Jud Wells
Cybersecurity student at SUNY Canton with a strong focus on hands‑on infrastructure, system hardening, and real‑world security practice.
I learn by building, breaking, and securing systems — from Linux servers and cloud environments to containerized homelab infrastructure.
Focus
Linux administration, cloud servers, homelabs, incident response, and red teaming fundamentals.
Hands-on Work
Docker & Portainer, self‑hosting, Oracle Cloud VMs, Hack The Box, and infrastructure hardening.
Goals
Seeking internships and long‑term work in national security, with the goal of joining the U.S. National Security Agency.
Background & Education
My interest in technology started at a young age. I used to take computers apart, purposely break them, and put them back together to understand how they worked and how to fix them. That curiosity eventually led me into Linux administration, cloud servers, and cybersecurity.
I chose SUNY Canton for its strong cybersecurity program and emphasis on hands‑on learning, as well as its proximity to my hometown of Ogdensburg.
Hands‑On Experience
Outside of class, I maintain a personal homelab where I deploy and manage containerized services using Docker and Portainer. I regularly experiment with self‑hosting and securing infrastructure.
I also work with cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud and practice real‑world attack and defense scenarios using Hack The Box.
Cybersecurity Philosophy
To me, cybersecurity is about managing online threats, securing systems before attackers find weaknesses, and responding effectively when incidents occur. It’s not just prevention — it’s understanding how breaches happen and how to mitigate them calmly and methodically.
Career Direction
I am early in my career, but highly focused and disciplined. My long‑term goal is to work for the U.S. National Security Agency, and in the near term I am actively seeking internships that allow me to gain experience and contribute meaningfully.