Cybersecurity Networking

Nabin Tiwari

Aspiring Network & Security Engineer | Cybersecurity Enthusiast | Pentesting Enthusiast

Building secure networks, understanding traffic, and learning to defend systems.

Focus
Active Directory, VLANs, Snort/UFW, Wireshark

About Me

A quick summary of what I’m learning and how I approach networking & security.

Computer Science student with knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and system administration. Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting networks, managing Active Directory environments, implementing Group Policies, and monitoring network traffic using tools such as Wireshark and Nmap. Familiar with DHCP, VLANs, access control, Windows/Linux systems, and virtualized lab environments. Experienced in ISP environments providing technical support, with a strong understanding of networking and system infrastructure.

Skills

Core topics I work with.

Networking 85%
TCP/IPOSI ModelSubnettingDHCP VLANsInter-VLAN RoutingOSPF Basics
System Administration 80%
LinuxWindows Server 2022AD DSGPO DHCP Server
Virtualization 75%
VirtualBoxVirtual Labs
Security 78%
ACLsNATNetwork SegmentationFirewall (UFW)
Tools 88%
WiresharkNmapSnort IDSSyslog Monitoring

Experience

Hands-on support and troubleshooting experience.

Himalayan Online Service Pvt. Ltd. – Network Technical Support Intern

Intern
  • LAN support and troubleshooting
  • Router and wireless configuration assistance
  • Network monitoring and issue resolution
  • Team collaboration for service stability

Projects

A few labs and designs showcasing practical networking & security skills.

Windows Server 2022 Active Directory Lab

Built an AD DS environment to understand domain setup, user/group management, and policy-driven configuration using GPO.

Windows Server 2022 AD DS GPO

Network Security Monitoring Lab (Snort + UFW)

Implemented a security monitoring setup using Snort IDS and configured UFW rules for controlled inbound/outbound traffic.

Snort IDS UFW Traffic Analysis

Enterprise Network Design (VLAN, ACL, routing)

Designed a segmented network with VLANs and ACLs, focusing on routing strategy and access control between network zones.

VLANs ACLs Inter-VLAN Routing

Linux System Administration Lab

Practiced core Linux administration tasks: services, permissions, and basic hardening—building a strong base for security work.

Linux Networking Basics System Hardening

Certifications

Courses and practice labs I’ve completed or worked through.

CCNA: Introduction to Networks (Cisco)
CCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
Introduction to Cyber Security (Simplilearn)
Fortinet Threat Landscape 3.0
Google Cloud Security Fundamentals
TryHackMe Labs (Vulnversity, Nmap, SQL Injection, Burp Suite)
PortSwigger Web Security Academy Labs

Education

Currently pursuing my degree.

Texas College of Management & IT
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
Ongoing
Expected 2028

Contact

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, labs, or networking opportunities.

Phone 9861791851
LinkedIn nabintiwari000
Location Kathmandu, Nepal

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Projects