Jake Pole - Cyber Security and Networking
I am a driven Computer Science student at the University of Plymouth specialising in Networking and Cyber Security, commited to securing individuals and organisations. My specialties lie in securing environments, implemented defense strategies and proactively managing vulnerabilities. I enjoy developing projects and using self-study to further develop my skills within an ever evolving landscape.
I am currently within my final year following a successful placement year as an Enterprise Security Assistant within the University of Plymouth’s Information Security Team. I will complete my studies in May 2026 and am eager to transition into a full-time position within the field.
Projects
Building a BadUSB Library
BadUSB is an app on a Flipper Zero which emulates a USB Rubber Ducky. Head over to my GitHub to view some of the custom scripts I have made
PCAP Analysis
Within a University module, I have been building a report based on PCAP analysis. This is written from the perspective of a SOC Analyst who has been sent a PCAP file to investigate
My Omarchy Setup
Omarchy is an opinionated version of Arch Linux, within this Repository I have been building my own dotfiles (for configureation of the styling)
Skills
I have a massive passion for learning and Computer Science! I love learning new technologies and further developing my knowledge. In my Industry Experience, I have found that I have a strong understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR. As well as this, I enjoy building networks and associated skills. I also enjoy Web Development and recently I have developed my learning of TypeScript, Next.js and TailwindCSS in creating this page.
During my Year in Industry, I learnt a lot in relation to ITIL and completed the ITIL v4 Foundation course and earned myself the Certification. This became a large part of my job as I specialised in incident response, and dealing with Incidents and Changes became a natural part of the job.
I also have developed my understanding of the Networking Principles, as I have hopes of continuing my learning and understanding to achieve my CCNA cerification.
Contact Me!
You can add me on my LinkedIn
GitHub
You can follow me on my GitHub