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I'm Eldon Gabriel, an ISC² Certified Cybersecurity Professional with hands-on experience securing and managing Windows and Linux environments through real-world labs, projects, and structured training under the MSAF (System Administration Fundamentals) program. My work focuses on system hardening, network security, troubleshooting, and defensive security operations.
I also completed the Mercor Red Teaming Academy, where I gained experience in AI safety concepts, threat modeling, and practical red-teaming exercises, including a live evaluation-based red team assessment. In addition, I completed an AI dataset training project, which strengthened my attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to work with structured technical data.
With 100+ labs and reports completed, I focus on practical skills that support secure IT operations, incident response readiness, and real-world cybersecurity problem solving.
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Key Influences and Lessons
My journey from business to cybersecurity has been shaped by hands-on technical work and lessons learned from remarkable people along the way. These experiences taught me leadership, resilience, and strategic thinking—skills I now apply to building secure networks, hunting threats, and developing proactive defenses.
George H. Ross
NBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ Judge & Mentor
Instilled disciplined evaluation of risks, persistence, and thorough investigative practices essential for threat hunting and incident response.
Bruny Surin
Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist
Taught discipline, focus, and composure under pressure—applied to high-stakes incident handling and complex security investigations.
Wahida Clark
4x NYT Bestselling Author
Reinforced the importance of clear communication and storytelling to explain complex technical risks to non-technical audiences.
Alex Clark
CEO, Quantum Pigeon Technologies Inc.
Highlighted the value of forward-thinking innovation and staying ahead of emerging technology trends, crucial for proactive cybersecurity defenses.
Stedman Graham
Businessman & Author
Emphasized clarity of purpose and strategic thinking, helping to stay focused and intentional in building cybersecurity expertise and projects.
I’ve also learned from other leaders across industries, each shaping my approach to cybersecurity with lessons in strategic thinking, innovation, and resilience. I bring to every challenge technical rigor, strategic insight, and clear communication. Whether investigating incidents, hardening systems, or assessing risks, I apply a mindset shaped by practical experience, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Cybersecurity Report Highlights
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.