Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Hi, I'm Abhinav Boora.

National Cyber Scholar. I compete in CTFs, study digital forensics, and break things to learn how to defend them. Currently a high school student in Virginia focused on security, law, and making tech more accessible.

Abhinav Boora
7+
Competitions
4
Certifications
$3k+
Benefits Earned
10+
Tech Skills

Who I Am

High school student. Cybersecurity nerd. I like figuring out how things break.

Security

I compete in national CTFs and train through SANS. I study how attackers operate so I can build better defenses. That's the whole idea.

Community

I tutor students through UPchieve — math, CS, and test prep for low-income kids. I also make short films and video essays about justice and technology.

Law + Tech

I'm interested in cyber law and ethical hacking — the place where technical work actually hits policy and affects real people.

Virginia, USA

Student at Independence High School. Coursework in cybersecurity, CS, and STEM. I compete with CyberPatriot, 3C Cyber Cup, and Lockheed Martin CTF teams.

Where I've Worked

Tutoring, volunteering, and running my own thing.

Tutor
Abhinav's Math & Science (Self-employed)
Jun 2025 – Present · Loudoun County, Virginia
  • Run one-on-one math and science sessions, adapted to each student.
  • Help kids get comfortable with STEM basics through hands-on problem solving.
Volunteer Tutor
UPchieve
Jan 2025 – Present · Remote
  • Tutor low-income students in math, CS, and test prep.
  • Also help with college counseling and applications.
Food Preparer
Anna Sudha Community Kitchens
Aug 2024 – Present · Volunteer
  • Prep and organize meals for underserved communities.
  • Keep the kitchen running — coordination, cleanup, whatever's needed.

Certifications, Awards & Competitions

The stuff I've earned and the competitions I've placed in.

Award

National Cyber Scholar

SANS Cyber Foundations Academy Scholarship · 2024

Scholarship and recognition from SANS for cybersecurity performance. Includes full access to the Cyber Foundations Academy.

Certification

IT Specialist – Cybersecurity

Pearson · 2026

Covers threat mitigation, network security fundamentals, and core cybersecurity principles.

Certification

IT Specialist – Network Security

Pearson · 2026

Covers securing network infrastructure, finding vulnerabilities, and applying defense strategies.

Certification

IT Specialist – Networking

Pearson · 2025

Network configuration, protocol troubleshooting, and infrastructure setup.

Competition

CyberPatriot

Air Force Association · Platinum Tier · 2 Years

Two years. Hit Platinum tier. Hardened Windows and Linux boxes against simulated attacks in timed rounds.

Competition · 3rd Place

Lockheed Martin CyberQuest

Bethesda · 2026

3rd place. CTF challenges designed by Lockheed Martin's defense professionals.

Competition · 1st Place

Cyber Security Drone Competition

George Mason University · 2026

Won the inaugural competition at GMU. Drone security and exploitation.

Competition · 1st Place

FBLA Network Design

Regional Conference · 2026

1st place. Designed secure, efficient network infrastructure for business scenarios.

Competition · 3rd Place

LoveBytes CTF

Virginia Tech · 2026

3rd place in a capture-the-flag event at Virginia Tech.

Competition · 5th Place

3C Virginia HSCyber Cup CTF

2026

5th place. Defended virtual networks and responded to live threats in real time.

Competition · 2nd Place

Divergent Teams DC Hackathon

Computer Science · 2025

2nd place in the CS track. Timed problem-solving under pressure.

What I Work With

Security, code, and systems.

Security

Cybersecurity Digital Forensics Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Network Security

Languages

Python Java C++ C# JavaScript

Systems

Bash / Linux PowerShell Troubleshooting Game Development

Soft Skills

Problem Solving Team Leadership

School

Independence High School

2023 – 2027

Cybersecurity, CS, and STEM coursework. Compete on CyberPatriot, 3C Cyber Cup, and Lockheed Martin CTF teams.

Academies of Loudoun

MATA CISCO DE · 2026 – 2027

Starting the MATA CISCO Dual Enrollment program — advanced networking and cybersecurity infrastructure.

What I'm Building

Side projects. Currently just one, but it's a real one.

Expedikiro gameplay screenshot
Open Source

Expedikiro

A Java game prototype mashing up Sekiro's combat with Expedition 33's world. Action combat systems, game architecture, and a lot of debugging.

Java Game Dev Combat Systems
View on GitHub

Get in Touch

I'm around. Here's where to find me.

If you're working on something in cybersecurity, forensics, or anything adjacent — I'm happy to talk. Students, mentors, professionals, doesn't matter. Just reach out.