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Senior at Kennesaw State exploring IoT cyber defense
Im a senior building practical skills in IoT security through coursework and a Hydroficient externship.
Work samples
Projects include work from the Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense externship and campus assignments that demonstrate defensive approaches to IoT devices and networks.
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Hydroficient · ✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
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.
Python ProgrammingData AnalysisThreat ModelingDashboard Development
About me
Im a senior building practical skills in IoT security through coursework and a Hydroficient externship.
I am Vincent Houston, a senior at Kennesaw State University pursuing a bachelors degree. I have limited formal work experience and completed the Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense externship to gain hands-on exposure to IoT security concepts and defensive practices.
Externships
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
In progress
Experience
Guest Services Representative
FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Fest 126; Georgia World Congress Center · Summer 2026
Retail Representative Intern
ROTH Premium Foods, LLC · 2022 62024
Assistant Manager / Cashier
Wendy's · 2021 62022
Food Runner / Busser / Waiter
Andretti's Restaurant · 2020 62021
Education
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Cyber Crime Track · Class of 2027
Skills
IoT security conceptsNetwork defense basicsHands-on externship experienceAcademic project work
CyberShield Academy 125; Founder & Developer cybershieldllc.com
Self-directed cybersecurity training platform
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
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.
Python ProgrammingData AnalysisThreat ModelingDashboard Development
Overview
The externship simulated real-world IoT infrastructure for water monitoring and required building, attacking, and defending device networks. The work recreated attacks such as spoofing, replay, and unauthorized shutoffs, and implemented defenses including TLS and mutual TLS. Deliverables included attack demonstrations and a security playbook handed to the company.
What I've accomplished
I produced a professional STRIDE-based threat model for a hotel water-management IoT system that identified three priority findings: single-password control, unprotected data in transit, and lack of reliable audit logs.
Project breakdown
Faced with a hotel water-management IoT system, I mapped components and assets, applied STRIDE to each element, and produced a threat model that identified three priority findings: single-password control, unprotected data in transit, and lack of reliable audit logs.
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