vipin.b
Hello! I'm a high school cybersecurity student and capture the flag (CTF) enthusiast who focuses on Reverse Engineering, Pwn, and Cryptography. I usually compete with my team 0xf1sh, where I serve as co-captain, as well as with other well-known teams.
I'm also the co-chair of the CyberStudents Foundation, which hosts a vibrant Discord community of over 3,000 members. This portfolio highlights my work and includes several blog posts, primarily CTF writeups, that I hope you find insightful and engaging.
Latest Blog Post
I tried Crypto Mining in the big '25
Will I make quick cash w/ my craptop or will it get fried?
Certifications
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
The GFACT certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of essential foundational cybersecurity concepts. Certified on June 29, 2024.Certified API Security Analyst (CASA)
The Certified API Security Analyst certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate broad API security expertise. Applicants must complete a 100 question quiz covering API risks, threats, and best practices across the OWASP API Security Top 10 and more.Google Cybersecurity Certification
Google Cybersecurity by Google on Coursera. Certificate earned on January 29, 2024.CTFs
Here's a list of all the capture the flag competitions I've actually participated in. This includes major international CTFs, national competitions, and various online events where I've competed individually or with teams.
| CTF Competition | Team/Alias | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| idekCTF 2025 | Cosmic Squid | 2nd/843 |
| DeadSec CTF 2025 | Cosmic Squid | 2nd/639 |
| BCA CTF 6.0 | 0xf1sh | 7th/276 |
| Goldrush Gauntlet 2025 | 0xf1sh | 2nd/20 |
| TJCTF 2025 | 0xf1sh (Student Bracket) | 4th/25 |
| San Diego CTF 2025 | 0xf1sh | 7th/269 |
| b01lers CTF 2025 | Squid Proxy Lovers | 25th/419 |
| NCL Spring 2025 Team Game | 0xf1sh (HS Bracket) | 1st/910 |
| squ1rrel CTF 2025 | 0xf1sh (Student Bracket) | 5th/419 |
| NCL Spring 2025 Individual Game | Solo (High School Bracket) | 6th/1727 |
| picoCTF 2025 | 0xf1sh (US Middle/High School) | 6th/1817 |
| Kashi CTF 2025 | 0xf1sh | 17th/729 |