Ibrahim Suleiman Gur

Cybersecurity Intern

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About

Entry-level Cybersecurity professional with certifications in Ethical Hacking and Network Security, seeking an internship to leverage hands-on experience in network defense, penetration testing, and cloud security. Skilled in identifying and mitigating security risks through vulnerability assessments, phishing simulations, and implementing best practices, demonstrating a passion for securing IT infrastructure.

Work Experience

Cybersecurity Project Lead

Forage (New York Jobs CEO Council)

Jan 2024 - May 2025

Led comprehensive phishing email simulation and analysis to enhance organizational security posture and identify vulnerabilities.

  • Designed and executed a realistic phishing campaign targeting over 500 emails, achieving a 92% detection rate.
  • Identified and documented 15+ misconfigured SPF/DKIM gaps, providing actionable mitigation recommendations to strengthen email security protocols.
  • Utilized Kali Linux, GoPhish, and Wireshark to conduct simulations and analyze results effectively, demonstrating proficiency in key cybersecurity tools.

Vulnerability Assessment Specialist

Udemy Certification Project

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

Performed detailed network vulnerability assessments, identifying and addressing critical security flaws to improve system resilience.

  • Conducted extensive network scans using Nmap to identify open ports and vulnerable services across target systems.
  • Exploited identified weaknesses via Metasploit, demonstrating practical penetration testing skills to validate security risks.
  • Authored comprehensive reports detailing security flaws and proposing actionable solutions for remediation.
  • Leveraged Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark for effective vulnerability identification and exploitation.

Education

Cyber Security

Nigerian Army University Biu

Sep 2021 - May 2025

Biu, Borno, NG

Courses

  • Network Security
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Certificates

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Udemy

Jan 2025

Cybersecurity Job Simulation

Forage (NY Jobs CEO Council)

Jan 2025

Mastering Kali Linux for Ethical Hacking

Udemy

Jan 2024

Languages

English

Skills

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Phishing Simulations
  • Exploitation
  • Red Teaming
  • Kali Linux
  • Metasploit
  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • John the Ripper
  • GoPhish

Network Security

  • Firewall Configuration
  • Traffic Analysis
  • Email Security
  • SPF/DKIM
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Network Defense
  • IT Infrastructure Management

Cloud Security

  • AWS Security
  • Azure Security
  • S3 Bucket Policies
  • Azure AD Management
  • Cloud Infrastructure Security

Security Analysis & Risk Mitigation

  • Identifying Vulnerabilities
  • Security Risk Mitigation
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Security Flaw Reporting
  • Actionable Solutions

Interests

Cybersecurity

  • Cloud Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Network Defense
  • IT Security