Kinga Hutorowicz

Cybersecurity Specialist

Second-year cybersecurity student with strong passion for offensive and defensive security, network administration, and security monitoring.

About Me

Active member of scientific "SKNI" club at UKEN and collaborator with "zeroDay" scientific circle at AGH, with hands-on experience in penetration testing, web exploitation, Linux/network administration through cybersecurity projects.

Eager to apply versatile technical skills in a challenging internship environment.

Network Security

TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANS, firewall configuration

Penetration Testing

Web exploitation, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment

System Administration

Linux administration, SIEM monitoring, security event analysis

Skills

Hard Skills

  • Network configuration and security
  • Linux administration and networking
  • SIEM monitoring and security event analysis
  • Incident detection and security monitoring
  • Wireless security and rogue access point simulation
  • Vulnerability assessment and web analysis
  • Technical documentation and cybersecurity reporting
  • Bash, Python, and PowerShell scripting (basic)

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solver
  • Critical thinker
  • Fast learner
  • Open-minded
  • Team player
  • Adaptability
  • Time management

Tools & Technologies

  • Penetration Testing: Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Wireshark
  • Networking: Cisco Packet Tracer, MikroTik, Wireshark, tcpdump
  • SIEM: Wazuh, SecureVisio
  • Development: Git, GitHub, Visual Studio Code
  • Programming: Bash, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java

Languages

Polish Native
English C1
Spanish A1
German A1

Projects

Raspberry Pi Rogue Wi-Fi Access Point

Built a Raspberry Pi 4-based rogue Wi-Fi access point for educational phishing simulation against the university's USOS login system via captive portal.

  • Configured TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANS using hostapd, dnsmasq, iptables
  • Implemented DNS spoofing for USOS/CAS domain redirect
  • Created cloned login page on Apache for credential harvesting
  • Full end-to-end implementation with logging/monitoring
Raspberry Pi hostapd dnsmasq iptables Apache

Wazuh HIDS Security Monitoring Project

Designed and configured a Wazuh-based SIEM/HIDS monitoring environment using Debian and VirtualBox.

  • Implemented File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) for critical directories
  • Conducted security and intrusion simulation tests
  • Tested privilege escalation using SUID binaries
  • Developed automated backup and recovery procedures
Wazuh Debian VirtualBox FIM

MAC Flooding Attack - Network Security Project

Practical network security project focused on Layer 2 attacks and switch security mechanisms.

  • Designed MAC Flooding attack to overflow switch CAM table
  • Implemented Layer 2 security mechanisms
  • Tested port security, MAC limiting, bridge firewall rules
  • Used Cisco Packet Tracer, MikroTik, and Kali Linux
Cisco Packet Tracer MikroTik Kali Linux CAM Table

Cybersecurity Intern — OPI PIB

3-month cybersecurity internship focused on security vulnerability assessment, technical documentation, and cyber threat communication.

  • Worked with SecureVisio technologies for process modeling
  • Prepared cybersecurity communications and awareness materials
  • Developed NASK publications and security recommendations
  • Application security testing
OPI PIB SecureVisio NASK

Certificates

CCNA

Cisco Networking

Ethical Hacker

Cisco Networking

Cybersecurity Essentials

Cisco Networking

Digital Skills

Google Certificate

Project Management

Principles

Hobbies & Interests

Music

13th year in music school - classic and jazz guitar specialization, piano

Mountain Hiking

Exploring trails and enjoying nature

Bike Trips

Active cycling adventures

Literature

Reading books and exploring different genres

Gardening & Herbalism

Cultivating plants and exploring natural remedies

Psychology & Sociology

Understanding human behavior and social dynamics

Astrophysics

Exploring the universe and cosmic phenomena

Finance

Understanding economic systems and personal finance

Contact

k.hutorowicz@gmail.com
+48 537886064
LinkedIn Profile
GitHub Profile