Vipin.B

Hello! I'm an ardent Cybersecurity student with a growing collection of certifications, including the prestigious GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) certification. I am also a Capture The Flag (CTF) competitor, either playing solo or with my team, 0xf1sh.

This portfolio features numerous CTF write-ups for TryHackMe, HackTheBox, and other platforms/CTFs. I also aim to write more blogs about cybersecurity and various aspects of my personal life and experiences. I hope my work proves insightful and engaging to you!

About me

I am a high school student passionate about cybersecurity and technology. I am also the owner of CyberStudents, a thriving community of 2,000+ members. In my free time, I enjoy coding, working out, lockpicking, playing CTFs, and creating CTF challenges for CSD CTF.

Certifications

GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

The GFACT certification validates a practitioner’s knowledge of essential foundational cybersecurity concepts. Certified on June 29, 2024.

Google Cybersecurity Certification

Google Cybersecurity by Google on Coursera. Certificate earned on January 29, 2024.

MOS: PowerPoint Associate (Office 2019)

Acquired in February 2024, the Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (Office 2019) certification demonstrates proficiency in creating, editing, and enhancing PowerPoint presentations for professional uses such as sales, training, and education.

MOS: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Acquired in October 2024, the Microsoft Office Specialist: Word certification demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the Word environment and the ability to independently complete tasks. This includes creating professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence for professional use in various industries such as education, business, and clerical work.

Achievements

NCL Spring 2024

Ranked 27th out of 1,210 participants in the High School Bracket (Spring 2024 Individual) and 12th out of 4,199 teams in the Standard Bracket (Spring 2024 Team).

LeapFrog Top Students | UNG CyberStart America

For outstanding performance during the 2023-2024 cycle of CyberStart America, recognized as one of the 10 winners out of 1,996 players by the CyberStart America in Georgia Taskforce.

1st Place in Cyberpatriots State Round

Secured 1st Place in the CyberPatriots Gold Tier State Round, topping the rankings statewide. (Not that big of an accomplishment)

GA TSA SLC 2024 | Cybersecurity Finalist

GA Technology Student Association's State Leadership Conference 2024 - 7th Place in GA for Cybersecurity HS

0xf1sh ranked Top 50 Nationally

My CTF team is ranked 38th nationally in the USA, with participation in over 10+ CTFs. Visit our CTFtime Page here!

For any work-related inquiries, please email me at vipin@vipin.xyz. If you want to chat with me, feel free to drop me a message on Discord