Ryan Denholm

Ryan Denholm

Cybersecurity & Machine Learning Specialist

I am an Ethical Hacking graduate from Abertay University, with a passion for making security more dynamic and accessible.

With a strong foundation in security principles and AI technologies, I work on projects that leverage automation and intelligent systems to protect against emerging threats and improve operational efficiency.

Beyond my professional work, I enjoy exploring new technologies through passion projects that push me to understand what's possible in security automation and machine learning applications.

Interesting Projects

Scam Shield

Machine Learning TensorFlow Python NLP

I developed an LSTM model to be able detect phishing attempts with a 98% accruacy. This model was implemented into the browser using a Firefox extension, making this tool easily accessible for users. Furthermore, this tool operates entirely on the client-side, ensuring data privacy, which is essential when potentially handling private data.

Nessus Automation

Python Selenium Nessus Security Automation

This Python script used Selenium to bypass Nessus' subscription based API restrictions, allowing for Student/Basic accounts to automate their network scans. This script currently allows users to configure their scans through the terminal, but can be altered to by fully automated, and scheduled.

Cloud Backup Automation on IoT

IoT Cloud Python Shell Scripting

I deployed a RaspberryPi hosting a website to enable local backups from within the network. The Pi ran a script that automatically uploaded any stored files from the site, to an AWS S3 Bucket, for accessability and aditional backup capacity.

More Projects Coming Soon

I'm currently working on several exciting cybersecurity and machine learning projects.

Check back for updates!

Technical Toolkit

Ethical Hacking

Metasploit Framework Advanced
Burp Suite Advanced
Wireshark Advanced
Nmap Advanced
Hydra Intermediate
Hashcat Intermediate

SIEM & Security Operations

Splunk Intermediate
Snort Intermediate

Programming & Automation

Python Advanced
Bash Scripting Intermediate
Docker Basic
Git Basic
Ansible Learning

AI & Machine Learning

TensorFlow Intermediate
Scikit-learn Intermediate
Pandas Intermediate
PyTorch Basic
Keras Intermediate

Cloud Platforms & Technologies

AWS Intermediate
Azure Basic
Terraform Learning
Kubernetes Learning

Learning Journey

Currently Learning

HackTheBox SOC Analyst Pathway Started: 19 May 2025

Developing my blue team capabilities, will obtain the HTB certficate related to this topic.

Containerisation (Docker) Started: 10 May 2025

Developing a fundamental understanding of containerisation and reprdoucable, reliable deployment.

DevOps Techniques (Ansible, Azure) Started: 12 May 2025

Expanding my infrastructure automation skills with a focus on Ansible for configuration management and Azure for cloud deployment.

Pending Assessment

I have completed the following certficates, saving for the exam:

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Completed: 16th May 2025

Completed all learning modules for Azure Fundamentals certification. Preparing for the assessment exam.

What's next?

Advanced ML for Cybersecurity Planned: June 2025

Will focus on implementing deep learning models for threat detection and automated incident response.

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