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60 Cybersecurity Projects | Certification Roadmaps |Everything you need to build your cybersecurity portfolio
Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/carterperez-dev/cybersecurity-projects
Owner: CarterPerez-dev
License: agpl-3.0
Created: 2025-11-08T02:16:49.000Z (5 months ago)
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- Readme: README.md
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- Security: .github/SECURITY.md
- Roadmap: ROADMAPS/APPLICATION-SECURITY.md
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## Quick Navigation

### [Projects](#projects)

60 hands-on cybersecurity projects with full source code, from beginner to advanced level.

### [Certification Roadmaps](./ROADMAPS/README.md)

10 structured career paths with certification guides for SOC Analyst, Pentester, Security Engineer, and more.

### [Learning Resources](./RESOURCES/README.md)

Tools, courses, certifications, communities, and frameworks for cybersecurity professionals.

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# Projects

## Beginner Projects

| Project | Info | What You'll Learn |

|---------|------|-------------------|

| **[Simple Port Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner)**
Async TCP port scanner in C++ [@deniskhud](https://github.com/deniskhud) | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_4--5h-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | TCP socket programming • Async I/O patterns • Service detection
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-port-scanner/learn) |

| **[Keylogger](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger)**
Capture keyboard events with timestamps | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_4--5h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Event handling • File I/O • Ethical considerations
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/keylogger/learn) |

| **[Caesar Cipher](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher)**
CLI encryption/decryption tool | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_4--5h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Classical cryptography • Brute force attacks • CLI design
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/caesar-cipher/learn) |

| **[DNS Lookup CLI Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup)**
Query DNS records with WHOIS | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_6--7h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | DNS protocols • WHOIS queries • Reverse DNS lookup
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/dns-lookup/learn) |

| **[Simple Vulnerability Scanner](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner)**
Check software against CVE databases | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_12--14h-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | CVE databases • Dependency scanning • Vulnerability assessment
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/simple-vulnerability-scanner/learn) |

| **[Metadata Scrubber Tool](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool)**
Remove EXIF and privacy metadata [@Heritage-XioN](https://github.com/Heritage-XioN) | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_10--12h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | EXIF data • Privacy protection • Batch processing
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/metadata-scrubber-tool/learn) |

| **[Network Traffic Analyzer](./PROJECTS/beginner/network-traffic-analyzer)**
Capture and analyze packets | ![3-5h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_10--12h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Packet capture • Protocol analysis • Traffic visualization
[Source (C++)](./PROJECTS/beginner/network-traffic-analyzer/cpp) \| [Docs (C++)](./PROJECTS/beginner/network-traffic-analyzer/cpp/learn) \| [Source (Python)](./PROJECTS/beginner/network-traffic-analyzer/python) \| [Docs (Python)](./PROJECTS/beginner/network-traffic-analyzer/python/learn) |

| **[Hash Cracker](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md)**
Dictionary and brute-force cracking | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_5--6h-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Hash algorithms • Dictionary attacks • Password security
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Hash.Cracker.md) |

| **[Steganography Tool](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md)**
Hide messages in images | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_5--6h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | LSB steganography • Image manipulation • Data hiding
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Steganography.Tool.md) |

| **[MAC Address Spoofer](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md)**
Change network interface MAC | ![1-2h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Network interfaces • MAC addresses • Vendor lookup
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/MAC.Address.Spoofer.md) |

| **[File Integrity Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md)**
Monitor directories with checksums | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_7--8h-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Cryptographic hashing • File monitoring • Alert systems
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/File.Integrity.Monitor.md) |

| **[Security News Scraper](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md)**
Aggregate cybersecurity news | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_10--14h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Web scraping • CVE parsing • Database storage
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Security.News.Scraper.md) |

| **[Phishing URL Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md)**
Analyze URLs for phishing | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | URL analysis • Typosquatting detection • Safe browsing APIs
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Phishing.URL.Detector.md) |

| **[SSH Brute Force Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md)**
Monitor and block SSH attacks | ![2-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Attack detection • Firewall automation
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/SSH.Brute.Force.Detector.md) |

| **[Simple C2 Beacon](./PROJECTS/beginner/c2-beacon)**
Command and Control beacon/server | ![3-5h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_10--12h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | C2 architecture • MITRE ATT&CK • WebSocket protocol • XOR encoding
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/c2-beacon) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/c2-beacon/learn) |

| **[Base64 Encoder/Decoder](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Base64.Encoder.Decoder.md)**
Multi-format encoding tool | ![1h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Base64/32 encoding • URL encoding • Auto-detection
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/beginner/base64-tool) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/beginner/base64-tool/learn) |

| **[Firewall Log Parser](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md)**
Parse and visualize logs | ![3-4h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4h-blue) ![Bash](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bash-4EAA25?logo=gnubash&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Log parsing • Pattern recognition • Data visualization
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Firewall.Log.Parser.md) |

| **[ARP Spoofing Detector](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md)**
Detect ARP attacks | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_5--6h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | ARP protocol • MAC tracking • MITM detection
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/ARP.Spoofing.Detector.md) |

| **[Windows Registry Monitor](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md)**
Track registry changes | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_5--6h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | Windows registry • Persistence detection • System monitoring
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Windows.Registry.Monitor.md) |

| **[Ransomware Simulator](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md)**
Educational encryption demo | ![2-3h](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_8--10h-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Beginner](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Beginner-green) | File encryption • Ransomware behavior • Ethical testing
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/beginner/Ransomware.Simulator.md) |

