Hello, I'm

Ernest B.
Hernandez

Emerging Information Security Architect

BAT, Cybersecurity  ยท  St. Philip's College  ยท  Class of 2027
Ernest B. Hernandez
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Personal

San Antonio-based cybersecurity sophomore with a passion for building secure, thoughtful systems. I approach security not just as a technical discipline, but as a mindset โ€” one that asks what could go wrong before anything ships.

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Education

  • BAT, Cybersecurity โ€” St. Philip's College
  • Class of 2027
  • Focus: Secure architecture & systems design
  • Exploring specialization in information security architecture
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Professional Focus

  • Information Security Architecture
  • Secure Systems Design
  • Network defense & analysis
  • Security tooling & automation
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Current Status

  • Actively building my cybersecurity portfolio
  • Completing coursework in network security
  • Pursuing hands-on labs & CTF challenges
  • Open to internships & entry-level opportunities
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About This Space

This workspace is structured around three interconnected hubs that together document my learning journey and professional growth in cybersecurity:

  • The current page serves as a personal overview, offering context about my interests, goals, and how to explore the rest of the workspace.
  • My Shield icon Cybersecurity Portfolio showcases curated labs, hands-on projects, and documented skill progression across defensive, analytical, and technical domains.
  • My GitHub Profile ties everything together as a central index repository, providing a unified reference layer for navigation and organization.
Python PYTHON
scripting automation security tools
Linux LINUX
CLI bash sys admin
Network Security NETWORK SECURITY
TCP/IP packet analysis firewalls
Cybersecurity CYBERSECURITY
threat modeling defense-in-depth OWASP
JavaScript JAVASCRIPT
web security DOM scripting
๐Ÿ—๏ธ SECURE DESIGN
architecture zero trust least privilege
Python Linux Cybersecurity JavaScript Network Security Bash
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Security Architecture ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Threat Intelligence ๐Ÿ”ญ CTF Challenges ๐Ÿ“ก Network Defense ๐Ÿค– Security Automation ๐Ÿ“š Continuous Learning ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Homelab / Tinkering ๐ŸŒ Open Source Security ๐Ÿ“ Technical Writing