Benjamin Ingleby-Oddy's Security Lab

A focused exploration of cybersecurity principles through applied programming and practical research.

Learn More About Me

Applied Cyber Security Student

Currently pursuing a degree in Applied Cyber Security at the University of South Wales (Year 1, 2nd Honors average). My core academic focus is the intersection of development and security, advocating for secure-by-design methodologies.

I am a hardworking, well-organized individual with demonstrable experience in teamwork, effective communication, and efficient resource management. I am dedicated to translating theoretical knowledge into tangible, secure, and well-documented practical systems.

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Active Research & Experiments

Ongoing focus areas building upon foundational knowledge in cryptography and application security.

Experiments Log

01. PBKDF2 vs Scrypt Performance Study Focus: Benchmarking modern key derivation functions vs. Shar256 for optimal security posture. WIP
02. Customised AI assistant Target: Creating an quantanized 4-bit ai based off chatgpt-OSS model, further testing on 1.58 bit. Planning
03. Custom EDR Agent via eBPF Focus: Kernel-level monitoring using eBPF hooks for file integrity. Idea

Featured Completed Projects

Python Password Manager for Esports Team

University Project, Cryptography, Python Development | Duration: 2 Weeks

Developed a security-focused Python password manager tailored for a small Esports team. The project provided practical experience in implementing secure design principles including Shar256-based hashing, symmetric encryption for the database and application communication, and Two-Factor Authentication via encrypted email delivery. This included a detailed development report outlining features and project timeline.

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Web Development and Team Management Project (Rowe IT)

Work Experience, Team Leadership, Web Integration | Year: 2023

Managed a team of three to deliver a six-page website in three days for ROWE IT. The core feature was a Java-integrated live graph displaying solar energy generation (MW) via the Open Weather API. This project focused heavily on team coordination, rapid implementation of ideas, UI/UX design, and adapting to fluctuating project scopes under strict time constraints.

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Core Competencies

Application Security & Crypto

  • Python Development (Security Focus)
  • Cryptographic Hashing (Shar256 Implementation)
  • Symmetric Encryption Methods
  • Two-Factor Authentication Logic

Development & Integration

  • Core Web Technologies (HTML/CSS)
  • Java/Script Integration
  • External API Integration (Live Data)
  • UI/UX Theming and Design

Professional Attributes

  • Team Leadership and Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Resource and Time Management
  • Adaptive Project Scoping

Get in Touch

I am currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out.