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 # Hi, I'm Darnell! 
-**Security Engineer | Cloud | IAM | Instructor**  
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+**Cybersecurity Professional | Instructor | IAM Specialist**  
+*Founder of [NAXS Labs](https://naxslabs.com)*
 
 ## 🔒 Cybersecurity Projects:
 
 ### Identity & Access Management (IAM)
-- [AD Sync with Okta](https://naxslabs.com/how-to-sync-active-directory-with-okta/)
-- [Okta Policies & Conditional Access](https://naxslabs.com/okta-policies-enrollment-authentication-and-session-control/)
+- [AD Sync with Okta Configuration](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/ad-okta-sync)
+- [Conditional Access Policy Implementation](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/conditional-access-policies) *(Coming Soon)*
+- [Multi-Factor Authentication Setup](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/mfa-setup)
+- [RBAC Implementation](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/rbac-implementation)
 
-### Network & Cloud Security
-- [Azure SOC with Sentinel](https://git.naxslabs.com/darnellkeith/azure_soc)
-- [Protecting Sensitive Data with IPsec](https://naxslabs.com/protecting-sensitive-data-with-ipsec)
-- [Vulnerability Management with Azure](https://naxslabs.com/) *(In progress)*
+### Network Administration & 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
-- [Combating LLMNR Attacks](https://naxslabs.com/combating-llmnr-attacks/)
+- [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)
 
-## 🎓 Education:
-- **Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance**  
-  *Western Governors University (WGU)*
+### 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)
 
-- **Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance**  
-  *Western Governors University (WGU)* - Starting (2025)
+### 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:
+## 🎓 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:**
-- CCSP (7-15-2025)
-- Okta Professional (8-23-25)
+- CCSP (Cloud Security)
+- Okta Professional & Administrator
 
-## 📚 Other Projects:
-- [BAIC Institute](hxxps://baicinstitute[.]org) (Working on it)
-- [NAXS LABS](https://naxslabs.com) (Under Construction)
+## 📚 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)
 
 ## 🔧 Current Focus:
-- Network Security
-- Cloud Security
-- Identity & Access
-- System Hardening
-- Vulnerability Management
-- Compliance Support (for NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, etc.)
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+- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
+- 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*