π Top 10 Cybersecurity Projects That Will Make You Stand Out
Want to impress recruiters and build real hands-on skills in cybersecurity? Start with these 10 projects that showcase practical knowledge, problem-solving, and initiative: 1οΈβ£ Home SOC Lab β Build a SOC with Wazuh, ELK, or Splunk and simulate attacks. 2οΈβ£ Threat Hunting & SIEM Rules β Create rules to detect suspicious activity. 3οΈβ£ Malware Analysis β Analyze malware safely and document behavior. 4οΈβ£ CTF Challenges β Solve hacking challenges and share write-ups. 5οΈβ£ Phishing Awareness β Run simulated phishing campaigns (with consent). 6οΈβ£ Vulnerability Assessment β Scan networks or apps and report findings. 7οΈβ£ Cloud Security β Secure AWS/Azure/GCP with proper policies and monitoring. 8οΈβ£ Security Automation β Automate tasks with Python, PowerShell, or Bash. 9οΈβ£ Web App Security β Test and patch a web app for OWASP Top 10 issues. π Cybersecurity Portfolio β Document all projects on GitHub or a blog. Build a small web app, test it for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and patch issues. π₯ Question for the group: Which one would you start with first? Drop your pick in the comments and tell us why!