Cyber Portfolio

Why Is Building A Portfolio So Important?

Building a cybersecurity portfolio is essential for landing a job because it demonstrates your practical skills, sets you apart from other candidates, and showcases your problem-solving abilities. It highlights your commitment to continuous learning, builds credibility, and provides concrete examples of your work, which can facilitate interview discussions. A portfolio also reflects your personal brand and demonstrates both your technical and soft skills, giving employers a comprehensive view of your capabilities and dedication to the field.

Free Portfolio Websites

Free hosting for static websites using GitHub repositories.

Use the "Featured" section to add project links, certificates, and articles.

You can organize your projects, certifications, and achievements in a visually appealing and structured manner.

Showcase your cybersecurity knowledge through articles and tutorials.


Tips for Building Your Portfolio

  • Include Detailed Descriptions: For each project or CTF challenge, include a detailed description of what you did, the tools you used, and the outcomes.
  • Showcase Certifications: Highlight your cybersecurity certifications prominently.
  • Document Your Learning Path: Share your journey and learning experiences in cybersecurity.
  • Include Practical Examples: Demonstrate your skills with practical examples, such as code snippets, screenshots, and detailed write-ups.
  • Keep It Updated: Regularly update your portfolio with new projects, achievements, and certifications.

Capture The Flag

TryHackMe provides a range of CTF-style challenges and learning paths designed to teach and test your cybersecurity skills. They offer both free and paid options.

OverTheWire features a series of CTF-style wargames that cover various cybersecurity topics. It's an excellent resource for hands-on practice and learning.

A platform listing various CTF competitions from around the world. It's a great place to find upcoming events and track your progress and rankings in the CTF community.


Practice Labs

Real-world hacking practice with OffSec hands-on labs.

VulnHub provides materials allowing anyone to gain practical hands-on experience.

Learn anywhere, anytime, with free interactive labs and progress-tracking.

1800+ Lab Exercises, covering all the cybersecurity domains.

Gain a deep understanding of vulnerabilities and methods of exploitation.

Training ground for hackers to test and expand their ethical hacking skills with challenges, CTFs, and more.


Virtual Internships

Opportunities for hands-on experience and projects.

Access to resources and labs to practice skills.

Real-world experience and exposure to various cybersecurity functions.

Listings of remote internships in cybersecurity and IT.

Short-term, project-based virtual internships called "micro-internships."