Rithea Cheng

Cybersecurity Enthusiast

About Me

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional with a strong focus on becoming a future SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst. Passionate about protecting digital systems, detecting threats, and responding to incidents with precision. Currently strengthening my skills in Linux, networking, ethical hacking, and security tools through hands-on learning and continuous growth.

Motivated by curiosity, discipline, and the desire to contribute to a safer digital world while upholding integrity and excellence in every task.

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." – Proverbs 4:7

Bio

Email
ritheachengkh@gmail.com
Github
ritheachengkh.github.io
Linkedin
linkedin.com/in/ritheacheng/
Website
ritheacheng.com

Professional Skills

Network Security & Protocols
Master
Threat intelligence
Expert
Firewall, IDS/IPS, AV, SIEM, XDR/SOAR
Advance
Scripting
Expert
Malware Analysis
Beginner
Incident Response
Advance
Log Analysis
Advance
Digital Forensic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Web Developer at New Zealand
2022 - 2025
Designed and developed a responsive website for a local takeaway shop using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Delivered a cost-effective solution tailored to the business owner’s budget while maintaining professional quality. Implemented SEO best practices, resulting in a 30% increase in sales within the first month of launch. Focused on user-friendly design, faster load times, and mobile optimization to enhance the customer experience.

Education

Bachelor of Computing System from Unitec Institue of Technology
2019 - 2021
Perform cybersecurity risk assessments, communicate results and findings to support risk management processes, and apply relevant security incident-handling techniques to solve complex security problems. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to operate within the appropriate professional standards and best practice, both independently and as part of a team, and become highly skilled, innovative, and enterprising NZ workforce.

Certifications

September 2025
A hands-on, beginner-friendly training designed to prepare you for a career in IT or cybersecurity, the Practical Help Desk course (taught by Andrew Bellini) covers the fundamentals of help-desk operations and lays a strong foundation for advanced technical courses
September 2025
A practical, beginner-friendly course designed to prepare students for success in any professional environment, Soft Skills for the Job Market (taught at TCM) focuses on essential workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management—providing a strong foundation for career development across any industry.

Portfolio

A Simple Web Project

Cambodian Takeaway Website

Built with a low budget yet fully responsive design, ensuring smooth performance and accessibility across all devices without compromising quality.

Another Simple Web Project

Restaurant Website Design

Built to be quick, simple, affordable, and fully responsive—perfectly designed for small business owners who need a seamless experience on any device.