I break systems.
To understand them.
To secure them.
I'm Ayush, a computer science student focused on cybersecurity and systems security. I build and test secure tooling in Linux environments, applying authentication, network security, and access control principles in real systems.
Ayush Kumar
< Scott Astatine />
Security & Systems
skills = [
"Rust", "Python", "Linux",
"Network Security", "Nmap",
"Authentication (Argon2id)",
"Firewall Configuration",
"Risk Frameworks (NIST, OWASP)"
]
philosophy = "Secure by Design"
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About Me
Hi, I'm Scott (Ayush Kumar). I'm a computer science student focused on cybersecurity and systems security. I build secure tooling in Linux environments using Rust and Python, applying authentication, networking, and risk management concepts through hands-on projects.
I'm currently completing the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate to strengthen my defensive foundations. My current focus is strengthening defensive security before moving into offensive testing. My interests include zero-trust architecture, secure system design, and exploring practical applications of AI in threat detection and security automation.
I'm building my career in cybersecurity, with a long-term goal of transitioning into Penetration Testing and Security Engineering. I prioritize building and testing real systems to understand the practical realities of security beyond theory.
"I believe security is best learned by breaking, rebuilding, and hardening systems repeatedly."