I'm Gary T. Olson, a cybersecurity enthusiast and aspiring IT professional. I have a passion for learning about network security, ethical hacking, and system administration. My journey in IT began with hands-on projects like setting up a home network and building a personal server. I am continuously expanding my knowledge through certifications and practical experience. Feel free to explore my projects and certifications below, and don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to connect!
Ran Cat6 ethernet cable to each room in my house.
Built and configured a home server for multiple services.
Deployed a virtual machine honeypot in Microsoft Azure, configured with open ports to monitor and analyze unauthorized access attempts.
Throwing things at the wall to see what sticks! Leveraging the power of Microsoft Copilot and GenAI.
CompTIA PenTest+
(2025)CompTIA TestOut: Ethical Hacker Pro
(2024)
CompTIA CySA+
(2025)
CompTIA Security+
(2024)
CompTIA Network+
(2024)
CompTIA TestOut: Server Pro
(2023)
CompTIA A+
(2023)
CompTIA CNSP
(2025)
CompTIA CSIS
(2024)
CompTIA CNVP
(2025)
CompTIA CASP
(2025)
CompTIA CIOS
(2025)
CompTIA TestOUT Client Pro
(2022)
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
(2023)
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
(2023)
CVSS v4.0 - Common Vulnerability Scoring System
(2025)
Interested in working together?