I’m Cassandra, focused on building a strong foundation in cybersecurity and IoT. Let’s connect and explore opportunities!
Dive into my work in IoT and cybersecurity, where I tackle real-world challenges and build innovative solutions.
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Hydroficient · Aug 2026 · ✅ Verified by Extern
Build, hack, and defend real IoT infrastructure, then hand your security playbook to an actual company. You’ll launch realistic cyberattacks, from spoofing and replay attacks to unauthorized shutoffs, and implement defenses like TLS and mTLS.
I’m Cassandra, focused on building a strong foundation in cybersecurity and IoT. Let’s connect and explore opportunities!
I'm Cassandra Ford, currently on an exciting journey to launch my career. With a Master’s degree and hands-on experience in IoT cyber defense, I’m eager to enhance my skills and make impactful contributions in the tech industry.
Externships
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
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✅ Verified by Extern
Build, hack, and defend real IoT infrastructure, then hand your security playbook to an actual company. You’ll launch realistic cyberattacks, from spoofing and replay attacks to unauthorized shutoffs, and implement defenses like TLS and mTLS.
The externship examined a cloud-connected water control system used by a large hospitality site. The work inventoried assets, applied CIA ratings, and ran a STRIDE analysis per component, then built an insecure MQTT pipeline and prepared IoT-style data processing in Python. Deliverables included a prioritized list of critical risks, a Python Colab notebook of data exercises, and a documented MQTT
I produced a prioritized threat model identifying critical risks in a cloud-connected water control system, a Google Colab notebook demonstrating Python data handling for IoT, and a documented MQTT topic design with security considerations.