## Intermediate Projects

| Project | Info | What You'll Learn |

|---------|------|-------------------|

| **[Reverse Shell Handler](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md)**
Multi-client shell server | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Socket programming • Command execution • File transfer
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Reverse.Shell.Handler.md) |

| **[SIEM Dashboard](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SIEM.Dashboard.md)**
Log aggregation with correlation | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Flask](https://img.shields.io/badge/Flask-000000?logo=flask) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | SIEM concepts • Log correlation • Full-stack development
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/siem-dashboard) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/intermediate/siem-dashboard/learn) |

| **[Threat Intelligence Aggregator](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md)**
Collect and enrich IOCs | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Threat feeds • IOC enrichment • API integration
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Threat.Intelligence.Aggregator.md) |

| **[OAuth Token Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md)**
Decode and validate JWT | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | JWT tokens • OAuth vulnerabilities • Signature validation
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OAuth.Token.Analyzer.md) |

| **[Web Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**
Automated XSS, SQLi, CSRF testing | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Web vulnerabilities • Async scanning • Plugin architecture
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |

| **[DDoS Mitigation Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md)**
Detect traffic spikes | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | DDoS detection • Rate limiting • Anomaly detection
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/DDoS.Mitigation.Tool.md) |

| **[Secrets Scanner](./PROJECTS/intermediate/secrets-scanner)**
Scan codebases and git history for leaked secrets | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Secret detection • Shannon entropy • HIBP k-anonymity • SARIF output
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/secrets-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/intermediate/secrets-scanner/learn) |

| **[API Security Scanner](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner)**
Enterprise API vulnerability scanner | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OWASP API Top 10 • ML fuzzing • GraphQL/SOAP testing
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/intermediate/api-security-scanner/learn) |

| **[Wireless Deauth Detector](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md)**
Monitor WiFi deauth attacks | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Wireless security • Packet sniffing • Attack detection
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Wireless.Deauth.Detector.md) |

| **[Active Directory Enumeration](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md)**
Enumerate AD infrastructure | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | LDAP queries • AD structure • Privilege analysis
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Active.Directory.Enumeration.md) |

| **[Binary Analysis Tool](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md)**
Disassemble and analyze executables | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Binary analysis • String extraction • Malware detection
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Binary.Analysis.Tool.md) |

| **[Network Intrusion Prevention](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md)**
Real-time packet inspection | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | IPS concepts • Snort rules • Firewall integration
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Intrusion.Prevention.md) |

| **[Password Policy Auditor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md)**
Audit password policies | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Password security • Policy compliance • Weak password detection
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Password.Policy.Auditor.md) |

| **[Cloud Asset Inventory](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md)**
Discover cloud resources | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Cloud APIs • Asset discovery • Cost tracking
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Cloud.Asset.Inventory.md) |

| **[OSINT Reconnaissance Framework](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md)**
Aggregate public intelligence | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | OSINT techniques • Data aggregation • Target profiling
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/OSINT.Reconnaissance.Framework.md) |

| **[SSL/TLS Certificate Scanner](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md)**
Scan for SSL misconfigurations | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | TLS/SSL protocols • Certificate validation • Cipher analysis
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/SSL.TLS.Certificate.Scanner.md) |

| **[Mobile App Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md)**
Decompile and analyze mobile apps | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | APK/IPA analysis • Reverse engineering • OWASP Mobile
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Mobile.App.Security.Analyzer.md) |

| **[Backup Integrity Checker](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md)**
Verify backup integrity | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Backup validation • Restoration testing • Checksum verification
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Backup.Integrity.Checker.md) |

| **[Web Application Firewall](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md)**
Reverse proxy with filtering | ![3-5d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--5d-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | WAF concepts • Request filtering • Attack blocking
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Web.Application.Firewall.md) |

| **[Privilege Escalation Finder](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md)**
Identify privilege escalation | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Privilege escalation • SUID binaries • Weak permissions
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Privilege.Escalation.Finder.md) |

| **[Network Baseline Monitor](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md)**
Monitor network behavior | ![2-4d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--4d-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | Baseline analysis • Anomaly detection • Traffic patterns
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/intermediate/Network.Baseline.Monitor.md) |

| **[Docker Security Audit](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit)**
CIS Docker Benchmark scanner | ![1-2d](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2d-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Intermediate](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Intermediate-yellow) | CIS benchmarks • Container security • Multiple output formats
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/intermediate/docker-security-audit/learn) |

