Nancy Liu

About

* Tech Media Editor & Cybersecurity Enthusiast * Holding a communication master's degree and an engineering bachelor's degree, I specialize in bridging the worlds of tech media and cybersecurity. As an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity and Google Cybersecurity Certificate holder, I’m passionate about exploring the latest trends and threats in cybersecurity. Highlighted Achievements: -Delivered a lightning talk at the WiCyS 2025 conference, exploring the role of cybersecurity journalism in crisis response, public perception, and industry collaboration. -Cited by Deloitte for my article on quantum security in both the 2024 Investment Management Outlook and 2023 FSI Predictions Report. -Recipient of the WiCyS Security Training Scholarship, supported by the SANS Institute. Key Projects: -Competed in the SANS BootUp CTF, tackling reverse engineering, cryptography, and forensics. -Developed AI-integrated games in 72-hour game jams, including 10-Second Magic Artist and Before the Bang. Skills: - **Security Tools**: IAM (e.g., Okta), SIEM, IDS/IPS, Network Scanning Tools (e.g., Nmap), Network Protocol Analyzers (e.g., Wireshark), Traffic Analysis Tools, Brute Force and Exploitation Tools (e.g., Hydra), Password Cracking Tools (e.g., John the Ripper, Wordlists), Steganography Tools (e.g., Steghide, Binwalk, Exiftool), Buffer Overflow Exploitation Tools (e.g., Pattern_create, Pattern_offset from Metasploit), File Analysis Tools (e.g., Binwalk, Strings). - **Programming and Scripting**: Python, SQL, HTML. - **Operating Systems**: Linux, Windows, macOS. - **Frameworks and Standards**: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27000 Series, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR. - **Digital Media and Web Development**: WordPress (CMS), Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Adobe Photoshop (graphic design), Adobe Premiere Pro (video editing), iMovie (video editing), Wix (website builder), Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools and techniques (e.g., Google Analytics). --Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration