAS in Cybersecurity with a 3.96 GPA and hands‑on experience across networking, Linux administration, Windows Server, digital forensics, scripting, and security operations. My work includes configuring Cisco Catalyst 2950, 2960 Plus, and 3560G switches; setting up Cisco 4331 routers; administering Ubuntu Server; and managing Active Directory environments. I’ve also carried out forensic investigations using tools like E3 Forensic Platform, FTK Imager, OSForensics, and ProDiscover.

I’ve gained practical cybersecurity experience with tools including Wireshark, Nmap, SNORT, Splunk, Nessus, Metasploit, Hashcat, Aircrack‑ng, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux, along with hands‑on work in encryption, access control, and Bash scripting. My training includes the BCR Cyber Series and CompTIA‑aligned A+, Network+, and Security+ labs, which strengthened my understanding of hardware, networking, and security fundamentals through both simulator environments and real classwork.

Outside of class, I enjoy building apps and websites in VS Code, experimenting with virtual machines, and learning through personal projects, cyber ranges, and platforms like TryHackMe. I’m driven by curiosity, problem‑solving, and continuous learning, and I’m preparing for roles in security operations, network defense, and digital forensics.

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Skills

Networking

  • Cisco Catalyst 2950, 2960 Plus, 3560G
  • Cisco 4331 ISR
  • VLANs, Routing, ACLs, NAT, DHCP
  • Wireshark, Nmap, SNORT

Linux & Windows

  • Ubuntu Server & Desktop
  • Active Directory & Group Policy
  • Permissions & Access Control
  • Bash Scripting

Cybersecurity

  • Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite
  • Hashcat, Aircrack‑ng
  • Splunk, SIEM Analysis
  • Incident Response

Digital Forensics

  • E3 Forensic Platform
  • FTK Imager, OSForensics
  • Data Carving & Registry Analysis
  • Chain of Custody

Projects & Labs

Network Infrastructure Build

  • Configured Cisco Catalyst 2950, 2960 Plus, and 3560G switches
  • Deployed Cisco 4331 ISR router with routing, NAT, and DHCP
  • Implemented VLAN segmentation and inter‑VLAN routing
  • Performed packet analysis using Wireshark and SNORT
Cisco VLANs Routing Wireshark SNORT

Linux & Windows Administration

  • Managed Ubuntu Server and Desktop environments
  • Configured Active Directory, Group Policy, and user permissions
  • Performed system hardening and access control configuration
  • Automated tasks using Bash scripting
Ubuntu Active Directory GPO Bash Hardening

Digital Forensics Investigation

  • Conducted forensic imaging using FTK Imager and OSForensics
  • Analyzed registry artifacts, email data, and file metadata
  • Performed data carving and evidence recovery
  • Documented findings following chain‑of‑custody standards
FTK Imager OSForensics Data Carving Registry Analysis

Cybersecurity Tools & Threat Analysis

  • Executed vulnerability scans using Nessus
  • Performed exploitation labs with Metasploit and Burp Suite
  • Cracked password hashes using Hashcat
  • Analyzed SIEM logs and alerts in Splunk
Nessus Metasploit Burp Suite Hashcat Splunk

Contact

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I am always open to connecting with cybersecurity professionals and IT professionals.