Freddy Morgan-Smith

I'm a 2nd year Cyber Security and Digital Forensics student at Bournemouth University with a strong interest in defensive security, particularly incident response and malware analysis. Through my degree and personal exploration, I've worked on projects ranging from CTF challenges and TryHackMe labs to configuring networks in Cisco Packet Tracer and building an e-commerce automation system in Python. I also maintain a home lab where I use tools like Wireshark to inspect network traffic and strengthen my analytical skills.

Along with my studies, I have gained hands-on experience in IT support, which includes Active Directory and helpdesk troubleshooting. I have also developed leadership and teamwork skills as a Team Leader at JD Wetherspoons, where I was tasked with the responsibility of managing staff members, coordinating shifts, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a high-stress environment. But these experiences have not only technically empowered me but also professionally prepared me to handle challenges in the domain of cyber security.

Aside from cyber security, I am also a long-distance runner and gym enthusiast, activities that render me disciplined, resilient, and motivated; qualities that I also extend to my academic and professional life.

1. 2023 — Current

   Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc · Bournemouth University

   Currently pursuing a comprehensive degree in cyber security and digital forensics with a focus on defensive security, ethical hacking, and threat analysis. Gaining hands-on experience through practical labs, CTF challenges, and collaborative security projects.

   • Cyber Security
   • Digital Forensics
   • Ethical Hacking
2. 2021 — 2023

   A-Levels · Coopers School

   Completed A-Level studies with a focus on Computer Science and Politics. Developed strong analytical and critical thinking skills while building a foundation in programming and understanding complex political systems.

   • Computer Science
   • Politics

• TryHackMe Room Writeups

  A collection of detailed writeups for various TryHackMe rooms, documenting my journey through different cybersecurity challenges. Each writeup includes step-by-step solutions, tools used, and lessons learned about penetration testing and security concepts.

  • Penetration Testing
  • CTF Challenges
  • Security Tools

  TryHackMe
• Home Lab — Kali VM (VirtualBox)

  Personal home lab setup featuring a Kali Linux VM configured for cyber security learning and digital forensics practice. Implemented dual-network configuration with NAT and Host-Only adapters for safe penetration testing and traffic analysis.

  • VirtualBox
  • Kali Linux
  • Network Security
  • Home Lab

  
• Home Wi-Fi Security Assessment

  Comprehensive security assessment and hardening of home Wi-Fi network. Configured router security settings, disabled WPS/UPnP, updated firmware, and performed network traffic analysis using Wireshark to capture and analyze DNS requests.

  • Wireshark
  • Network Security
  • Router Configuration
  • Traffic Analysis

  

• Trikommerce Project

  A Python-based e-commerce application developed as part of university coursework. This project demonstrates understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures, and software engineering practices.

  • Python
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • University Project