|Cybersecurity Student|
|Building Up Security One Step At A Time|
Hello! I'm a final year Cybersecurity student with a passion for Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics.
My journey started with simple CTF challenges and evolved into building comprehensive defense strategies. I specialize in vulnerability assessment, Python scripting for automation, and network forensics.
Currently studying for CompTIA Security+ and OSCP certifications.
Developed a Python CLI tool that integrates with the VirusTotal API to automatically scan IP addresses and generate threat reports.
Learn MoreDesigned a Multi-Layer Perceptron(MLP) Neural Network using Scikit-Learn to detect network anomalies and zero-day attacks with high accuracy.
Learn MoreA forensic tool built with Python & Scapy to parse PCAP files and extract evidence like DNS queries, User Agents, and cleartext credentials.
Validation of baseline security skills, including network security, compliance, and threat management.
Issued: 2024 | ID: COMP001234
Offensive Security Certified Professional. Currently practicing hands-on penetration testing labs.
Status: Studying
Final year student focusing on Network Forensics and Ethical Hacking.
Birmingham City University
Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (CCNAv7).
Birmingham City University | 2025
Foundational networking knowledge including OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, and basic router configuration.
Issued: Sep 2024 | Cisco
Practical defense training focused on PCAP analysis, Wireshark traffic patterns, and identifying malicious network artifacts.
Issued: Security Blue Team
Comprehensive Blue Team training covering Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, and OSINT. Preparing for final certification.
Status: Active Lab Work
Competency in offensive security, including penetration testing, social engineering, and threat analysis.
Issued: Jun 2025 | Credly
Proficiency in Python syntax, data types, and modular programming. Validates scripting capabilities for automation.
Issued: Sep 2024 | Cisco
Interested in contacting me? Use the links below to get in touch.
Email: joshancox@icloud.com
GitHub: github.com/Tartarsause117
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuahancox