Hello! My name is Lydia Robb, and I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University studying Cybersecurity. I’ve built a strong foundation in security concepts and network fundamentals through coursework and hands-on labs, including penetration testing exercises in Kali Linux, vulnerability scanning, and Windows Server configuration. I enjoy the investigative side of cybersecurity, understanding how systems are exploited and how to prevent attacks, and I’m especially interested in pursuing a career focused on cybercrime and digital forensics.

My technical experience includes working with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, and Windows/Linux environments. I’ve applied principles of access control, vulnerability assessment, and incident response to real world situations through academic labs and team projects. Beyond security tools, I bring strong interpersonal and leadership skills built through years of customer service and team management roles, where I learned the importance of communication, accountability, and problem-solving under pressure.

I’m actively involved in ODU’s cybersecurity community as a proud member of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and the Cyber Security Student Association, where I continue developing both technical and professional skills. I am currently seeking a cybersecurity internship where I can contribute to security initiatives, expand my technical skill set, and gain practical industry experience.

Ultimately, I’m fascinated by how attackers think and motivated to be part of the teams who stop them. My long-term goal is to work in roles that investigate and mitigate cybercrime, helping protect individuals and organizations from emerging threats.