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Forage Cybersecurity Job Simulations
Documented virtual cybersecurity experiences completed in 2026. These are separate from paid employment and independent hands-on security labs.
AIG Shields Up: Cybersecurity Job Simulation
Platform: Forage · Completed: October 4, 2026
- Completed a cybersecurity threat analysis simulation for the Cyber Defense Unit, staying updated on CISA publications.
- Researched reported vulnerabilities, identified affected infrastructure and ownership, and assessed security risk.
- Drafted a clear advisory email to guide infrastructure teams on vulnerability remediation.
- Used Python in a controlled training exercise to brute-force a provided ransomware decryption password rather than paying the simulated ransom.
Threat AnalysisCISA Advisory AnalysisVulnerability ResearchIncident ResponsePythonRansomware ResponseSecurity Communication
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Mastercard Cybersecurity Job Simulation
Platform: Forage · Completed: September 20, 2026
- Designed a phishing email simulation using a realistic security-awareness scenario.
- Interpreted supplied phishing simulation results and identified teams requiring additional awareness training.
- Produced a phishing-awareness training presentation covering phishing tactics, red flags, reporting and prevention.
CybersecuritySecurity AwarenessPhishing AnalysisSecurity TrainingData AnalysisData VisualizationCommunication
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Datacom Cyber Security Operations Job Simulation
Platform: Forage · Completed: September 20, 2026
- Investigated a simulated cyberattack and documented findings, indicators, response priorities and security recommendations.
- Conducted a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment using a 5×5 likelihood/consequence approach.
- Assessed phishing, ransomware, third-party exposure, e-commerce/AWS and remote-access risks in the simulated client environment.
Information SecurityOSINTResearchRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementSecurity AnalysisCommunication
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Deloitte Australia Cyber Job Simulation
Platform: Forage · Completed: October 4, 2026
- Completed a job simulation involving reading and analysing web activity logs.
- Supported a simulated client investigation into a cybersecurity breach.
- Analysed dashboard request sequences to identify suspicious automated activity.
- Used networking and web-security concepts to assess whether the dashboard could have been accessed directly from the public internet.
- Answered questions to identify suspicious user activity.
Log AnalysisComputer NetworkingWeb SecurityIncident InvestigationSuspicious Activity AnalysisAPI Analysis
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Evidence note: These programs are Forage virtual job simulations / virtual experience programs. They are not employment with the participating companies.