Luke Halfpenny
Email: Lukehalf100@gmail.com
Phone: 267-903-5860
Professional Summary
Motivated cybersecurity student at the University of Tampa with hands-on experience in network fundamentals, threat detection, web security, and vulnerability assessments. Able to combine technical and business knowledge to solve real-world issues. Seeking an entry-level SOC analyst role.
Education
University of Tampa
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Expected graduation: May 2027
Technical Skills
NmapWiresharkNessus/OpenVASBurp Suite
Vulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseOWASP Top 10
Risk AssessmentWindowsLinuxPythonBash
Professional Experience
Logistics Manager — ArtsiPhartsi
- Built a secure business website using SSL to help protect customer and business data.
- Import and export products domestically and internationally.
- Built two software tools to provide real-time shipping prices for customers.
Cybersecurity Projects
- Conducted vulnerability and port scanning with Nmap and Nessus in school lab environments.
- Analyzed findings and recommended remediation strategies based on risk severity scores.
- Evaluated applications against OWASP guidance and identified vulnerabilities such as SQL injection.
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ — planned before graduation
- CompTIA CySA+ — planned before graduation