Building Secure Systems
Hello World! I’m Carson Harris. I love diving into penetration testing challenges and building creative security solutions. Please take a look at what I’ve been working on!
Aspiring Penetration Tester
What I’m working on
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Projects
AWS Cloud Security Assessment Project
AWSAWS Cloud Security Assessment Project The objective of this project was to demonstrate how to identify and remediate security issues in an AWS environment using a running EC2 instance. I used AWS Inspector, Security Hub, Config, and GuardDuty to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and missing security controls. This project taught me...
Custom Gaming PC Builds
Selected compatible hardware components (CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, cooling systems, etc.) based on budget and performance needs. Assembled and wired systems, performed BIOS setup, applied thermal paste, and managed airflow for optimal performance. Installed operating systems (Windows), configured drivers, updated firmware, and performed system testing Troubleshot hardware issues such as...
AWS Migration Project
Defining the Goal The initial goal was to understand how AWS could replace or supplement an on‑prem server environment. This meant learning how to: Launch compute resources Secure access properly Design basic networking Keep costs under control I approached AWS from a practical mindset: build first, then troubleshoot what breaks....
Experience
IT Support
Adxcelerant, IT Support SpecialistLittleton, Colorado | September, 2023 - August, 2025
- Provided first-level IT support, resolving hardware, software, and peripheral issues while managing tickets through Zendesk and Jira. Performed regular data integrity checks to maintain accurate internal systems.
National Cyber League (NCL) Participant
Cyber Skyline, ParticipantCastle Rock, Colorado | March, 2025 - April, 2025
- Competed in individual and team-based cybersecurity challenges involving cryptography, network traffic analysis, password cracking, and forensics
Hack The Box (HTB)
HackTheBox, ParticipantCastle Rock, Colorado | January, 2025 - May, 2025
- Regular participant in virtual labs and challenges focused on penetration testing and system exploitation; earned a CTF coin for solving a Capture The Flag challenge for Arapahoe Community College
Cybersecurity Club
Arapahoe Community College , MemeberCastle Rock, Colorado | January, 2025 - May, 2025
- Alumni members of the campus cyber club; participated in skill-building workshops, group study sessions, and competitions related to ethical hacking and network defense
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Education
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, Colorado August, 2022 - May, 2025Developed a strong foundation in penetration testing, network defense, and risk assessment through hands-on labs, simulated attacks, and real-world security projects. Gained practical experience with vulnerability analysis, secure system design, and best practices for safeguarding critical infrastructure.