Hayden Huynh

About Hayden Huynh

Hi, I\'m Hayden, I’m a passionate cybersecurity professional with a solid foundation in information security, hands-on experience in web application testing, and research in quantum computing. As a junior pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Northeastern Illinois University, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various domains, from security operations to front-end development, all while staying committed to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Currently, I serve as an Information Security Intern at Northeastern Illinois University, where I collaborate with security teams to enhance prevention and detection systems. I actively support incident response and remediation efforts, ensuring that security platforms adapt to new threats. In addition to my internship, I’m involved in research through the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), where I explore the mathematical foundations of quantum gates and their applications. Cybersecurity Skills: Threat Detection & Analysis Security Monitoring & Incident Response Risk Mitigation & Prevention Web Application Testing & Penetration Testing Log Analysis & SIEM Tools (e.g, Splunk) Active Directory & DNS Management Scripting (PowerShell) Front-End Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Next.js) I’m also a certified CompTIA Security+ professional, and I’m working towards my CompTIA Network+ certification (expected 11/01/2024). Additionally, I have completed TryHackMe’s Web Application Security learning path, which has deepened my knowledge of ethical hacking and security protocols.

Experience

1. IT Security Analyst i

   Ace Hardware Corporation

   Jan 2026 — Present · Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US