Level 4: Cybersecurity Learner - Level 3
The MICS (Introduction to Cyber Security) certification from Mossé Cyber Security Institute is a high-intensity, lab-driven program. It validates my ability to perform technical security tasks across the entire defensive lifecycle, including OSINT, vulnerability scanning, threat hunting with YARA, and digital forensics.
Core Capabilities: Passive Reconnaissance · Vulnerability Assessment · Threat Hunting (YARA)
Professional Solutions & Technical Skillset
Through this intensive training, I have developed the following technical capabilities:
- Intelligence & Reconnaissance: Utilizing Shodan, DNSDumpster, and advanced Google Dorking to map an organization’s attack surface and identify data leaks.
- Vulnerability Management: Performing automated and manual security audits using OpenVAS and Nmap to identify misconfigurations and exposed services.
- Threat Hunting & Detection: Writing custom YARA rules to detect malicious files and artifacts within an enterprise environment.
- Web Security & Analysis: Crawling and auditing web applications using Burp Suite to identify vulnerabilities like broken authentication and brute-force weaknesses.
- Digital Forensics: Extracting and analyzing browser logs and file metadata using forensic tools like Dumpzilla and PE Studio.
Technical Lab Milestones
- External Asset Mapping (Shodan)
- Phishing Detection (dnstwist)
- Sensitive Info Discovery
- Vulnerability Scanning (OpenVAS)
- SSL/TLS Configuration Audits
- YARA Rule Development
Training Summary
- Total Exercises: 40 Hands-on Labs
- Completion: 100% (39/39 pts)
- Focus: Bridging the gap between security theory and professional-grade tool mastery.
Operational Integration
The skills verified in this MICS certification are the engine behind my Security Research & Analysis work. This training ensures that my investigative methods are repeatable, documented, and aligned with the tactics used by modern threat actors.
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