Philip Zangara

Cybersecurity Advisor | SOC Analyst | Security Analyst | Cybersecurity Analyst | Information Security Analyst | Cybersecurity Systems Analyst | IT Security Administrator | M.S. Cybersecurity

  • Installing a NIDS on a Raspberry PI 4 with Splunk Dashboard

    Installing a NIDS on a Raspberry PI 4 with Splunk Dashboard

    Over the weekend, I noticed I had a spare Raspberry Pi lying around (actually, several PIs) and installed Suricata as a NIDS on it. This is a fresh install of Ubuntu 25.10 on a Raspberry PI 4B 4 GB sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade sudo apt install -y suricata suricata -V Edit /etc/suricata/suricata.json Put…

About me

Philip is a detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience defending networks, conducting vulnerability assessments, and automating security workflows. His background spans blue-team operations, digital forensics, and threat-actor research, supported by strong Windows and Linux administration skills. He thrives in high-pressure environments and excels at translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for technical teams and stakeholders.

Philip is seeking opportunities to support teams focused on cyber defense, managed detection and response, vulnerability management, and enterprise security operations, where he can contribute technical expertise, a customer-focused advisory mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Philip Zangara

Cybersecurity Advisor