Projects
Mobile App (In Development)
Cross-platform app built on Replit, planned release to App Store & Google Play.
Digital Assets
Designed and delivered digital products securely with built-in governance workflows and compliance-awareness creatives using UX for ecommerce operations.
Security Case Studies
Reduced downtime by remediating compromised systems and enforced HIPAA compliance in cloud environments.
Project Ares: Team Bravo Defense Operations
Project Ares Security Operations Simulation at Capella University. I participated in multi-team cyber defense missions simulating real-world security operations. Conducted reconnaissance, system hardening, threat identification, log analysis, and rapid incident response to prevent adversaries from escalating through enterprise networks. Collaborated with team members in an environment modeled around NIST principles of detection, protection, and response. Utilized tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, using basic command Linux command-line utilities to identify vulnerabilities, neutralize threats, and restore system integrity.
Below you will find my hands-on experience as part of Team Bravo in simulated cyber analyst missions. Each mission demonstrates practical skills in incident response, forensic investigation, malware containment, and Blue Team defense aligned with NIST frameworks.
Click a category below to explore missions. Hover over a mission card to flip and see video evidence and skills applied.
Malware Infiltration
Mission 2: Malware Defense
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Harden systems against malware payloads.
- Identified and blocked malware before it could spread
- Secured systems by applying updates and reducing vulnerabilities
- Monitored security alerts and spotted early signs of attack
- Responded to threats using federal security guidelines
Mission 2 Video
Privilege Escalation
Mission 3: Privilege Escalation
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Detect unauthorized access escalation.
- Spotted unusual access patterns and flagged potential misuse
- Reviewed system logs to trace how attackers gained elevated privileges
- Helped tighten access controls to prevent future abuse
- Followed federal security guidelines to document and respond to incidents
Mission 3 Video
Rogue Insider Threats
Mission 5: Insider Threat Detection
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Identify rogue insider activity.
- Spotted unusual user behavior that signaled insider misuse
- Analyzed logs to trace suspicious actions across systems
- Helped isolate compromised accounts before damage escalated
- Followed federal protocols to report and contain insider threats
Mission 5 Video
Network Takeover
Mission 6: Network Takeover
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Defend against adversaries attempting to seize control of enterprise networks.
- Detected and blocked attempts to hijack network infrastructure
- Analyzed traffic flows to spot unauthorized lateral movement
- Helped secure routers, switches, and cloud connections against takeover
- Applied federal security standards to restore and protect system integrity
Mission 6 Video
Data Exfiltration
Mission 7: Data Exfiltration
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Prevent adversaries from stealing sensitive data.
- Detected attempts to move sensitive files outside secure networks
- Monitored traffic flows to spot unauthorized transfers
- Applied encryption and access controls to protect classified data
- Followed federal guidelines to report and contain exfiltration attempts
Mission 7 Video
Ransomware
Mission 8: Ransomware
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Contain and recover from ransomware attacks.
- Identified ransomware activity before it spread across systems
- Isolated infected machines to protect critical data
- Helped restore systems from secure backups
- Documented response actions in line with federal standards
Phishing
Mission 9: Phishing
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Detect and respond to phishing campaigns.
- Recognized suspicious emails designed to trick users
- Analyzed headers and links to confirm malicious intent
- Helped educate users on safe email practices
- Blocked phishing domains to prevent further compromise
Mission 9 Video
Lateral Movement
Mission 10: Lateral Movement
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Stop attackers from spreading across systems.
- Detected unusual connections between systems
- Blocked unauthorized movement across the network
- Helped secure privileged accounts to reduce risk
- Applied federal playbooks to contain lateral spread
Mission 10 Video
Incident Response
Mission 11: Incident Response
Team: Team Bravo
Objective: Coordinate response to major cyber incidents.
- Responded quickly to contain active threats
- Worked with teammates to restore system integrity
- Documented incidents for compliance and lessons learned
- Applied NIST and federal guidelines to guide response actions
Mission 11 Video
Contact
📧 Email: smith25 at jublend dot com