I'm a cybersecurity professional with nearly two decades of problem-solving experience from visual media, now fully dedicated to protecting digital assets. Currently completing the Masterschool Cybersecurity Program and certified in CompTIA Security+ and Google Cybersecurity.

• Passionate about: Blue Team Operations, Incident Response, Security Analysis
• Focus areas: SQL Forensics, NIST CSF Implementation, MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Currently learning: Advanced threat detection, SIEM tools (Splunk, Wireshark), Python for security automation
• Background: 20+ years in project management and meticulous visual documentation (photography, video, multimedia) — skills I now apply to security operations and technical reporting

• MITRE ATT&CK – Threat modeling and adversary tactics
• NIST CSF – Cybersecurity Framework implementation
• ISO 27001 – Information security compliance

TCP/IP • SSH • VPN • DNS • DHCP • SSL/TLS • Kerberos • SNMP • LDAP

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Investigated security incidents by filtering SQL queries to detect after-hours failed logins, geographic anomalies, and suspicious activity.

• Tools: SQLite, DB Browser
• Skills: Data filtering, pattern recognition, threat detection

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Managed file and directory permissions using chmod to enforce least-privilege access control in a research team environment.

• Tools: Linux, Bash, chmod
• Skills: Access control, security hardening, least privilege

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Conducted a comprehensive internal security audit using the NIST CSF to assess risk, evaluate controls, and ensure PCI DSS/GDPR/SOC compliance.

• Framework: NIST CSF
• Skills: Risk assessment, compliance, security controls

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Documented a ransomware incident response at a healthcare clinic using the 5 W's framework, covering detection, containment, recovery, and post-incident audit.

• Framework: NIST Incident Response Lifecycle
• Skills: Incident response, documentation, threat analysis

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Conducted a NIST SP 800-30 vulnerability assessment of a publicly accessible PostgreSQL database, identifying critical risks and delivering prioritized remediation strategies to reduce exposure by 75%.

• Framework: NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1
• Skills: Risk assessment, threat modeling, remediation planning

Masterschool – Cybersecurity Training Program (Sep 2024 - Apr 2025)

• Incident response, risk assessments, security audits
• Network troubleshooting, Windows/Linux system security
• Python scripting, ethical hacking techniques

Publishing School, Cracow – Multimedia Graphic Designer (2011-2012)

• Web design (HTML), video editing, UI/UX design principles

20+ years in visual media and project management, including:

• Accredited photographer at Munich Security Conference (2017)
• Long-term collaboration with Polish Consulate General in Munich
• International fieldwork in high-risk environments (Iraq, 2013-2023)
• Management of 20,000+ file repositories with 25% efficiency improvement

This background provides me with:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Complex problem-solving under pressure
• Cross-functional team collaboration

• Advanced SIEM analytics with Splunk and Wireshark
• Threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK
• Security automation with Python
• Incident response playbooks and runbooks

• Photo of the Year 2015 – Current Archaeology Awards, London
• Former accredited photographer at international diplomatic events
• Worked in active conflict zones (Iraq) requiring rapid risk assessment
• Native Polish speaker | Professional English | German (A2)