Dasun Dasun Udara Lakshan

Motivated Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in network security, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessment. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and proactive protection of digital systems against evolving cyber threats.

• CCNA Introduction to Networks, University of Morawata (Cisco Networking Academy), 2024
• Cisco CyberOps Associate (CBROPS)
• CompTIA Security+ 701 - coursera ( In progress)
• Ethical Hacking: Windows Exploitation Basics — Certificate awarded by Udemy

• Libranet E-Library Web Project (Group Project)
  Worked collaboratively with a team to design and develop a web application for managing an e-library system. Contributed to building features that streamlined digital resource management and enhanced user accessibility.
• AI-Powered PC Building Assistant (In Development)
  Currently designing and developing an intelligent AI-driven assistant to provide real-time, personalized guidance for custom PC builds. Focused on integrating advanced compatibility checks and dynamic user support to simplify hardware selection and enhance the overall user experience.

• Completed extensive hands-on training on Hack The Box, covering key areas of cybersecurity such as Linux fundamentals, web request analysis, and SQL injection techniques. Gained practical skills in vulnerability assessment, secure file transfers, and using the Metasploit framework for exploitation. Additionally, developed expertise in attacking web applications through fuzzing with FFUF and deepened understanding of core information security concepts. This practical experience enhanced my ability to identify, analyze, and exploit security weaknesses in real-world environments.
• Currently engaged in the Hack The Box lab "Learn the Basics of Penetration Testing," where I am gaining foundational skills through hands-on exercises that simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios. This experience provides practical exposure to identifying vulnerabilities, exploiting systems, and applying penetration testing methodologies in a controlled environment, strengthening my ability to tackle real-life security challenges.
• Try Hack Me, Completed 28 rooms and earned 10 badges, enhancing skills in system enumeration, exploitation, and privilege escalation.

• Provincial 1st Place & Island-Level Participant – Group Music Performance
  Won 1st place in the provincial-level group music competition, leading to qualification and participation at the island-level event, showcasing musical talent, teamwork, and performance excellence on a national stage.
• Zonal and Provincial-Level Athlete – Track & Field (100m & 200m Sprints)
  Secured top positions in 100m and 200m running events at both zonal and provincial competitions, demonstrating discipline, physical endurance, and competitive spirit.
• Placed in Group English Song Competition
  Participated in a group English song performance and secured a winning position, highlighting vocal performance skills and collaboration.
• Prefect – MO/R.M.V
  Held a leadership role by maintaining discipline, organizing student activities, and supporting school events.
• Head Prefect – Dhammavijaya Dhamma School
  Led the prefect team, coordinated student responsibilities, and represented the student body in school functions and cultural events.

• Ms. Nilusha Chamindi Perera, Lecturer at KIU, 072 411 0843, nilusha@kiu.ac.lk
• Ms. Chamodya Rathnayaka, Lecturer at KIU, 076 781 6458, chamodya@kiu.ac.lk