About Me
I’m Eric Avalos — building toward Security Engineering through hands-on systems work.
My focus is developing a strong foundation in the systems security is built on: networking, Linux,
core security concepts, and cloud infrastructure. The goal is to understand how systems actually behave —
how traffic flows, how access is controlled, and where failures occur.
I prioritize depth over speed, building practical skill through direct interaction with real systems
rather than surface-level study.
How I Build
Hands-On Execution: Concepts are reinforced through labs and real configurations.
I focus on building, testing, and understanding system behavior.
Proof of Work: This site and my LinkedIn document that process. Labs, projects,
and configurations are recorded to show practical ability and understanding.
Structured Progression: My current focus moves through networking, Linux, security,
and cloud — building a layered understanding of how modern systems are designed and secured.
What I’m Building Right Now
- Networking: segmentation, routing, traffic flow, and access control
- Linux: system management, permissions, SSH, and OS fundamentals
- Security: core principles, defensive thinking, and system hardening
- Cloud: infrastructure fundamentals and deployment environments
These areas form the foundation of security engineering, and I’m developing them through hands-on labs
and documented work.
Focus Areas
My long-term focus is on the control points that define system security:
- Identity & Access (IAM): controlling access and permissions
- Key Management / PKI: securing credentials and secrets
- Network Segmentation / Zero Trust: limiting lateral movement
- Logging & Monitoring: visibility into system activity
- Incident Response: detection and recovery from failures
Direction
Long term, I’m working toward security engineering and architecture — building systems where access,
visibility, and resilience are designed into the foundation.
Explore My Work
This site contains selected labs, write-ups, and projects demonstrating practical work across networking,
Linux, cloud, and security.