Abdisamad Yusuf – Cybersecurity Professional

Hi,👋 I’m Abdisamad Yusuf

– Cybersecurity Professional

I help businesses and individuals protect their systems from cyber threats through cloud security solutions and expert cybersecurity training.

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AWS Certified

TryHackMe Top 1%

CompTIA Certified

About Me

I'm Abdisamad Yusuf, an aspiring cybersecurity professional with a Computer Science degree and a strong interest in network security and cloud security. Over the past 3 years, I’ve gained hands-on experience in IT support, information security, and web design.

I hold certifications from Google, ISC2, AWS, and Microsoft, and I’m the founder of two startups: GuardAura, which offers cybersecurity services, and Sameelo, focused on web design and digital solutions.

I spend most of my time sharpening my skills on platforms like TryHackMe (Top 1% globally), LetsDefend, and CyberDefenders. My mission is simple: to help people and businesses stay safe in today’s connected world.

I'm always open to new roles in cybersecurity or cloud computing, meaningful collaborations, and opportunities where I can grow and make a real impact.

Featured Projects

I’ve built several home lab projects while learning cybersecurity. Check out some of my favorite ones below.

Active Directory Lab Setup

Configured a home lab with Active Directory using Oracle VirtualBox, enabling user management and administration through PowerShell.

Active DirectoryIdentity Management (IAM)PowerShellVirtual Machine

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AWS Login Alert System with CloudTrail, EventBridge, and SNS

Built a real-time AWS login alert system that emails you whenever the root or IAM user logs in, using CloudTrail, EventBridge, and SNS.

CloudTrailEventBridgeSNS (Simple Notification Service)AWS Security

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Vulnerability Management Lab

Established a vulnerability scanning lab using OpenVAS on a Kali Linux virtual machine, enhancing skills in identifying and effectively responding to security issues.

Vulnerability ScannerOpenVASKali Linux

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