Cybersecurity Networking

Nabin Tiwari

Aspiring Network & Security Engineer | Cybersecurity Enthusiast | Pentesting Enthusiast

Building secure networks, understanding traffic, and learning to defend systems.

Focus
Cybersecurity, Network Security, System Administration, and IT Infrastructure

About Me

A quick summary of what I’m learning and how I approach networking & security.

I am an aspiring Network and Cybersecurity enthusiast with a strong interest in building, analyzing, and securing real-world systems. I focus on learning by doing, gaining hands-on experience through practical projects and lab-based environments rather than only studying theory.

I have worked on networking concepts such as VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, dynamic routing, NAT, and access control by designing and testing my own network setups. Alongside this, I actively explore cybersecurity concepts including system security, network defense, and basic reconnaissance techniques to understand how systems can be tested and protected.

I enjoy setting up network environments, identifying potential weaknesses, and improving configurations to make systems more secure. This practical approach helps me understand both how systems work and how they can be attacked and defended.

My goal is to grow in the field of cybersecurity while building a strong foundation in networking and system-level knowledge.

I am open to internships, learning opportunities, and collaborations where I can apply my skills and continue improving.

Skills

Core topics I work with. (Progress bars are visual indicators.)

Networking 85%
TCP/IPOSI ModelSubnettingDHCP VLANsInter-VLAN RoutingOSPF Basics
System Administration 80%
LinuxWindows Server 2022AD DSGPO DHCP Server
Virtualization 75%
VirtualBoxVirtual Labs
Security 78%
ACLsNATNetwork SegmentationFirewall (UFW)
Tools 88%
WiresharkNmapSnort IDSSyslog Monitoring

Experience

Hands-on support and troubleshooting experience.

Himalayan Online Service Pvt. Ltd. – Network Technical Support Intern

Intern
  • LAN support and troubleshooting
  • Router and wireless configuration assistance
  • Network monitoring and issue resolution
  • Team collaboration for service stability

Projects

A few labs and designs showcasing practical networking & security skills.

Windows Server 2022 Active Directory Lab

Built an AD DS environment to understand domain setup, user/group management, and policy-driven configuration using GPO.

Windows Server 2022 AD DS GPO

Network Security Monitoring Lab (Snort + UFW)

Implemented a security monitoring setup using Snort IDS and configured UFW rules for controlled inbound/outbound traffic.

Snort IDS UFW Traffic Analysis

Enterprise Network Design (VLAN, ACL, routing)

Designed a segmented network with VLANs and ACLs, focusing on routing strategy and access control between network zones.

VLANs ACLs Inter-VLAN Routing

Linux System Administration Lab

Practiced core Linux administration tasks: services, permissions, and basic hardening—building a strong base for security work.

Linux Networking Basics System Hardening

Certifications

Courses and practice labs I’ve completed or worked through.

CCNA: Introduction to Networks (Cisco)
CCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
Introduction to Cyber Security (Simplilearn)
Fortinet Threat Landscape 3.0
Google Cloud Security Fundamentals
TryHackMe Labs (Vulnversity, Nmap, SQL Injection, Burp Suite)
PortSwigger Web Security Academy Labs

Education

Currently pursuing my degree.

Texas College of Management & IT
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
Ongoing
Expected 2028
Texas International College
Higher secondary
Mar 2022 – Jun 2024
Samata Shiksha Niketan
Secondary (SEE)
May 2015 – Apr 2021

Contact

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, labs, or networking opportunities.

LinkedIn nabintiwari000
Location Kathmandu, Nepal

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