Penetration Testing
Identifying vulnerabilities through controlled offensive techniques — web apps, networks, and infrastructure using Kali Linux and industry-standard tools.
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.
CEH Track
CompTIA Security+
Linux
Wireshark
Python
Kali Linux
Proxmox VE
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 systems, and monitoring traffic for anomalies and intrusion signatures with Wireshark and SIEM platforms.
Cryptography
Applied knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric encryption, PKI, TLS/SSL, and secure communications protocols aligned with CompTIA Security+ standards.
Digital Forensics
Evidence collection, memory analysis, disk imaging, and timeline reconstruction following security incidents and breaches.
Scripting & Automation
Python and Bash scripting for security tooling, log parsing, vulnerability scanning automation, and custom exploit development.
Incident Response
Structured containment, eradication, and recovery procedures for security events, following NIST and SANS incident response frameworks.
Proxmox VE
Deploying and managing virtualized homelab environments with VMs and LXC containers for isolated security testing, 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, secure software engineering, risk management, and cryptographic systems. Pursuing CEH track and CompTIA Security+ certification alongside degree.
CEH Track
CompTIA Security+
Linux
Wireshark
Python
Kali Linux
Proxmox VE
Independent Security Research
Personal Projects & Homelab
CTF competitions, Proxmox-based home lab environments, and open-source tooling contributions. Building skills in OSINT, web exploitation, malware analysis, and virtualized network attack/defense scenarios.
Let's Connect
Get in Touch
Open to opportunities in security operations, red teaming, GRC, and cybersecurity roles across Texas and beyond. Reach out and let's talk.