🛡️ Cybersecurity & Data Protection Certifications
These certifications reflect my continued professional development in cybersecurity, application security, penetration testing, privacy, and secure software engineering.
They complement my practical experience performing baseline security assessments, validating application security controls, testing authentication workflows, and integrating security considerations into the software quality lifecycle using tools such as OWASP ZAP, SQL validation, and secure testing practices.
📊 Certification Snapshot
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Certifications | 14 |
| Primary Focus | Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing & Data Protection |
| Platforms | Google, LinkedIn Learning, Cybrary, EC-Council, Data Protection Academy |
| Technologies | OWASP ZAP, Security Testing, Ethical Hacking, Linux, SQL, Network Security |
📜 Certifications
| S/N | Certification | Provider | Issued | Skills | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate | May 2026 | Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Linux, SQL | Verify | |
| 2 | Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs | May 2026 | Cybersecurity Careers | Verify | |
| 3 | Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python | May 2026 | Python, Security Automation | Verify | |
| 4 | Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response | Apr 2026 | Detection & Incident Response | Verify | |
| 5 | Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities | Apr 2026 | Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management | Verify | |
| 6 | Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL | Apr 2026 | Linux, SQL | Verify | |
| 7 | Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security | Apr 2026 | Network Security | Verify | |
| 8 | Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks | Apr 2026 | Risk Management | Verify | |
| 9 | Penetration Testing Professional Certificate | Cybrary | Jun 2026 | Penetration Testing | Verify |
| 10 | Offensive Penetration Testing | LinkedIn Learning | Jun 2026 | Ethical Hacking, OSCP Concepts | Verify |
| 11 | Penetration Testing Essential Training | LinkedIn Learning | Jun 2026 | Penetration Testing | Verify |
| 12 | Data Protection Practitioner Certification | Data Protection Academy | Jul 2025 | Data Protection, NDPA, Security Operations | Verify |
| 13 | Foundations of Cybersecurity | Oct 2025 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Verify | |
| 14 | Certified Secure Computer User (C/SCU) | EC-Council | Mar 2015 | Secure Computing | Credential ID: ECC17767873891 |
🛠️ Skills Reinforced
- OWASP Top 10
- OWASP ZAP
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Ethical Hacking
- Linux
- SQL Security
- Network Security
- Threat Detection
- Incident Response
- Security Risk Management
- Data Protection & Privacy
- NDPA Compliance
- Security Operations
- Secure Software Development
- Application Security Testing
💡 Practical Application
The knowledge gained from these certifications has been applied across my engineering projects, including:
- Performing baseline web security assessments using OWASP ZAP
- Identifying common web application vulnerabilities
- Validating authentication and session management
- Supporting secure software development practices
- Performing SQL validation and secure backend verification
- Applying risk-based testing during QA activities
- Understanding Linux environments used in automation and testing
- Incorporating security considerations into API and UI testing