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Azriel Valdepenas

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Cybersecurity Practitioner / Aspiring Penetration Tester / Secure Software Developer

Cybersecurity practitioner with hands-on experience in offensive security, web application security, and secure software development. Holds CompTIA Security+, PJPT, PT1, and PNPT certifications. Active participant in regional cybersecurity competitions, including multiple top placements, with a strong interest in penetration testing and application security.

Blog

Write-ups and deep dives on security research and builds.

Featured Projects

Selected work in offensive security and secure development.

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ACT-PWN Malware

2026-Present

Built myself a custom malware for learning purposes only. Will not publish, but will make a blog about it.

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Enterprise Cybersecurity Homelab

Builder / Operator · 2025 - Present

A virtual enterprise lab of 8 VMs with Windows Active Directory, Kali Linux, and intentionally vulnerable machines for offensive and defensive practice.

#Active Directory#Wazuh#SIEM/EDR#Kali Linux#Privilege Escalation
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Educational Security Simulation (HUMSECU)

Builder · 2025

A tool to simulate phishing for educational use in a Human Security class, with safeguards to keep all actions within ethical and authorized boundaries.

#Phishing Simulation#Security Education#Ethics
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NAVI-AI / NAVI OS

Developer · 2025

A web application to control a virtual AI holding various automation tools, with real-time communication between the web interface and AI services.

#React#Flask#WebSockets#Automation#Windows Server