ABOUT ME
Tech That Solves. Security That Protects. Design That Grows.
Hi, I’m Ntsika Xhali a self-driven tech creative and aspiring cybersecurity professional with a passion for building secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions. I combine web development, backend systems, and ICT experience with a growing focus on cybersecurity, SOC operations, and threat detection. My goal is to design and build systems that not only work efficiently but are also resilient against modern cyber threats.
Education
Bachelor of Information Science (In Progress)
University of South Africa (UNISA) — 2025–Present
Security + Certification (In Progress)
Comptia April — 2026 –Present
My Approach
How I Build With Purpose
I combine strategic thinking, secure system design, and clean development practices to build solutions that are functional, scalable, and resilient. Every project is guided by performance, usability, and security principles.
WHAT I DO
Cybersecurity, web systems, and ICT solutions built with a focus on security, functionality, and real-world impact.
Cybersecurity & Technical Toolkit
Splunk
Used for log ingestion, authentication monitoring, and security event analysis in SOC-style environments.
Microsoft Azure
Used for cloud-based security labs, log monitoring, and understanding identity, access control, and threat detection in cloud environments.
Cisco Packet Tracer:
Used for designing and simulating network environments to understand routing, switching, and basic network security principles.
Wireshark
Packet analysis tool used for inspecting network traffic, identifying anomalies, and analyzing potential malicious activity
Python
Core language for building automation scripts, security tools, and backend systems including ticketing and SOC-related utilities.
cPanel
Used for hosting management, email security setup, and understanding server-side configurations.
HTML & CSS
Used to understand how web applications are structured, which supports web security testing and vulnerability awareness.
WordPress & SitePad:
Used for deploying and analyzing web environments from both a development and security perspective.
Canva
Used for creating clean dashboards, reporting visuals, and presentation materials for technical and security documentation.
