Kayla Corley
Junior Cybersecurity
& IT Professional
I am a graduate with an Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity and I am building a strong foundation in networking, system administration, and security fundamentals. With four years of experience in automotive production control, I bring analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process discipline to technical environments. I am currently preparing for industry certifications and seeking an entry-level IT or cybersecurity role where I can apply my education, grow hands-on skills, and contribute to secure and efficient operations.
Passionate about securing systems, solving technical problems, and continuously developing hands-on cybersecurity skills through real-world lab environments and cloud platforms.
Technical Skills
Networking:
TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS concepts, DHCP concepts, basic network troubleshooting (ping, tracert, ipconfig)
Operating Systems:
Windows 10/11, basic Linux CLI fundamentals, iOS, Android
Security Knowledge:
CIA Triad, authentication & authorization concepts, basic threat identification (phishing, malware), access control & least privilege principles, risk awareness & security best practices
Tools & Technologies:
Windows Command Line (basic networking commands), Microsoft Office Suite, SAP/ERP systems, VirtualBox (basic VM setup), Wireshark (introductory exposure), iOS & Android OS troubleshooting
CYBERSECURITY PROJECTS
Active Directory Deployment & RBAC Implementation for Enterprise Environment
Installed and configured Windows Server 2022 as a Domain Controller. Deployed Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), created a domain (coreleylab.local), and designed an organizational unit (OU) structure to represent departmental roles. Implemented Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) using security groups, provisioned user accounts, and enforced domain-level security policies through Group Policy, including password complexity and account lockout settings.
Technologies Used:
Windows Server 2022, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, Server Manager
Smart Factory Network Segmentation
(IT/OT + DMZ Architecture)
Designed and implemented a segmented smart factory network architecture separating enterprise IT systems from operational technology (OT) environments using a DMZ.
Configured controlled communication between enterprise systems and industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, and monitoring servers) to enforce network security boundaries.