Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program

This repository demonstrates my completion of the Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program offered by Mastercard via the Forage platform.

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📅 Completion Date

May 2025

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🧠 Program Overview

In this job simulation, I took on the role of an analyst within Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team. The program provided practical experience in:

• Identifying cybersecurity threats
• Analyzing internal vulnerabilities
• Designing training solutions to enhance organizational security awareness

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✅ Key Tasks Completed

1. Design a Phishing Email Simulation

• Developed a realistic phishing email to educate employees on social engineering threats.
• Applied knowledge of attacker tactics to mimic real-world scenarios.

2. Analyze Phishing Simulation Results

• Reviewed employee interaction data with the phishing email.
• Identified departments with highest risk exposure.
• Recommended focused training interventions to mitigate vulnerabilities.

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🧰 Skills Developed

• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• Threat detection and risk analysis
• Security awareness program design
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Effective communication and strategic recommendations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving

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📜 Certificate

Download/View My Certificate (PDF)

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🔗 Program Link

Mastercard Cybersecurity Simulation on Forage