Cybersecurity Student, Ethical Technology & Digital Impact

Tahera Rouf

Philadelphia, PA 267-***-**** ***************@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/taherarouf EDUCATION

Temple University College of Science and Technology, Philadelphia, PA Aug 2022 - Dec 2026 Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity

• Coursework: Software Security, Digital Forensics, Cybercrime, Architecture, Operating Systems and Networking, Data Structures PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Metasource May 2023 - Jul 2024

Scanning Clerk Bristol, PA

• Performed vulnerability scanning of digital files to identify security gaps and maintain data integrity during conversion processes, enhancing cybersecurity posture

• Organized and preserved various records, including sensitive HR documents, invoices, and intellectual property, conducting risk assessments in ServiceNow GRC to adhere to client confidentiality guidelines

• Managed long-term document retention workflows for high-profile clients by interpreting security reports and applying risk manage- ment standards to ensure compliance

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Keep Philly Safe and Aware

Devpost

• Designed and deployed a civic web app that visualizes Philadelphia crime data and integrates real-time safety news to empower local residents.

• Implemented interactive maps using Folium and Plotly to display crime statistics and alerts with geographic context.

• Integrated News API to surface relevant safety updates, enhancing public awareness and engagement.

• Collaborated with a cross-functional team to overcome mapping challenges, streamline data workflows, and deliver a fully functional MVP within the hackathon timeframe.

WebGoat Security Labs

OWASP

• Completed a series of interactive labs simulating real-world web application vulnerabilities using OWASP's WebGoat platform.

• Practiced identifying and exploiting flaws such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure deserialization, and broken authentication.

• Strengthened understanding of secure coding practices and mitigation strategies aligned with OWASP Top Ten.

• Applied ethical hacking techniques to analyze application behavior and reinforce secure development principles. Network Sniffing Simulation Course Project

• Simulated a network sniffing attack using Wireshark to capture and analyze packet data in a controlled lab environment.

• Mapped observed activity to MITRE ATT&CK tactics and the cyber kill chain phases to demonstrate adversarial behavior.

• Documented attack flow, tool usage, and mitigation strategies in a formal technical report for academic evaluation.

• Strengthened skills in packet analysis, ethical hacking, and translating complex security concepts into clear, audience-friendly documentation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, SQL, PowerShell

• Tools & Technologies: Excel, Linux, IntelliJ, Eclipse, UTM VM, Docker, Pandas, Wireshark, Oracle SQL Data Modeler, Autopsy, ServiceNow GRC, Vulnerability Scanners

• Information Security & Risk Management: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Security Reports Interpretation, Eager To Learn ACTIVITIES

Temple Women in Cybersecurity - WiCyS

Vice President, Social Media Lead

• Led strategic outreach, technical event planning, and social media management to promote cybersecurity awareness, ethical tech practices, and inclusive education; created accessible content and documented workflows to support long-term organizational growth. Temple First

Creative Director

• Appointed Creative Director for Temple First, leading branding, content strategy, and budget management to support first-generation college students through professional development, mentorship, and inclusive community-building initiatives.

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