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 120+ verified technical demonstrations and reports, I specialize in transforming complex IT environments into secure, compliant, and high-performance infrastructures.
My work is grounded in a "Proof of Work" methodology—documenting the live execution of repeatable, enterprise-grade security processes designed to eliminate vulnerabilities and ensure audit-ready defense.
What I Bring to an Organization
System Hardening
Advanced Windows/Linux lockdown and automated IP access control. I engineer deep-level GPO and Registry restrictions to ensure security is baked into the OS.
- Server Security Evaluations
- Least Privilege Implementation
- Automated IP Access Control
Network Defense
pfSense orchestration and unauthorized access investigation. I utilize deep-dive analysis to move past symptoms and address root causes.
- Enterprise IPSec VPN Troubleshooting
- Network Traffic & DNS Diagnostics
- Unauthorized Access Investigation
Operational Resilience
Permanent remediation of vulnerabilities based on NIST-aligned frameworks. I bridge the gap between GRC Strategy and ground-level implementation.
- 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
Bypassing Firmware Locks for Nested vSphere 8 on Ryzen 6000
A technical deep-dive into enabling nested virtualization on restricted AMD mobile platforms by bypassing OEM firmware locks and Windows 11 VBS.
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.