Will apply Windows security controls to build and document a more secure endpoint configuration. The lab will examine user-account protections, password policies, firewall settings, system updates, and other operating-system hardening practices. The completed project will demonstrate how common configuration changes can reduce system exposure and improve endpoint security.

Will design and configure a simulated network using Cisco Packet Tracer to demonstrate foundational networking skills. The project will apply IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, switching, routing, and connectivity troubleshooting while documenting the network topology and configuration process. The goal is to demonstrate an understanding of how network components work together to provide reliable and organized connectivity.

Will capture and analyze network traffic using Wireshark to examine how devices and protocols communicate across a network. The project will identify common protocols, review TCP/IP behavior, analyze packet-level information, and investigate network activity for troubleshooting or security-related observations. Findings will be documented in a clear technical format to demonstrate practical network-analysis skills.

Will build a Windows domain lab to explore centralized identity and access management using Active Directory and Group Policy. The project will include users, groups, organizational units, permissions, password policies, and centralized configuration controls. The completed lab will demonstrate foundational Windows administration skills and how enterprise environments manage users, systems, and security policies.