Focusing on the intersection of Offensive Security and Network Infrastructure

I am a passionate and driven cybersecurity student from Portugal, specializing in the intersection of offensive security and deep network infrastructure. I believe that to truly break a network, you must first understand how to build it. This dual focus is the core of my methodology.

I actively hone these skills by performing penetration tests on platforms like Hack The Box and TryHackMe, while simultaneously building a robust networking foundation through my ongoing Cisco CCNA studies. My goal is to begin a career where I can leverage my deep understanding of networking to perform realistic and impactful security assessments, helping organizations secure their core infrastructure from sophisticated threats.

My methodology is rooted in a simple principle: break it to build it better. I am driven by the process of deconstructing complex network environments, identifying the root cause of vulnerabilities, and understanding the attacker's mindset to create more resilient systems.

• Red Teaming & Threat Emulation
• Network Penetration Testing
• Active Directory Security
• Purple Teaming & Collaborative Defense

• Cisco CCNA: Deepening my foundational knowledge of network routing, switching, and infrastructure security to better understand and exploit network-level vulnerabilities.
• CTF Platforms (HTB & THM): Actively solving challenges to keep my practical, hands-on penetration testing skills sharp and up-to-date with current Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

Languages & Databases:

Offensive Security Tools:

Systems & Networking:

• 🏆 eJPTv2 (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester)
• 🏆 CompTIA A+
• 🎓 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - In Progress
• 🎓 CompTIA Security+ - Future Goal

You can find my detailed project reports and CTF write-ups in my Cybersecurity Portfolio Repository.