🚀 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!