Penetration Testing
Identifying vulnerabilities through controlled offensive techniques using Kali Linux.
Background
About Me
I'm Preston Brigando, a cybersecurity student and professional based in Waco, Texas, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at TSTC. I specialize in the intersection of offensive and defensive security — finding weaknesses before adversaries do.
My academic foundation covers ethical hacking, cryptography, penetration testing, incident response, and secure software development. I approach every challenge with methodical curiosity — understanding systems from the inside out.
Outside the terminal, I run hands-on lab environments, participate in CTF competitions, and build projects that bridge security awareness with real-world application.
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3
Years at TSTC
B.S.
Degree in CyberSecurity
CTF
Competitions Competed
0
Breaches on My Watch
Expertise
Core Skills
Network Defense
Configuring firewalls, IDS/IPS, monitoring traffic with Wireshark and SIEM.
Cryptography
Applied knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption aligned with Security+.
Digital Forensics
Evidence collection, memory analysis, and timeline reconstruction.
Scripting & Automation
Python and Bash for security tooling and vulnerability scanning.
Incident Response
NIST and SANS frameworks for containment and recovery.
Proxmox VE
Virtualized homelab for malware analysis and network simulation.
Timeline
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science — Cybersecurity
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) · Waco, TX
Coursework in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and risk management. Pursuing CEH and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
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Independent Security Research
Personal Projects & Homelab
CTF competitions, Proxmox-based homelab, OSINT, web exploitation, and malware analysis.
Let's Connect
Get in Touch
Open to opportunities in security operations, red teaming, GRC, and cybersecurity roles across Texas.