GOODLUCK O. PETERS
Cybersecurity Professional
Nicosia, CY.About
I am a Cybersecurity Professional who has a strong foundation in Psychology. With hands on experience in web application penetration testing. I aim to leverage my understanding of human behavior and technical skills to help secure organizations from potential cyber attacks.
Work
CYBLACK
|Intern (Remote)
Remote, UK
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Summary
Successfully completed an intensive internship program, gaining hands on experience in Threat Intelligence, Human Factors in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Ethical Hacking
Highlights
Designed and implemented a customized security awareness program on VIVIDA Reels, producing accessibility-compliant content and onboarding users, which significantly enhanced user compliance.
Wrote security policies aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022, covering Identity Management and Access Control tostrengthen compliance.
Migrated organizational infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, configuring RBAC, MFA, and IAM, and implemented AD DS synchronization leveraging Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Purview (DLP) for enhanced cloud security.
Conducted real-world threat intelligence analysis using OpenCTI and AlienVault OTX, performing threat actor profiling with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and the Diamond Model to inform strategic defense decisions.
Conducted a simulated penetration testing engagement covering reconnaissance, web/API exploitation, privilege escalation, and reporting. Performed assessments following the OWASP Testing Guide and PTES methodology, and produced professional pentest reports with CVSS ratings, proof of concept, and remediation steps.
Executed security operations tasks including incident response, malware analysis, phishing investigation, and vulnerability management using tools like VirusTotal and Any.run. Produced incident reports, created custom alerts in Microsoft Sentinel, and delivered executive presentations aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Research
|Intern (Remote)
Remote, N/A, US
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Summary
Executed network and vulnerability assessments, utilizing a range of industry-standard tools to identify system weaknesses and improve network visibility.
Highlights
Performed comprehensive Nmap scanning, OS fingerprinting, and vulnerability analysis, identifying critical weaknesses across network systems.
Leveraged Nikto, OpenVAS, Netcat, and Wireshark to conduct in-depth network assessments, ensuring comprehensive security evaluations.
Generated detailed network topology maps using Zenmap, significantly improving network visibility and supporting strategic security planning.
Cyber and Forensics Security Solutions
|Intern (Remote)
Remote, N/A, US
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Summary
Engaged in penetration testing, vulnerability exploitation, and social engineering risk assessments, demonstrating advanced offensive security capabilities.
Highlights
Executed penetration testing and participated in CTF challenges (CTFlearn, VulnHub, PicoCTF), sharpening ethical hacking skills through practical application.
Successfully conducted vulnerability exploitation, privilege escalation, and lateral movement exercises, demonstrating advanced offensive security capabilities.
Assessed social engineering risks and developed actionable mitigation techniques, enhancing organizational resilience against human-centric attacks.
Hacktify Cybersecurity
|Intern (Remote)
Remote, N/A, US
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Summary
Specialized in web application penetration testing and participated in Capture the Flag events to enhance ethical hacking skills.
Highlights
Specialized in web application penetration testing, identifying and exploiting critical vulnerabilities like XSS, CSRF, and SQLi.
Engaged in Capture the Flag (CTF) events, significantly enhancing ethical hacking and problem-solving skills through practical application.
Cyber Secured India
|Intern (Remote)
Remote, N/A, India
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Summary
Conducted security assessments and Android penetration testing, generating remediation reports to improve mobile application and system security.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive security assessments utilizing Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit to identify system weaknesses across diverse environments.
Executed Android penetration testing on the DIVA app and generated detailed remediation reports, improving mobile application security posture.
Performed reconnaissance and ethical hacking across multiple OS environments, strengthening cross-platform security expertise.
Education
Alt School Africa
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Remote
Cybersecurity
Girne American University
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Bachelor of Science
Psychology
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Turkish
Basic
Skills
Cybersecurity Tools
Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nikto, OpenVAS, Netcat, Wireshark, Zenmap, axe DevTools, Pa11y, OpenCTI, AlienVault OTX, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Purview (DLP), Wizer.
Penetration Testing
Web Application Penetration Testing (XSS, CSRF, SQLi), API Security, Android Pentesting, Vulnerability Exploitation, Privilege Escalation, Lateral Movement, CTF Challenges, Ethical Hacking.
Security Frameworks & Standards
ISO/IEC 27002:2022, Policy Compliance Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, RBAC, MFA, IAM.
Cloud Security
Microsoft Azure, AD DS Synchronization, Cloud Infrastructure Security.
Threat Intelligence & GRC
Human Factors in Cybersecurity, GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Threat Intelligence Analysis, Threat Actor Profiling, Incident Management, AI Policy, Security Awareness Programs, Social Engineering Risk Assessment.
Programming & Scripting
Python Programming.
Operating Systems
Linux, Windows, macOS.
Data Analysis & Reporting
SPSS Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Report Writing, Executive Presentations, Data Confidentiality.
Professional Skills
Research & Analytical Thinking, Verbal & Written Communication, Time Management, Task Prioritization, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement.
Office Productivity
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.