Oct 8 • Projects & Lab Discussion
🚀 Top 10 Cybersecurity Projects That Will Make You Stand Out
Want to impress recruiters and build real hands-on skills in cybersecurity? Start with these 10 projects that showcase practical knowledge, problem-solving, and initiative:
1️⃣ Home SOC Lab – Build a SOC with Wazuh, ELK, or Splunk and simulate attacks.
2️⃣ Threat Hunting & SIEM Rules – Create rules to detect suspicious activity.
3️⃣ Malware Analysis – Analyze malware safely and document behavior.
4️⃣ CTF Challenges – Solve hacking challenges and share write-ups.
5️⃣ Phishing Awareness – Run simulated phishing campaigns (with consent).
6️⃣ Vulnerability Assessment – Scan networks or apps and report findings.
7️⃣ Cloud Security – Secure AWS/Azure/GCP with proper policies and monitoring.
8️⃣ Security Automation – Automate tasks with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
9️⃣ Web App Security – Test and patch a web app for OWASP Top 10 issues.
🔟 Cybersecurity Portfolio – Document all projects on GitHub or a blog.
Build a small web app, test it for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and patch issues.
🔥 Question for the group:
Which one would you start with first? Drop your pick in the comments and tell us why!
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🚀 Top 10 Cybersecurity Projects That Will Make You Stand Out
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