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Laila Hamdan

Chicago,IL

Summary

Cybersecurity student with a minor in computer crime and forensics. My focus lies in digital forensics and incident response. I'm passionate about investigating cyber threats and adept at employing effective security measures. I'm eager to apply my skills to protect digital assets in professional settings.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Data Analyst Intern

NewRoot Learning Institute
09.2023 - Current
  • Data collection, monitoring/evaluating tracking systems and data management with a focus on ensuring data quality and collection efficiency
  • Help with set-up, monitoring, & processing enhancements for NewRoot’s data collection and reporting systems
  • Assist in Beta/UAT testing of database enhancements

Lead Writing Center Tutor

Loyola University Chicago
09.2022 - Current
  • Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist students in developing their writing skills
  • Serve as a mentor to new and existing writing center tutors, offering guidance on tutoring techniques, communication strategies, and effective feedback method,
  • Provide constructive feedback on various writing projects, including essays, research papers, and creative works.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • Computer Forensics
  • Java
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Database Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Wireshark
  • Application security
  • Secure Coding
  • Quality Checking Data
  • Writing

Projects

Clicked Vulnerability Assessment (2023)

  • Tasked with being a cybersecurity analyst for a company suffering a data breach. They will look at public and external OSINT vulnerabilities, analyze and scan network IPs, analyze log/packet data, and create a vulnerability report, with prioritization of vulnerabilities.

National Cyber League (2023-2024)

  • Participated in a series of cybersecurity games to work to solve challenges such as identifying hackers from forensic data, pen-testing and auditing vulnerable websites, recovering from ransomware attacks, and more. Done as requirement for Motorola Solutions Scholarship

National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (2024)

  • Participated in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC), a premier event where teams defend simulated corporate networks against cyber attacks while maintaining critical services and responding to business tasks under pressure.

JavaScript Coding powered by MIT Open Learning (2022)

  • Gain proficiency in fundamental web programming concepts while creating web applications with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Craft user interactions, design UI components, and iterate on web application development.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working

Timeline

Data Analyst Intern

NewRoot Learning Institute
09.2023 - Current

Lead Writing Center Tutor

Loyola University Chicago
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Loyola University Chicago
Laila Hamdan