## Advanced Projects

| Project | Info | What You'll Learn |

|---------|------|-------------------|

| **[API Rate Limiter](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter)**
Distributed rate limiting middleware | ![1w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Redis](https://img.shields.io/badge/Redis-DC382D?logo=redis&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Token bucket algorithm • Distributed systems • Redis backend
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/advanced/api-rate-limiter/learn) |

| **[Encrypted Chat Application](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat)**
Real-time E2EE messaging | ![1-2w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_1--2w-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![SolidJS](https://img.shields.io/badge/SolidJS-2C4F7C?logo=solid) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Signal Protocol • Double Ratchet • WebAuthn • WebSockets
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/advanced/encrypted-p2p-chat/learn) |

| **[Exploit Development Framework](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md)**
Modular exploitation framework | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Exploit development • Payload generation • Plugin architecture
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Exploit.Development.Framework.md) |

| **[AI Threat Detection](./PROJECTS/advanced/ai-threat-detection)**
ML-powered nginx threat detection | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![PyTorch](https://img.shields.io/badge/PyTorch-EE4C2C?logo=pytorch&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | ML ensemble (AE + RF + IF) • ONNX inference • Real-time detection
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/ai-threat-detection) |

| **[Bug Bounty Platform](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform)**
Full vulnerability disclosure platform | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![FastAPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/FastAPI-009688?logo=fastapi) ![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black) ![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-4169E1?logo=postgresql&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Full-stack development • CVSS scoring • Workflow automation
[Source Code](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform) \| [Docs](./PROJECTS/advanced/bug-bounty-platform/learn) |

| **[Cloud Security Posture Management](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md)**
Multi-cloud misconfiguration scanner | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![AWS](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-232F3E?logo=amazonaws) ![Azure](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-0078D4?logo=microsoftazure) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Cloud security • CIS benchmarks • Multi-cloud APIs
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Cloud.Security.Posture.Management.md) |

| **[Malware Analysis Platform](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md)**
Automated sandbox analysis | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Malware analysis • Sandboxing • YARA rules • IOC extraction
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Malware.Analysis.Platform.md) |

| **[Quantum Resistant Encryption](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md)**
Post-quantum cryptography | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Post-quantum algorithms • Hybrid encryption • Kyber/Dilithium
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Quantum.Resistant.Encryption.md) |

| **[Zero Day Vulnerability Scanner](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md)**
Coverage-guided fuzzing | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Fuzzing • Vulnerability research • Crash triage
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Zero.Day.Vulnerability.Scanner.md) |

| **[Distributed Password Cracker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md)**
GPU-accelerated cracking | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-00599C?logo=cplusplus&logoColor=white) ![CUDA](https://img.shields.io/badge/CUDA-76B900?logo=nvidia) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Distributed systems • GPU computing • Hash cracking
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Distributed.Password.Cracker.md) |

| **[Kernel Rootkit Detection](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md)**
Detect kernel-level rootkits | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Kernel internals • Memory forensics • Rootkit detection
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Kernel.Rootkit.Detection.md) |

| **[Blockchain Smart Contract Auditor](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md)**
Solidity vulnerability analysis | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Solidity](https://img.shields.io/badge/Solidity-363636?logo=solidity) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Smart contracts • Static analysis • Solidity security
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Blockchain.Smart.Contract.Auditor.md) |

| **[Adversarial ML Attacker](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md)**
Generate adversarial examples | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![TensorFlow](https://img.shields.io/badge/TensorFlow-FF6F00?logo=tensorflow&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Adversarial ML • FGSM/DeepFool • Model robustness
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Adversarial.ML.Attacker.md) |

| **[Advanced Persistent Threat Simulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md)**
Multi-stage APT simulation | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | APT techniques • C2 infrastructure • Lateral movement
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Advanced.Persistent.Threat.Simulator.md) |

| **[Hardware Security Module Emulator](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md)**
Software HSM with PKCS#11 | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![C](https://img.shields.io/badge/C-A8B9CC?logo=c&logoColor=black) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | HSM concepts • PKCS#11 interface • Cryptographic operations
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Hardware.Security.Module.Emulator.md) |

| **[Network Covert Channel](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md)**
Data exfiltration techniques | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![Rust](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rust-000000?logo=rust&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Covert channels • Data exfiltration • Steganography
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Network.Covert.Channel.md) |

| **[Automated Penetration Testing](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md)**
Full pentest automation | ![3-4w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_3--4w-blue) ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?logo=python&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Pentest automation • Recon to exploitation • Report generation
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Automated.Penetration.Testing.md) |

| **[Supply Chain Security Analyzer](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md)**
Dependency vulnerability analysis | ![2-3w](https://img.shields.io/badge/⏱️_2--3w-blue) ![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?logo=go&logoColor=white) ![Advanced](https://img.shields.io/badge/●_Advanced-red) | Supply chain security • Dependency analysis • Malicious packages
[Learn More](./SYNOPSES/advanced/Supply.Chain.Security.Analyzer.md) |

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## Learn More

**[Certification Roadmaps](./ROADMAPS/README.md)** - Career paths for SOC Analyst, Pentester, Security Engineer, GRC Analyst, and 6 more tracks

**[Learning Resources](./RESOURCES/README.md)** - Tools, courses, certifications, YouTube channels, Reddit communities, and security frameworks

## License

AGPL 3.0