I'm an IT Support Specialist transitioning into Cloud Security Engineering with a specialization in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Currently building my technical foundation through certifications, hands-on Azure labs, and an AS in Cybersecurity at Coastline College.
| Certification | Issuer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA A+ | CompTIA | ✅ Certified |
| CompTIA Network+ | CompTIA | ✅ Certified |
| ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) | ISC2 | ✅ Certified |
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) | Microsoft | ✅ Certified |
| Microsoft SC-900 | Microsoft | ✅ Certified |
| Google IT Support Professional | ✅ Certified | |
| CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA | 🔄 In Progress |
- CompTIA Security+ (exam May 2026)
- Python Essentials 1 & 2 — Python Institute / Cisco NetAcad
- Intermediate Incident Response coursework
- AS in Cybersecurity — Coastline College (graduating Spring 2027)
Cloud Security Engineer — IAM Specialization
Focus areas:
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Conditional Access & Zero Trust
- Azure RBAC and identity governance
- IAM automation with Python
- Microsoft AZ-104 & SC-300 (next certs)
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| azure-iam-labs | Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access labs |
| sc-300-identity-labs | IAM and identity governance labs |
| cybersecurity-labs | Security+ aligned lab exercises |
| python-scripts | Automation scripts and PCAP exercises |
| linux-labs | Linux administration exercises |
| incident-response-labs | IR frameworks and threat hunting labs |
| security-plus-notes | Security+ study notes and PBQ strategies |
| kenneth-scott-portfolio | Full professional portfolio |
Building toward Cloud Security Engineering one cert, one lab, and one script at a time.