Ntokozo Mdluli

CompTIA Network+ Security Researcher Digital Forensics Python/Bash
Richards Bay, KZN 068 436 0966 ntokozoomdluli.it@gmail.com
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Professional Summary

CompTIA Network+ certified IT professional with 2+ years of freelance network technician experience. Trained through Cisco Networking Academy in Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Data Analysis. Active security researcher and forensics enthusiast with a dedicated home lab environment including media servers, Docker containers, and virtualized networks. Proficient in Python and Bash scripting for automation and security analysis.

Technical Arsenal

Networking & Security

TCP/IP & OSI Model95%
Network Troubleshooting90%
Wireshark/tcpdump Analysis85%
Vulnerability Scanning80%

Development & Automation

Python Scripting85%
Bash/Shell80%
Docker & Containers75%
SQL & Data Analysis70%
Experience & Home Lab
2023 - Present

Freelance IT Network Technician

On-site and remote technical support for residential and small business clients across Richards Bay. Network installations, router configuration, access point setup, and structured cabling. Troubleshoot connectivity issues, configure firewall rules, and implement IoT security best practices.

ntokozo@homelab:~$ ./status.sh
✓ Media Server: Online (Plex, Jellyfin)
✓ Docker Containers: 8 Active
✓ Virtualized Networks: 3 VLANs Segmented
✓ Monitoring: Wireshark, tcpdump, Nmap
ntokozo@homelab:~$ _
Security Projects & Research

Network Security Baseline

Cisco Packet Tracer enterprise topology with IoT segmentation. Reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment producing technical security report.

Packet Tracer Nmap

Phishing Susceptibility Analysis

Data analysis of simulated phishing campaigns. Risk scoring and executive dashboard creation for targeted security training.

Excel Data Viz

IoT Vulnerability Research

Documented security flaws in consumer IoT devices. Recommended VLAN segmentation and network hardening strategies.

IoT Security VLAN

Forensic PCAP Analysis

Regular traffic capture analysis in home lab. Identify IoCs and unauthorized exfiltration attempts using Python parsing.

Wireshark Python
Credentials & Education

Certifications

CompTIA Network+ Cisco Ethical Hacker Intro to Cybersecurity Intro to IoT Network Technician Junior Data Analyst

All certificates available for verification

Education

Cisco Networking Academy

Network Technician · Data Analyst · Ethical Hacker Tracks

Isiphephelo High School

Matric / National Senior Certificate · Richards Bay