DIANA WANJIRU

Cybersecurity student Aspiring SOC Analyst AWS re/Start Graduate

👋 Hi, I’m Diana Wanjiru

I’m a passionate Cybersecurity student at Meru University of Science and Technology, currently in my second year, and I aspire to become a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. My journey into cybersecurity began with a deep curiosity about how systems work and how to protect them from the growing landscape of digital threats.

Over time, I’ve developed strong technical and analytical skills in areas such as network security, incident response, Linux administration, and cloud computing. I’m particularly interested in threat analysis, SIEM tools, and vulnerability assessment, as they combine both investigative and technical problem-solving skills — two things I enjoy most.

🧠 Education and Training

🎓 BSc. in Cybersecurity — Meru University of Science and Technology (Expected Graduation: 2027) 📜 Certifications & Programs:

AWS re/Start Graduate — Cloud Computing, Linux, Networking Fundamentals, Databases, and Python programming

Microsoft Student SOC Program Foundations

Cisco Networking Academy — Introduction to Cybersecurity, Linux Unhatched, Cyber Threat Management

Coursera — Social Media Marketing & Management

🔧 Technical Skills

  • Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), Windows

  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, Wireshark

  • Cybersecurity Tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Splunk, TryHackMe, Hack The Box

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, IAM, S3, CloudWatch)

  • Programming & Scripting: Python (basic), Bash

Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, teamwork, communication, and attention to detail

💻 Projects & Learning

I enjoy building and sharing my hands-on learning experiences through cybersecurity labs, write-ups, and cloud projects. Some of my ongoing projects and challenges include:

Setting up and monitoring a home lab SOC using open-source tools

Completing TryHackMe and Hack The Box rooms for penetration testing

Designing and deploying a portfolio website to showcase my growth and skills in cybersecurity

You can check out my projects and write-ups in the Projects and Write-ups sections.

🌍 Beyond Technology

When I’m not studying or doing cybersecurity labs, I love exploring tech communities, reading about digital transformation and cyber awareness, and mentoring peers interested in cybersecurity. I also enjoy creative design, personal growth content, and social media management — because storytelling and awareness are as important in security as technical skills.

📫 Get in Touch

I’m always open to connecting with like-minded individuals and professionals in the cybersecurity and cloud space. You can reach me through:

📧 Email: dee18wanjiru@gmail.com

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diana21wanjiru

🐙 GitHub: github.com/wanjirudiana

“Security is not a product, but a process.” — Bruce Schneier