Portfolio

Hi, I’m Francisco.

I’m a cybersecurity student who discovered my passion for IT during my time at 42, and I’m now focusing fully on cybersecurity at LGK. I’m especially interested in cryptography and in protecting people’s data, and I enjoy learning through hands‑on labs and real problem‑solving.

As part of my studies, I’m looking for a cybersecurity internship where I can keep improving, contribute to meaningful work, and learn from experienced professionals. I’m still growing, but I’m motivated, curious, and committed to becoming better every day.

Francisco Fernandes Fonte

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Projects

Steganography Project

A secure password vault using image steganography and cryptography.

  • Focus: secure storage using steganographic techniques.
  • Cryptography integration for data protection.
  • Implemented in Python.

PYCOD SIEM Project (wip)

A SIEM-style security monitoring pipeline built with Python and Streamlit.

  • Tools: Python, Streamlit, ML-based analysis.
  • Log collection and analysis workflow around a ML script.
  • Streamlit Dashboard to review suspicious events and alerts.

Dockerized SSH Honeypot Monitoring Stack

Collecting and visualizing attack data from a Cowrie SSH honeypot.

  • Docker, Docker Compose, Cowrie, Python, PostgreSQL, Grafana.
  • Built a containerized pipeline that parses Cowrie logs into PostgreSQL for Grafana dashboards
  • Outcome: Honeypot monitoring setup that ingests and visualizes SSH events.

OPNsense Lab

Designing and implementing a firewall with controlled web access and services.

  • Tools: OPNsense, Proxmox, Kea DHCP, Unbound DNS, WireGuard.
  • Set up a three‑interface OPNsense firewall with DHCP, VPN, and filtering.
  • Published DMZ services via WAN/LAN using Destination NAT and access rules.
  • Outcome: A reliable secure gateway with working traffic flows and access control.

Cloud Lab with AWS Core Services

Designing and implementing a firewall with controlled web access and services.

  • Tools: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch), Windows Server, XAMPP
  • Deployed a Windows EC2 web server, S3 static site, Lambda function, and custom VPC.
  • Set up CloudWatch metrics, CPU alarms, and S3-triggered Lambda runs.
  • Produced a concise lab report demonstrating practical use of AWS foundational services.

Virtualization Server & Proxmox Infrastructure

Hands-on deployment of a production-style virtualization environment.

  • Tools:Intel SR2600 server, Proxmox VE, RAID controller, RMM3, Windows/Linux VMs.
  • Installed the hardware, mounted the server in the rack, and wired power and management/network connections.
  • Installed, configured, and hardened a Proxmox virtualization host including storage, networking, and remote management.
  • Designed and documented VM, user, and permission structure aligned with classroom and lab requirements.

Kali Linux Tool Testing

A project to test Kali Linux tools and practice project management.

  • Tools: Nmap, Wireshark, hping3.
  • Environment: VirtualBox, Kali Linux.
  • Planning: Microsoft Planner.

Experience

Experience and training highlights.

BTS Cybersecurity — Lycée Guillaume Kroll

2025 — Present

  • Hands-on lab practice in cybersecurity fundamentals.
  • Automation with PowerShell for security workflows.
  • Active Directory configuration, setup, and management.
  • Python coding for tools and projects.
  • Network studies via Cisco NetAcad and Packet Tracer.
  • External expert meetings and industry networking.

42 School — Luxembourg

2024 — 2025

  • Bash basics and low-level coding in C.
  • Working with peers and collaboration.
  • Learning to work autonomously.
  • Stopped at the Minishell project.

Certifications

Badges and certifications.

Credly profile: credly.com/users/francisco-fernandes-fonte

Microsoft Office Specialist Associate badge

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Microsoft · 2026

Microsoft Excel Associate badge

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Microsoft · 2026

Microsoft PowerPoint Associate badge

Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Microsoft · 2025

Microsoft Word Associate badge

Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Microsoft · 2025

Microsoft Word Expert badge

Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Microsoft · 2025

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