Het Patel
Incoming Cyber Intern @ Capital One | Penn State Cybersecurity Student | Former Security Consultant Intern @ IBM | SOC Analyst & Incident Response Focus
- Role
- Team Member at Penn State Competitive Cyber Security Organization
- Location
- Scranton, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Het Patel
I’m a cybersecurity student at Penn State University passionate about defending digital environments and protecting sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. Currently, I’m gaining hands-on experience as a Security Consultant Intern at IBM, where I support audit compliance and vulnerability management efforts using industry tools like Nessus.My academic focus spans network security, malware analysis, cyber forensics, and information security management, complemented by active participation in cybersecurity competitions through the Competitive Cyber Security Organization (CCSO). These experiences sharpen my skills in investigating compromised systems, remediating vulnerabilities, and working within team environments to solve real-world security challenges.I aspire to build a career as a blue team associate, dedicated to defending organizations from cyberattacks and advancing innovative security solutions. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, I am eager to contribute to the cybersecurity community and help safeguard our increasingly connected world.
Experience
Team Member
Penn State Competitive Cyber Security Organization
Oct 2023 — Present · State College, PA, US
Participation in Blue Team & CTF Competitions: 1. CyberForce Program: placed 24th out of 100 teams while defending wind energy systems against live attacks. Completed CTF challenges, security documentation, and presented findings to a mock CEO panel. Hivestorm (Captain): Collaborated with a team of 3-4 members to investigate vulnerable systems and remediate these vulnerabilities within an 8 hour timeframe. Placed in top 50% of the competition. SillyCTF: Joined CCSO on their first-ever hosted CTF competition. Worked with 3-4 team members to solve as many challenges within numerous cybersecurity domains. Placed 14/212 teams academically and 18/212 teams worldwide.
Education
Scranton High School
High School Diploma
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science degree, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
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