Prayag | CSIT & Cybersecurity

// 01 — ABOUT

About Me

Prayag | CSIT Student | Kathmandu 🇳🇵

I'm a 5th-semester B.Sc. CSIT student at Himalaya College of Engineering, passionate about the intersection of system internals, networking, and cybersecurity. I believe understanding the OS is the foundation of every security discipline.

My daily environment switches between Windows 11 for productivity and Ubuntu 24.04 for hands-on system administration, scripting, and security tooling.

💻 GitHub Projects

⬛ Operating Systems

Windows 11 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux CLI Bash Scripting

⬛ Languages & Tools

C Programming Python Cisco IOS Packet Tracer Wireshark

⬛ Focus Areas

Network Security OS Internals Linux Admin TCP/IP

// 02 — CERTIFICATIONS

Cert Roadmap

A structured 7-phase journey from foundation to mastery.

I'm pursuing a strategic pathway to becoming a cybersecurity professional. Each phase builds foundational knowledge—from hardware and networking through advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

My goal is to develop a comprehensive skill set that combines theoretical understanding with hands-on practical experience, enabling me to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges with confidence. Note: These represent my planned study phases and target dates. Certification exams will be taken upon completing each phase's material.

Phase 01

✓ COMPLETE

CompTIA

A+ Core 1 & 2

Hardware, networking fundamentals, OS troubleshooting, security basics, and operational procedures.

100%

Phase 02

⟳ IN PROGRESS

Cisco

CCNA 200-301

Routing & switching, VLANs, OSPF, ACLs, network security fundamentals, and IPv6 implementation.

~55%

Phase 03

◌ UPCOMING

Linux

Linux & Python

LPIC-1 certification: Linux system administration, scripting, Python automation, and shell programming fundamentals.

Oct 2026

Phase 04

◌ UPCOMING

Security

Security Fundamentals

CEH prerequisites: Cryptography, access control, common vulnerabilities, threat assessment, and security architecture principles.

Dec 2026

Phase 05

◌ UPCOMING

Hacking

Practical Hacking

OSCP prerequisites: Penetration testing techniques, exploitation, post-exploitation, and advanced network security concepts.

Feb 2027

Phase 06

◌ UPCOMING

CTF

HackTheBox & CTF

Hands-on capture the flag challenges, real-world scenarios, and advanced exploitation techniques on HackTheBox platform.

Apr 2027

Phase 07

◌ UPCOMING

Professional

eJPT & PJPT

eLearnSecurity Junior & Professional certifications: Advanced penetration testing and professional security expertise.

Jun 2027

// 03 — LEADERSHIP

Community Role

CSIT Association of Nepal

Organization · 9 mos

Hybrid

Treasurer

Apr 2026 - Present · 2 mos

💼 Event Management, Budget Management and Financial Planning

Executive Committee Member

Sep 2025 - Apr 2026 · 8 mos

📢 Communication, Strategic Planning and Community Engagement

// 04 — PROJECTS

Technical Work

GitHub Profile

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Main Portfolio

All cybersecurity projects, Cisco Packet Tracer labs, Python scripts, and system administration tools. Explore my complete technical journey and open-source contributions.

E-Commerce Nike Replica

Full-featured e-commerce interface replicating Nike's design. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for responsive shopping experience.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Responsive

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Network Design & Simulation

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Cisco Packet Tracer

Network design and routing simulation using Cisco Packet Tracer. VLAN configuration, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP static & dynamic routing. Troubleshooting connectivity issues and ensuring network resilience.

Networking Packet Tracer VLAN Routing

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Computer Graphics

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OpenGL — Viewing & Lighting

3D graphics project with solid cube placed in center on surface. Mouse-aided lighting, shadow and reflection effects. Comprehensive understanding of core graphics concepts including coordinate systems and lighting.

OpenGL C++ 3D Graphics

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Frontend Development

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