Hey there, I’m Gispa! 👋🏾

I’m a Victoria-based Technical Learning (TL) SOC analyst intern with CyLynk, where I am training to build and support a secure future for Australian organisations.

This site is where I document my personal IT projects, post How-Tos and blog about cyber security. It’s currently mostly focused on SOC infrastructure and operations, but occasionally I will branch out into other areas of interest. Take a look around, check out my projects, or read my blog posts! This site is a new project and a work-in-progress, so there’s still plenty more to come.

A little bit more about me. Since making the switch from a career in acting, production, and retail, I have completed a Cert IV in Cyber Security at Melbourne Polytechnic. I’m also very proud to say that I earned a gold coin for completing my Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) certification, scoring 100% on my first attempt at the 24-hr exam! I’m currently working on the CompTIA CySA+ certification, which is a more in-depth, practical, and hands-on version of the popular Sec+ certification (can you tell I love building a hands-on skillset?) and I expect to complete it in September 2025. I love building out homelabs and emulating security infrastructure in EVE-NG, and when I’m not on the keyboard I enjoy walks with my kelpie, tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), and futsal. I also do some game design on the side for A Dance of Ribbons, a narrative-driven LARP where I get to work with an amazing team of creatives, designing game mechanics and shaping player experience.

Thanks for visiting, I hope you enjoy your time in this slice of the net 💖
Gispa (they/them)