Nick Phillips Portfolio
Phone: (845) 702 - 8588
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicholasphillips02/
Projects
Linux KVM Security Capstone Project
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Built a virtualized security testing environment on an IBM x86 Server using QEMU and Libvirt with Ubuntu 24.04 and Windows 11 VMs
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Simulated real world attack scenarios by researching and executing known CVEs to test system resilience
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Utilized AI-based log analysis tools to detect exploitation attempts, enabling proactive threat identification and enhancing incident response capabilities for blue team workflows
Purpose: Provided a realistic platform for vulnerability testing and detection analysis, supporting the development of intrusion detection strategies and security baselining for enterprise systems
2024 - Present
Projects
Networking Sandbox Project
2024 - Present
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Designed and implemented a scalable, multi-site enterprise network in Cisco Packet Tracer, implementing 20+ critical features including VLAN segmentation, inter-VLAN routing, Layer 2 security controls, and STP root bridge optimization.
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Configured Zone-Based Firewalls, Static NAT, and Port Address Translation to secure DMZ services (HTTP/FTP), modeling secure LAN-to-Internet communication.
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Purpose: Created a comprehensive simulated environment to test network security policies, firewall configurations, and incident response procedures, enabling assessment of enterprise network resilience and defense strategies.
Education and Certifications
Marist University, School of Computer Science
- B.S. in Cybersecurity, Minor in Information Technology
- Graduated May, 2025
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CompTIA Security+ - SY0-701
Valid Through: July 2028
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