Aspiring Security Analyst

Obsessed with everything Cybersecurity

Hello Friend! My name is Forrest Sample and I love cybersecurity!!! Want some proof, please take a look at my projects and figure out.

What I’m working on

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Building and configuring a virtualized home lab environment using Proxmox VE.

I'm actively working on setting up a Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) to host multiple virtual machines and containers as part of a self-hosted infrastructure project. The goal is to create a scalable and secure platform for experimenting with network services, cybersecurity tools, and automation workflows.

Projects

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Home Ticket System using Docker and Peppermint
Docker

I developed and deployed a ticketing system on a Linux-based server, leveraging Docker to ensure a modular and easily maintainable environment. The system uses Peppermint, a lightweight and efficient open-source ticketing solution, to manage and track support requests. By containerizing the application with Docker, I streamlined the deployment process and...

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Setting up my own self-hosted VPN
HackingLab

I deployed and configured a self-hosted VPN server to enable secure, encrypted remote access to my home network. Using OpenVPN, I implemented certificate-based authentication, disabled password logins, and configured firewall rules to restrict unnecessary ports. The setup enhances privacy and allows secure browsing over untrusted networks. This project reinforced my...

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Jellyfin media server on Linux based machine
HomeLab

I set up a self-hosted Jellyfin media server on a Linux-based home server with a static IP address. To maintain security, the server is only accessible from within the local network or remotely through a self-hosted VPN, effectively restricting external exposure. The system is configured to run directly on the...

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SFTP server on a linux based machine
HackingLab

I configured an SFTP server on a Linux-based system to allow secure, encrypted file transfers over SSH. The server supports shell access for authenticated users, with individual accounts configured to ensure appropriate access levels. I implemented SSH key-based authentication to enhance login security and configured the firewall to restrict access...

Experience

DESKTOP SUPPORT ANALYST
MPower, Desktop Support Analyst
Philadelphia, PA | August, 2022 - April, 2025

TECHNICAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
PARX CASINO, HELP DESK
BENSALEM, PA | August, 2019 - August, 2022

CASINO DEALER
PARX CASINO, TABLE GAMES DEALER
BENSALEM, PA | August, 2013 - August, 2019

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

A.A in Applied Science
Community College of Philadelphia September, 2019 - December, 2020

Studied information systems while attending Community College of Philadelphia which gave taught me the basics of computers, software development, networking, and cybersecurity. Various labs allowed me to have hands-on experience with Cisco packet tracer, Splunk, MySQL, and complete programming projects involving Python and Java.