Tools
The tools, platforms, and technologies I use day to day for cybersecurity work, software development, and learning. Updated as my stack evolves.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Security Center
My main EDR and endpoint protection platform. I use this daily to monitor 1,500+ endpoints and servers at Family Bank.
CrowdStrike Falcon
Deployed alongside Kaspersky for advanced threat detection. Configured mutual exclusions between both platforms.
Splunk
SIEM platform I am actively developing skills in through TryHackMe labs for log analysis and threat hunting.
Wireshark
Network packet analysis for troubleshooting and monitoring suspicious traffic.
Nmap
Network scanning and enumeration during security assessments.
Metasploit
Penetration testing framework used in ethical hacking labs and CTF practice.
Development
Python
My primary programming language. I use it for backend development, scripting, and automation.
Django
My go-to web framework for building secure full-stack applications. Used in Xtracker and other projects.
Django REST Framework
Building REST APIs that connect Django backends to React and Next.js frontends.
Next.js
React framework I use for building fast, SEO-friendly frontends including this portfolio.
TypeScript
Typed JavaScript that helps catch bugs early. I use it in all my Next.js projects.
PostgreSQL
My preferred relational database for production applications.
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework I use to build clean, responsive UIs quickly.
Tools and Platforms
VS Code
My main code editor. I use it for everything from writing Python to building Next.js frontends.
GitHub
Version control and code hosting. All my projects live here.
Vercel
Where I deploy Next.js projects. Auto-deploys from GitHub on every push.
TryHackMe
My main platform for practising cybersecurity skills, labs, and CTF challenges.
Postman
Testing and debugging REST APIs during development.
Windows 11
My daily operating system for both development and security work.
Learning
ISC2 CC
Certified in Cybersecurity — my first professional security certification.
CompTIA Security+
Currently studying toward this certification to deepen my security fundamentals.
CyberShujaa / Cisco Ethical Hacker
Completed ethical hacking training covering reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting.
ALX Back-End Development
Structured programme that solidified my Python and Django backend development skills.