Portfolio
Security Awareness & Privacy Practices
Self-directed portfolio covering security awareness, phishing training communication, privacy practices, and practical account security.
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This portfolio covers my self-directed work with personal and organizational security practices. My focus is on practical, communication-friendly security awareness — not penetration testing or advanced security engineering.
Based in Denton, TX. Template: temporary fallback (Hamed Nouri). Final template TBD.
What I Do
User-facing communication about phishing, account safety, and security habits.
Creating or supporting training materials that help users recognize and avoid phishing.
Implementing and communicating best practices for password managers and credential hygiene.
Setting up YubiKey, TOTP, and hardware-based two-factor authentication.
VPNs, email aliases, private DNS, and privacy-aware browser configuration.
Layered account security using password managers, aliases, 2FA, and recovery planning.
Work
Implemented layered account security practices using password managers, hardware security keys, two-factor authentication, aliases, and safer login habits.
Home lab projectCreated or supported user-facing communication around phishing awareness, account safety, and practical security habits.
Professional workExplored and implemented VPNs, email aliases, password managers, and safer account structures.
Self-directed practiceClear documentation of security practices, tool setup, and account management workflows.
Self-directed practiceWhat it's like to work with me.
"I had the pleasure of working with Hamed during his time leading our internal communications program. What impressed me most wasn't just that he built our entire internal communications function from the ground up… it was how he did it. Hamed has a rare gift for making the complex feel accessible. When we were rolling out new software and processes, he didn't just send out dry announcements. He used comics, storytelling, and creative content that actually made people want to engage with what could have been boring technical updates. His approach transformed our training programs and made adoption of our new Management/Board Portal smoother than anyone expected. Beyond his professional skills, Hamed was genuinely a joy to work with. He brought enthusiasm and positivity to every interaction, always had a smile on his face, and consistently sought out feedback to improve his work. He naturally brings people together and makes any team he’s on better."
"If there's ever been a standard for writing high quality technical documentation, its Hamed. His documentation skills are incredibly thorough. Through his hard work we were able to greatly increase the efficiency of on boarding new employees, as well as have a reliable source of information for virtually anything you would ever need to know about the product."
"When Hamed began, we did not have a strong Communications department and he built it from the ground up. He used his creative talents to provide interesting communications, often using comics and creative writing, to engage the audience. He was also instrumental in improving our Training department providing engaging presentations, videos and written documentation to train internal employees as well as external clients."
"Hamed is an incredible asset to any team he is a part of. Over his time at CiraConnect he was pivotal in not only improving internal communication but establishing a department and process to formalize and deliver technical and non-technical information. Beyond his skills and work product Hamed is a joy to work with and his positive attitude is contagious. I cannot recommend him enough."
"I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Hamed at CiraConnect for several years. He approaches his tasks with great passion and dedication and routinely achieves results of the highest caliber. More importantly though, Hamed is incredibly supportive, an absolute joy to work with, and truly a team player. He is an outstanding worker and person; I can not recommend Hamed highly enough."