Ben J. Emanuel

Cybersecurity & Data Analytics Student at Virginia Tech LinkedIn | GitHub | Benyouareben@gmail.com

About Me

I’m a Cybersecurity & Data Analytics student at Virginia Tech with hands-on experience in Python scripting, Linux fundamentals, and real-time security monitoring. I am an active member of CyberVT and a 2026 NCAE Cyber Games Competitor.

Education

Virginia Tech | B.S. in Business: Cybersecurity & Data Analytics Management | Expected May 2027

Overall GPA: 3.40

Certifications

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
TryHackMe: Ongoing labs in Linux, networking, and offensive security

Featured Projects

Automated File Integrity Monitor (FIM)

Developed a real-time security tool in Python utilizing the SHA-256 hashing algorithm to ensure data integrity for sensitive system files.

Automation: Engineered an automated polling loop to detect and alert on unauthorized modifications within a 5-second window.
Logic: Implemented a system that dynamically updates security baselines upon detection of authorized changes.

Custom Python Log Analyzer

Developed a Python-based log analysis tool to detect suspicious login attempts and abnormal user activity.

Parsing: Implemented regex-based parsing and automated reporting to highlight high-risk authentication patterns.

Technical Skills

Security: SOC Operations, SIEM Concepts, Vulnerability Assessment, DFIR, Threat Intelligence
Networking: DNS, TCP/IP, Subnetting, Routing, Switching
Development: Python, SQL, Linux CLI, Wireshark, GitHub

Work Experience

Pamplin IT Support Technician | Virginia Tech | Aug 2025 – Present

Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues for faculty, staff, and students.
Document solutions and escalate complex problems to improve help desk efficiency.