Kayla Hodge
Cybersecurity Student
Welcome!
I’m a cybersecurity graduate with a passion for solving complex problems, securing systems, and building practical technology solutions.
Explore my portfolio to see hands-on cybersecurity projects, website development, and the skills I’ve developed.
At a Glance
I enjoy solving technical challenges through research, analysis, and hands-on implementation. Whether assessing enterprise security, developing websites, or documenting complex technical processes, I strive to build solutions that are secure, practical, and user-focused.
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Expected Graduation: September 2026
Associate of Science in Information Technology
Graduated: August 2025
Location
Blacksburg, VA
Focus Areas
Cybersecurity • Information Technology • Threat Intelligence
Core Skills
Risk Assessment
Security Documentation
Threat Intelligence
WordPress Development
Technical Documentation
Featured Projects
Darkling Press Website
Web Development • Website Management
Contributed to the development and ongoing management of the Darkling Press website using WordPress. Designed and organized pages, optimized layouts, created promotional graphics, and enhanced the user experience to support an independent publishing brand.
Technologies
- WordPress
- HTML/CSS
- Canva
- Graphic Design
- Content Management
Enterprise Security Assessment Using CIS Controls
Governance, Risk & Compliance • Security Assessment
Conducted a comprehensive enterprise security assessment using the CIS Controls v8 framework to identify security weaknesses, evaluate organizational risk, and recommend industry-standard safeguards. Mapped security findings to CIS Controls and Safeguards to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture and improve resilience against cyber threats.
Technologies
- CIS Control V8
- CIS Safeguards
- Risk Assessment
- Security Gap Analysis
- Security Governance
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigation
Threat Intelligence • Open-Source Intelligence
Conducted an open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation to analyze an organization’s public-facing digital footprint. Leveraged multiple OSINT tools to identify exposed assets, gather publicly available information, and assess potential security risks through passive reconnaissance techniques.
Technologies
- Google Dorks
- Shodan
- Censys
- Wayback Machine
- WHOIS
- DNS Lookup
Interested in seeing more? Explore my Project Showcase.
Let’s Connect!
Whether you’re looking for someone with cybersecurity knowledge, technical documentation experience, or website management skills, I’d love to connect.