OWUSU REAGAN AFRANE

• Conducted security testing on a sample web application, identifying 5+ critical vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and authentication flaws using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and SQLMap. Delivered a comprehensive report with detailed mitigation strategies, reducing overall risk by an estimated 70%.
  
  Simulated phishing attacks targeting 20+ users to evaluate employee awareness, using Gophish and SET (Social Engineering Toolkit). Compiled a phishing campaign report showing a click rate of 35%, and provided targeted training recommendations to improve resilience.
  
  Performed a home Wi-Fi network security assessment, scanning for 5+ weak passwords, open ports, and unauthorized devices using Wireshark, Aircrack-ng, and Nmap. Submitted a security report highlighting 3 high-risk issues and proposed actionable improvement measures.
  
  Gained hands-on experience in penetration testing, network security, and social engineering through 3 practical cybersecurity projects, strengthening skills in real-world attack simulation and defense scenarios.
• Assisted in the development and enforcement of security policies related to mobile devices and remote access, safeguarding sensitive data.

• Developed a basic packet sniffer in Python using Scapy, capable of capturing and analyzing over 1,000 packets per session to identify suspicious traffic and potential threats such as port scans and unusual IP behavior.
  
  Designed and deployed a personal cybersecurity portfolio website showcasing 6+ technical projects and 4 certifications, emphasizing a clean, responsive design to enhance professional visibility and job-readiness.
  
  Created a phishing awareness training module for 20+ users, incorporating real-world phishing examples and interactive quizzes, which led to a 30% improvement in phishing email identification scores post-training.
  
  Conducted secure code reviews on 3 sample applications, uncovering 10+ vulnerabilities including insecure input validation and hardcoded credentials. Documented findings with clear remediation steps, reducing code-related security risks.
  
  Contributed to a network intrusion detection system (NIDS) prototype using Snort and Suricata, enabling real-time detection of 5+ types of threats, including unauthorized access and suspicious traffic on a local test network.
• Assisted in the development and enforcement of security policies related to mobile devices and remote access, safeguarding sensitive data.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) • Java • Structured Programming • C++

Front-End Development • Flutter • Dart • Mobile

Application Development

Teamwork • Time Management • Problem Solving

Leadership • Public Speaking • Debate • Quiz