About Me
Hello, I'm Tycho Killaars
Based in Geel, Belgium
I'm a cybersecurity student with a passion for security research and ethical hacking. I thrive on the challenge of uncovering vulnerabilities and strengthening digital defenses, always with a commitment to ethical practices.
While i'm still a student, I've already had the opportunity to work on several projects, including a vulnerability assessment for a local business and the sucurity of said local business. There is also the project for my middle school, where i was tasked with making an automated message system for when somthing in the system went wrong, this was a fun project where i got to learn about the basics of security and how to work with APIs.
When I'm not in front of a screen, you'll find me socializing in coffee shops, walking through nature, or diving into a good book. These habits inform my work more than any tutorial ever could. And they are also very nice to just wind down after a long day of work.
I'm currently open to freelance collaborations and full-time opportunities. If you have something interesting in mind, I'd love to hear about it.
Skills & Tools
Experience
2025 — Present
Student Cybersecurity
Thomas More, Geel
Currently pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, where I'm honing my skills in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics. I've completed coursework in network security, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
2025 — Present
Security Specialist
Slagerij Heinen, Tegelen
As a security specialist for a local butcher shop, I conducted vulnerability assessments and implemented security measures to protect their digital assets. This included securing their point-of-sale systems, improving firewalls, and providing information on cybersecurity best practices.
2018 — 2024
High school: Industral IT
Mosa-RT, Maaseik
School has taught me the basics of IT, and has given me a good foundation to build on for my future career. I have learned about the basics of programming, how to work with databases, how to work with APIs, and all about the hardware of computers and IOT devices.
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