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I am an online IT instructor and cybersecurity trainer with 10+ years of professional IT experience and 4+ years dedicated to cybersecurity, offensive security, and defensive operations. I have delivered structured, hands-on training to 1,500+ learners globally, including university students, career switchers, and working professionals, through bootcamps, academies, and corporate programs. My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations build real-world, job-ready cybersecurity and IT skills, not just theoretical knowledge. I specialize in designing and delivering training aligned with industry certifications, practical labs, and real attack/defense scenarios, ensuring learners understand not only what to do, but why it works. I am a Cisco Certified IT Instructor (CCAI) and the founder of MLA Tech, my personal education brand and YouTube channel with 2,500+ subscribers, where I teach cybersecurity, networking, and IT concepts in a clear, practical, and structured way. This public teaching platform reinforces my ability to teach effectively in a fully online environment. -------------------------------------------------- WHAT I TEACH & TRAIN CYBERSECURITY (OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE) - Cybersecurity fundamentals to advanced concepts - Threat modeling, attack chains, and defensive strategy - MITRE ATT&CK framework - Security awareness and cyber hygiene for teams PENETRATION TESTING & RED TEAM FOUNDATIONS - Web application penetration testing (OWASP Top 10) - Network reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation - Tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Nikto - Professional reporting, risk prioritization, and remediation BLUE TEAM & DEFENSIVE SECURITY - SOC Analyst fundamentals and workflows - Log analysis and incident investigation - Network traffic analysis with Wireshark - SIEM fundamentals (Splunk, Wazuh – entry to intermediate) - Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) concepts -------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATION-ORIENTED TRAINING I CAN TEACH COMPTIA PATH - ITF+ - A+ - Network+ - Security+ - CySA+ - PenTest+ OFFENSIVE SECURITY & PRACTICAL CERTIFICATIONS - eJPT - eWPT - PNPT - OSCP (foundational concepts, labs, and mindset – OSCP in progress) Training formats include full bootcamps, exam preparation, hands-on lab sessions, and 1-on-1 or group mentorship. -------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMMING, AUTOMATION & WEB SECURITY - Python for cybersecurity, automation, and scripting - Bash scripting for Linux environments - HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals - WordPress security, hardening, and malware analysis - Secure deployment and maintenance best practices -------------------------------------------------- IT FUNDAMENTALS & INFRASTRUCTURE - Linux (Kali, Ubuntu) and Windows administration - Networking fundamentals (routing, switching, TCP/IP) - Active Directory and endpoint security - Level 3 IT support concepts - Virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox) -------------------------------------------------- HOW I TEACH (METHODOLOGY & OUTCOMES) - Hands-on, lab-first instruction using real tools - Realistic attack and defense scenarios - Clear, structured explanations suitable for online delivery - Beginner-friendly pacing without sacrificing technical depth - Assignments aligned with real job tasks - Strong focus on security mindset and problem-solving -------------------------------------------------- WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME - 1,500+ learners trained worldwide - Cisco Certified IT Instructor (CCAI) - Broad certification coverage: CompTIA, eJPT, PNPT, OSCP-aligned - Balanced red team, blue team, and IT fundamentals background - Clear communication and reliable long-term engagement -------------------------------------------------- IDEAL CLIENTS & ENGAGEMENTS - Online bootcamps and cybersecurity academies - Corporate cybersecurity and IT training programs - Universities and technical institutes - EdTech platforms building IT or security curricula - Companies upskilling internal IT, SOC, or security teams -------------------------------------------------- If you are looking for an online cybersecurity instructor, penetration testing trainer, SOC fundamentals educator, Python instructor, or IT educator who delivers structured, practical, and industry-aligned training, I would be glad to discuss your program and objectives. Remote-first. Flexible scheduling. Long-term collaboration preferred.

Is your website, network, cloud, or business system truly secure or only “working fine” until an attacker finds the weak point? I help businesses identify vulnerabilities, reduce cyber risk, and strengthen security with clear testing, reporting, and remediation guidance. I am a Certified Cybersecurity Consultant with hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, SOC/SIEM monitoring, ISO 27001 compliance, SOC 2 audit support, network security, phishing awareness, and security documentation. I work with tools and technologies including Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, OpenVAS, Nessus, Wazuh SIEM/XDR, Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Palo Alto Firewall, Cisco ASA, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Saviynt, HighBond, Microsoft Office 365, GitLab CI/CD, and Kubernetes security environments. Services I can help you with: i. Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing ii. Website, Web App & Network Security Testing iii. Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus & OpenVAS Testing iv. SOC/SIEM Setup, Monitoring & Wazuh Deployment v. ISO 27001 Policies, Procedures & Security Controls vi. SOC 2 Audit Support & Compliance Documentation vii. Phishing Awareness Campaigns & Security Training viii. Firewall, VPN & Network Security Review ix. Active Directory & Access Rights Review x. Security Incident Documentation & Remediation Guidance xi. Cybersecurity Reports with Risk Rating & Fix Recommendations My background includes cybersecurity teaching, cyber defense lab implementation, information security documentation, Proofpoint phishing campaign setup, SOC-2 audit support, IAM access review campaigns, Kubernetes production environment exposure, Wazuh SOC deployment, and enterprise network administration. I do not just provide automated scan results. I focus on giving you clear findings, business impact, risk severity, screenshots where needed, and step-by-step remediation guidance so your team can fix the issues properly. Let’s secure your systems before vulnerabilities become real business risks.

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