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Hi, I'm Nicolo DiFerdinando

I'm a 22-year-old Cybersecurity student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Passionate about Technology, Innovation, and Creativity. I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to expand my skillset.

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About Me

Hello! My name is Nicolo Luca DiFerdinando, and I'm currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. My primary areas of interest include:

  • Network Security
  • SOC Analysis
  • SQL Databases and Data Science
  • Process improvemnt and LEAN fundamentals
  • Overall Design and Creation

I’ve worked on a variety of academic and personal projects focused on information security, incident response, hardware desgin, and data analytcs. Beyond the classroom, I enjoy building computers, home automation and security, and baseball!

Projects

Project 1
IP Blocklist Automation

A custom-built tool using Python, slack and Splunk SOAR to automate the process of blocking or evaluating suspicious IP addresses by SOC anaylysts in slack.

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Project 2
Web Vulnerability Scanner

A proof-of-concept web application vulnerability scanner written in Go, focusing on SQL injection and XSS detection.

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Project 3
CTF Write-ups

Detailed walkthroughs of various CTF challenges, focusing on methodology, tools used, and lessons learned.

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Resume

You can view my resume on a dedicated page here.

Certifications & Accomplishments

Contact

Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss cybersecurity, potential collaborations, or job opportunities.