Amna Rafiq

Dynamic IT Support Assistant with proven expertise at Cooksville Collision, enhancing data security through advanced encryption methods and automated backup systems. Adept in incident response and technical support, I excel in problem-solving and communication, ensuring high client satisfaction and operational reliability. Committed to leveraging skills in cybersecurity and teamwork for impactful results.

• ComTIA Security+, In Progress
• Candidate of ISC2, In Progress

• Django Demo, Built a demo website using Django, applying security practices learned during coursework. Implemented input and output validation processes to ensure data is handled securely and accurately.
• Secure coding standards for SQL injections and XSS vulnerabilities which contributed towards the proper protection of the system. Reinforced session data security which had positive effects on data reliability and the accuracy of the system as a whole. Windows Administration, Installed and configured Windows Server for managing network resources and providing centralized control. Set up and managed Active Directory, created domains, and configured user roles and permissions.
• Created and managed user accounts, security groups, and organizational units (OUs) to control access to resources. Configured and managed DNS for domain resolution and set up DHCP for automatic IP address allocation. Set up shared folders with proper NTFS permissions and configured a print server for network-wide printing access. Enforced security settings and system configurations using Group Policy to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Used PowerShell for automating administrative tasks such as user creation, bulk modifications, and system monitoring.

• Experienced in managing Ubuntu and Debian-based systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Proficient in package management using APT, user management, and permission handling. Skilled in configuring and securing network services such as SSH, Apache, and firewall management with UFW.
• Hands-on experience in system monitoring, log analysis. Familiar with automation using shell scripting and scheduled tasks with jobs.
• Experienced in setting up and configuring Apache web server on Ubuntu and Debian-based systems.

• Windows Server Setup & Configuration: Installed and configured Windows Server for managing network resources and providing centralized control. Active Directory & Domain Creation: Set up and managed Active Directory, created domains, and configured user roles and permissions. User & Group Management: Created and managed user accounts, security groups, and organizational units (OUs) to control access to resources.
• DNS & DHCP Configuration: Configured and managed DNS for domain resolution and set up DHCP for automatic IP address allocation. File & Print Server Management: Set up shared folders with proper NTFS permissions and configured a print server for network-wide printing access. Group Policy Implementation: Enforced security settings and system configurations using Group Policy to ensure compliance with company policies. Basic PowerShell
• Scripting: Used PowerShell for automating administrative tasks such as user creation, bulk modifications, and system monitoring

Participated in Capture The Flag (CTF) (Jan 2022- Present) Mentoring peers on programming and cybersecurity basics at Sheridan College

ComTIA Security+ (In Progress).

Candidate of ISC2

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