Jake // Murray
Cybersecurity Student | Ethical Hacker | Security Researcher
Protecting systems and breaking barriers in the digital realm
About Me
Hey, I'm Jake. I'm a cybersecurity student with a passion for digital privacy, cyber defense operations, and threat intelligence. I'm constantly learning about network security, proactive cyber defense, system hardening, and penetration testing to help defend the digital infrastructures that we depend on every day.
My journey in cybersecurity began after leaving the Air Force Reserves and wanting a new way to serve and defend the people and country I love so much. I have been building computers since I was a young child, so the shift into Cybersecurity has been incredible. I love solving complex problems and pushing computers and technology to the limit.
Skills
Key Skills
- Linux
- Networking
- Bash Scripting
- Packet Analysis
- Programming
Knowledge Areas
- Network Security
- Ethical Hacking
- System Hardening
- Threat Analysis
Security Tools
- Wireshark/TCPDump
- Burp Suite
- SIEM (ELK)
- Metasploit
- Nmap
Projects
Red Hat Hardened Server
Installed Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on a virtual machine and hardened it to enterprise and government standards. Installed intrusion detection system (IDS) and implemented montoring, logging, and automated security updates.
Raspberry Pi - Vulnerable System and Honeypot
Deployed a Raspberry Pi 5 as an intentionally vulnerable system that also acts as a honeypot for intruders. This machine is used to practice both offensive skills and threat intelligence collection.
CTF Challenges & Write-ups
Participated in various Capture The Flag competitions, solving challenges in cryptography, reverse engineering, and web exploitation. Documented solutions for the security community.
My GitHub Page
Aside from my main projects listed here, I have several other projects I am working on. Please feel free to visit my GitHub to see what else I am working on!
Get In Touch
I'd love to hear from you! Please, feel free to reach out and say hello.