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Offensive security · Practical defense

I break systems
to build them safer.

I'm Elijah Goglin, a Computer Science student and hands-on security practitioner focused on penetration testing, secure systems, and tools that solve real problems.

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3.8GPA
Network+Certified
2027Expected graduation
5+Security projects & labs
01 About

Curiosity with
an operator's mindset.

I learn security by doing—building labs, tracing attack paths, writing tools, and turning findings into practical fixes.

At Cairn University, I'm completing a B.S. in Computer Science alongside graduate study in Data Analytics. My goal is to grow from a strong technical foundation into penetration testing and red-team work.

02 Selected work

Proof over promises.

Hands-on work across offensive security labs, assessment methodology, systems, and software.

01Academic security project

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Simulation

Planned and executed a structured assessment—from reconnaissance and scanning through controlled exploitation—then translated findings into prioritized remediation guidance.

  • Nmap
  • Burp Suite
  • Metasploit
  • Reporting
02Authorized lab · Hack The Box

Editor: XWiki Exploitation Path

Traced an XWiki attack path using CVE-2025-24893, established a reverse shell, enumerated the host, and recovered application credentials to reach the target user account.

  • CVE Analysis
  • Linux
  • RCE
  • Enumeration
03Authorized lab · Hack The Box

Cap: Packet Capture to Privilege Escalation

Analyzed an exposed packet capture, recovered FTP credentials, pivoted through SSH, and escalated privileges through a misconfigured Python capability.

  • PCAP
  • FTP / SSH
  • Linux
  • Capabilities
04Software project

Rust File Comparison CLI

Built a focused command-line utility for comparing files while developing practical fluency with Rust ownership, input handling, and reliable error paths.

  • Rust
  • CLI
  • File I/O
  • Error Handling
05Ubuntu cloud serverFirewall, SSH hardening, permissions, patching, uptime
06NBA game predictorPython data project exploring win probability and net rating
03 Experience

Real environments.
Real responsibility.

Experience spanning secure web operations, managed IT, and hands-on user and infrastructure support.

Dec 2024 — May 2025

Website Consultant

Saints Prison Ministry

Maintained and secured a production WordPress site through SSL and firewall monitoring, CAPTCHA implementation, backups, testing, and front- and back-end troubleshooting.

May 2025 — Aug 2025

MSP Intern

Bedrock Technology

Gained practical exposure to managed IT operations and the pace, communication, and problem-solving required across client environments.

Jun 2022 — Jun 2023

IT Support Intern

Tunkhannock Area School District

Supported users and infrastructure through Windows 10/11 imaging, hardware repair, WSUS updates, and fiber and network cabling work.

04 Foundation

Education &
credentials.

CU

Undergraduate degree · Expected Dec 2027

B.S. Computer Science

Cairn University · 3.8 GPA

MS

Graduate degree · Expected Dec 2027

M.S. Data Analytics

Cairn University · Dual-level graduate program focused on analytics, predictive modeling, and data-informed decision-making.

N+

Certification · Earned Aug 2025

CompTIA Network+

Networking concepts, operations, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals.

S+

Certification · In progress

CompTIA Security+

Building a broad security foundation while preparing for offensive-security specialization.

05 Toolkit

Tools I reach for.

I'm tool-agnostic: the goal is to understand the system, choose the right approach, and communicate what matters.

Offensive security

  • Nmap
  • Burp Suite
  • Metasploit
  • Gobuster
  • ffuf
  • WPScan
  • John the Ripper
  • linPEAS

Systems & networks

  • Linux / Kali
  • Windows
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • HTTP/S
  • SSH
  • Wireshark
  • VirtualBox

Development

  • Python
  • Rust
  • C
  • C#
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • Go
  • Haskell
  • Dart / Flutter

Web & platforms

  • WordPress
  • Apache
  • MySQL
  • Google Cloud
  • Git / GitHub
06 Direction

The long game:
offensive security.

I'm building toward penetration testing and red-team work through a deliberate path: strengthen the fundamentals, earn Security+, deepen hands-on lab experience, and ultimately pursue OSCP.

Start a conversation

Looking for someone who
won't stop at the surface?

I'm interested in cybersecurity internships and early-career opportunities where curiosity, clear thinking, and hands-on technical work matter.