Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Labs Contact Privacy Policy Qualys Vulnerability Pipeline — Carissa Durko Vulnerability Management Qualys VM PrioritizationPipeline A Python pipeline that parses Qualys VM CSV exports, deduplicates findings across CVE-level rows, applies risk-based priority scoring using CVSSv3 and Qualys RTI signals, and outputs a ranked remediation queue mapped to SLA targets. […]
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Labs Contact Privacy Policy Nessus Vulnerability Pipeline – Carissa Durko Vulnerability Management Nessus VulnerabilityPrioritization Pipeline A Python pipeline that ingests Nessus HTML scan reports, deduplicates findings across credentialed and uncredentialed scans, applies risk-based priority scoring, and outputs a ranked remediation queue mapped to SLA targets. Built against real scan
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Originally, I was looking for a dedicated master’s in artificial intelligence, something like an M.S. in AI. But as I explored my options, I found that many of those programs either weren’t focused in the way I had hoped, or they leaned heavily toward business applications
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Cybersecurity is often framed as a purely technical challenge. One where stronger encryption, better tools, or smarter code will keep us safe. But in reality, technology is only part of the story. The human element plays a critical role in both risk and defense, and that’s
Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy The decision to pursue the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) wasn’t something I made lightly. For me, the CISSP represents more than just a certification. It is a way to deepen my knowledge, validate my experience, and open doors to future leadership roles in cybersecurity.
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Todyl VPN Solution Todyl deployments were my very first projects when I first entered the security industry. This solution was good for what it did, which was protect traffic and allow for tunneling in. Since the deployment would take a long time to roll out manually,
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Microsoft Access Packages: Microsoft Access Packages, also known as Access Control Packages (ACP), can be a powerful tool to enhance conditional access policies within an organization’s Microsoft 365 environment. Some companies block out of country access. However, sometimes exceptions are made but they may be a
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Keeper Security This project was my first big one and dealt with heavy security engineering! Before this deployment, I had only worked on smaller projects that would extend to a select few versus a large scale rollout. Project Overview: The project aimed to enhance the organization’s
Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy 🌐 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age In this age of unprecedented connectivity and digital transformation, ensuring our online security has never been more important. Cybersecurity isn’t just a work-related concern; it’s a life skill that safeguards our personal and professional worlds. As
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Embarking on my MBA journey has been an exciting and challenging experience. One significant aspect of my studies has been the use of MBA Ivy Software, a platform designed to support our learning. While I’ve had some great moments, I’ve also encountered a few hurdles that
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy My brain is not one to sit idle and not allow me to just relax. I have to constantly be learning something or doing anything productive. 🤯 Yes, I know that can lead to burnout. I do make sure to take breaks and force myself to
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy Deciding to minor on top of my major wasn’t exactly an easy choice at first. I’ve worked around 40-50 hours a week and taken 12-15 credits in summer, fall, and spring for the past 2 years. Top that with certifications, extra learning, fun time, and a
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Contact Privacy Policy I spent about 6 months studying for my security +. For the first 3 months, I just put Professor Messer on repeat anytime I had downtime and mostly used him as background noise, along with Exam Cram’s YouTube video. For the last three months, I actively
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Cloud Storage – Writing Sample What is a QR Code and Their Types? – Writing Sample Contact Hey there! Today, I want to take a moment to share my personal journey—a delicate balancing act that involves working full-time as a security analyst, pursuing a degree in cyber operations, with
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Cloud Storage – Writing Sample What is a QR Code and Their Types? – Writing Sample Contact In the ever-changing world of the internet, there are many ways to save and protect your data. Whether you need to share files in a more secure and efficient way or just
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Cloud Storage – Writing Sample What is a QR Code and Their Types? – Writing Sample Contact A QR Code, or Quick Response code, is a type of barcode that can be read by a smartphone or other device equipped with a barcode reader. QR Codes have been around
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Menu Home About Blog Hobbies Portfolio Cloud Storage – Writing Sample What is a QR Code and Their Types? – Writing Sample Security Awareness Project Contact Privacy Policy I wasn’t initially going to apply for any IT jobs until I had my CompTIA A+ parts 1 and 2 done. At that point, I was in
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