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From: Darnell Keith <darnell@naxslabs.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 18:29:00 +0000
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 # Hi, I'm Darnell! 
-**Cybersecurity Professional | Instructor | IAM Specialist**  
+**Security | Networking | IAM | Instructor**  
 *Founder of [NAXS Labs](https://naxslabs.com)*
 
 ## 🔒 Cybersecurity Projects:
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 - [Multi-Factor Authentication Setup](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/mfa-setup)
 - [RBAC Implementation](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/rbac-implementation)
 
-### Network Administration & Security
+### Network & Cloud Security
 - [Suricata IDS/IPS Implementation](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/suricata-ids-ips)
 - [VPN & IPSec Configuration (EVE-NG Lab)](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/eve-ng-ipsec-lab)
-- [Network Hardening Scripts](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/network-hardening)
-- [Firewall Configuration Management](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/firewall-config)
 
-### Data Security
-- [Data Encryption Implementations](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/data-encryption)
-- [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/dlp-solutions)
-- [Database Hardening Guides](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/database-hardening)
-- [Access Control Management](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/access-control)
 
 ### Security Testing
-- [Penetration Testing Lab Environment](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/pentest-lab)
-- [Custom Testing Scripts](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/security-testing-scripts)
-- [Security Assessment Tools](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/security-assessment-tools)
-- [Automated Vulnerability Scanners](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/vuln-scanners)
+- [Security Testing Labs](https://naxslabs.com/blog)
 
-### Automation & Scripting
-- **Python**
-  - [Security Automation Scripts](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/python-security-scripts)
-  - [Log Analysis Tools](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/python-log-analysis)
-- **PowerShell**
-  - [Windows Security Hardening Scripts](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/powershell-security-hardening)
-  - [AD Management Utilities](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/powershell-ad-utils)
-- **Bash**
-  - [Linux Security Scripts](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/bash-security-scripts)
-  - [Network Monitoring Tools](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/bash-network-monitoring)
 
-### Learning & Development
-- **Assembly & Low-Level Programming**
-  - [Malware Analysis Practice](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/assembly-malware-analysis) *(In Progress)*
-- **C++ Security Applications**
-  - [Buffer Overflow Examples](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/cpp-buffer-overflow-examples) *(In Progress)*
 
 ## 🎓 Certifications:
 **Current:**
-- CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, CySA+, PenTest+, Project+
+- CompTIA: Security+, Network+, A+, CySA+, PenTest+, Project+
 - (ISC)² SSCP
-- SANS GCIH, GSEC, GFACT
+- SANS: GCIH, GSEC, GFACT
 - Linux LPI, ITIL v4
 
 **In Progress:**
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 - Okta Professional & Administrator
 
 ## 📚 Teaching & Content:
-- [Cybersecurity Course Materials](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/cybersecurity-course-materials)
-- [Lab Exercises & Walkthroughs](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/lab-exercises)
-- [Security Concepts Explained](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/security-concepts)
+- [Lab Exercises & Walkthroughs](https://naxslabs.com/blog)
+- [BAIC Institute](https://baicinstitute.org) (Coming Soon)
 
 ## 🔧 Current Focus:
 - Identity & Access Management (IAM)
+- Network Security
 - Cloud Security Architecture
-- Security Automation & Orchestration
 - Advanced Threat Detection
 
 ## 🤝 Connect with me:
 [Website](https://naxslabs.com) | [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/darnellkeith) | [Email](mailto:darnell@naxslabs.com)
 
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-*"Security is not a product, but a process." - Bruce Schneier*