Hi, I’m Abhijeet Kumar, a master’s student in Cybersecurity Engineering at the University of Maryland. I’m really grateful to The Diana Initiative for supporting international students like me and giving us the opportunity to grow and thrive in this field. Having moved to the U.S. from India, I’ve been amazed by the openness and enthusiasm of the cybersecurity community through conferences, hacker clubs, and mentorship. I used to watch recordings of Black Hat, DEF CON, BSides, and The Diana Initiative online, and I always wanted to attend in person one day. Thanks to this scholarship, that dream is now becoming a reality. I’ll be experiencing Hacker Summer Camp live for the first time. What I’m most excited about is the chance to get hands-on practice, connect with mentors in red teaming as I prepare for my OSCP, and meet and network with others who are equally passionate about cybersecurity. Events like this offer lessons you can’t get from videos; they provide real tools, real ...
My name is Swetha Pai and I am a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, studying Information Security. Before starting my master’s degree, I had the opportunity of working as a Security Consultant and get experience in tackling complex security challenges in different sectors such as banking, healthcare, and government in the Middle East.
I am honored to have been awarded The Diana Initiative Scholarship and excited to attend the Hacker Summer Camp! As someone looking to transition into a security analyst role, I am especially looking forward to exploring the Blue Team Village and discovering new tools at the Black Hat Arsenal. I hope to meet inspiring people, whether during a CTF, a hallway conversation, or a career fair and leave with insights, contacts, and relationships that continue beyond the week of the event.
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