About
Defense-first technical focus
David Malan is building a portfolio around practical cybersecurity work that emphasizes monitoring, investigation, system hardening, and continuous learning. The goal is simple: communicate trust, technical clarity, and readiness for real-world security challenges.
Blue Team
Defensive mindset
Linux + Net
Systems foundation
Research
Hands-on learning
Specialties
Core cybersecurity strengths
Blue Teaming
Defensive workflows centered on detection, triage, and response readiness.
SOC Operations
Alert review, investigation habits, and operational thinking for security monitoring.
Linux Systems
Comfort working in terminal-driven environments for administration and analysis.
Networking
Strong grounding in protocols, traffic flow, and infrastructure fundamentals.
Packet Analysis
Traffic inspection and evidence-based troubleshooting using network data.
Security Research
Ongoing exploration of threats, tooling, techniques, and defensive best practices.
Highlights
Projects and credentials
A strong cybersecurity portfolio should show applied work, validated knowledge, and a commitment to sharing useful insights. This section highlights the areas visitors are most likely to explore next.
Resources
Insights, notes, and learning
Use the resources area to publish articles on blue team workflows, Linux, networking, packet analysis, and security research for recruiters, peers, and collaborators.
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