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Moustapha Antoine Mindaoudou

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MSc Cybersecurity student. Translating technical threats into business resilience through Risk Management and Digital Forensics.

Featured Projects

A selection of my recent security and risk projects

Enron Dataset Processing
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Enron Dataset Processing

This project explores the Enron email dataset (~517,000 emails) to uncover patterns in internal communication.

Python Pandas NumPy Matplotlib +3
Remediation Plan - CVE-2023-34362
Live

Remediation Plan - CVE-2023-34362

A comprehensive GRC remediation strategy addressing the MOVEit Transfer breach, including root cause analysis, risk quantification, and ISO 27001 control mapping.

ISO 27001 / 27002 ISO 27005 (risk assessment) NIST 800-30 & 800-53 CIS Controls v8 +7
Phishing analysis and detection
Live

Phishing analysis and detection

Designed and implemented an automated phishing analysis and response workflow using SOAR principles to identify, analyse, and triage phishing indicators efficiently.

Tines SOAR workflows Webhooks REST APIs +5
Azure Cloud Honeypot & Threat Analysis
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Azure Cloud Honeypot & Threat Analysis

Deployed a vulnerable Azure Virtual Machine to simulate a honeypot, aggregating and analyzing live brute-force attacks from the open internet.

Microsoft Azure Azure Virtual Machines Network Security Groups (NSG) Windows +4

Security & Technology Stack

DFIR, eDiscovery, GRC, and Security Awareness & Risk Context

Blue Team & Incident Response

Windows Security & Event Analysis
Linux Security
Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark)
Incident Response

GRC & Identity Security

Risk Management & GRC
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Data Protection & DLP
Cloud Security Fundamentals (Azure)

eDiscovery & Legal Technology

Relativity
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery
Legal Hold & Retention
Evidence Handling & Documentation

Programming & Automation

Python (Security Scripting)
SQL / MySQL
PowerShell Automation
Git & GitHub
C# Development

Security Awareness & Risk Context

NMAP.ORGNMAP.ORG
Network Reconnaissance (Nmap)
Web Application Testing (Burp Suite)
Kali Linux (Lab Environment)

Certifications

Industry-recognised credentials

Certifications

Security+
Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
Microsoft SC-900
Purview (Retention & eDiscovery)
Relativity Certified Pro
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
OSCP (In progress)

Experience

Front Desk Receptionist / Sales Associate

Forest Sofa Limited

Provided professional front-desk and customer service support, managing inquiries and appointments efficiently. Handled sales transactions and inventory tracking, ensuring accurate documentation of all operations. Maintained records and logs in compliance with company policies, supporting operational governance. Assisted management with administrative tasks, internal reporting, and team coordination. Developed strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills transferable to risk and compliance roles.

Education

MSc Cyber Security

Manchester Metropolitan University

Postgraduate degree in Cyber Security with a focus on defensive security, governance, risk and compliance, and applied research.

BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production

University of Salford

Undergraduate degree in Games Design and Production, building skills in design thinking, systems design, creative problem-solving, and delivering projects in multidisciplinary teams.

Game and Interactive Media Design

The Manchester College

Developed logic, systems thinking, and scripting skills (C#) essential for application security. Experience working in agile multidisciplinary teams and rigorous software testing.
Recent Posts
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Certified Lab from HTB

Medium-difficulty Windows machine designed around an breach scenario.

Moustapha Antoine Mindaoudou

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I’m currently seeking graduate cybersecurity roles, internships, or early-career opportunities in GRC, Forensics, Cloud Security, or Blue Team operations.