Eldon Gabriel
Secure Infrastructure | System Hardening | GRC Strategy
I provide technical rigor and strategic insight to harden enterprise systems, investigate incidents, and ensure operational resilience. As an ISC² Certified Cybersecurity Professional with 100+ verified labs and technical reports, I specialize in transforming complex IT environments into secure, compliant, and high-performance infrastructures.
Services & Solutions
System Hardening
Deployment and continuous securing of Windows and Linux environments. I implement NIST-aligned controls, GPO restrictions, and automated access policies to eliminate vulnerabilities.
- Server Security Evaluations
- Least Privilege Implementation
- Automated IP Access Control
Network Defense
Investigation of unauthorized access and network troubleshooting. I utilize deep-dive analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent remediation plans.
- Unauthorized Access Investigation
- Enterprise IPSec VPN Troubleshooting
- Network Traffic & DNS Diagnostics
GRC & Strategy
Developing robust security policies and risk frameworks to meet compliance requirements and secure organizational assets against insider and external threats.
- Bank-Grade Risk Registers
- BYOD & Security Policy Design
- Post-Breach Remediation Strategy
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Foundational Mentorship
George H. Ross
NBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ Judge & Mentor
Instilled a disciplined evaluation of risks and thorough investigative practices essential for proactive threat hunting and forensic accuracy.
Wahida Clark
4x NYT Bestselling Author
Reinforced the importance of clear communication and technical storytelling to translate critical risks into actionable business insights.
Technical Case Studies
Independent Reports & Public Project Documentation
My expertise is backed by 100+ verified technical labs and reports. Due to non-disclosure agreements and academic integrity pledges (MCSI), detailed lab reports for specific curriculum milestones are available only upon direct request for verified professional inquiries.
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Bridging IT Fundamentals to Cybersecurity Mastery
Reverse Image Search in OSINT Investigations
Performed reverse image searches to analyze images, extract metadata, and practice OSINT skills for verifying authenticity and gathering intelligence.
UTM Kali Linux Shared Folder Guide: Persistent File Sharing for Cybersecurity Labs
Configured a persistent shared folder between macOS and Kali Linux in UTM to enable reliable cross-platform file transfer for cybersecurity lab environments.
Email Pattern Recognition with OSINT
A hands-on OSINT exercise focused on identifying and validating target email addresses using public PDF documents and email verification tools.
Deploying User Session Lock Policies on a Single Machine
Configured Local Group Policy to enforce automatic session locks, improving Windows endpoint security.
Deploying User Rights Policies on a Single Machine
Configured User Rights Assignment policies via Local Group Policy to enforce least privilege and secure Windows endpoints.
Securing WinRM Configuration with Local Group Policy
Deployed a Local Group Policy Object to securely configure Windows Remote Management (WinRM) for encrypted, authenticated remote administration.
Deploying Local Group Policy to Harden SMB Sessions
A hands-on walkthrough of using Local Group Policy and the Windows Registry to enforce SMB signing, disable SMBv1, and reduce the risk of credential theft and session hijacking.
Deploying Local Group Policy to Strengthen Windows Security
Hands-on exercise applying Local Group Policy settings to harden a Windows 10 workstation and improve system security posture.
Stabilizing Remote Desktop Connections Across Platforms
Resolving complex RDP connectivity issues caused by Domain GPO restrictions and virtual network instability in a macOS UTM environment.
Translating Foreign-Language Data in OSINT Investigations
Using translation tools to process and validate foreign-language data from multiple sources including articles, code, images, documents, and webpages.