Callum Cameron

Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Graduate

First Class Honours • Edinburgh Napier University

Perth, Scotland

Passionate cybersecurity professional specializing in threat detection, digital forensics, and AI-powered security solutions. Ready to contribute to your organization's defense against evolving cyber threats.

About Me

A dedicated cybersecurity professional with a first-class honours degree and passion for protecting digital assets through innovative security solutions.

As a recent First Class Honours graduate in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University, I bring a unique blend of academic excellence and practical expertise to the cybersecurity field.

My academic journey has been marked by outstanding achievements, including a dissertation on federated learning for intrusion detection that achieved over 99% detection accuracy. I've also gained valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant, helping fellow students master Python programming and cybersecurity concepts.

Through hands-on projects in penetration testing, malware analysis, and cloud security, I've developed both the technical skills and problem-solving mindset essential for modern cybersecurity challenges. My experience spans from implementing AI-powered security solutions to conducting comprehensive security assessments.

Beyond technical expertise, my background in customer service has strengthened my communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure - crucial qualities for incident response and cross-functional collaboration in security teams.

Defensive Security

SOC operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring expertise.

Digital Forensics

Evidence collection, analysis techniques, and investigation methodologies for cyber incidents.

AI Security

Machine learning applications in cybersecurity, including federated learning and threat intelligence.

Areas of Interest

SOC Analysis Threat Hunting Incident Response SIEM Management Cloud Security Penetration Testing Security Engineering Malware Analysis

University Projects

Comprehensive academic projects demonstrating advanced cybersecurity knowledge and practical implementation skills across diverse security domains.

Federated Learning Intrusion Detection System

Dissertation Project

Developed an innovative federated learning approach for privacy-preserving intrusion detection using the CICIDS2017 dataset. Achieved over 99% detection accuracy while maintaining data privacy across distributed networks.

Technologies Used

PyTorch Flower Framework Python Machine Learning Network Security

Key Achievements

  • 99%+ detection accuracy on CICIDS2017 dataset
  • Privacy-preserving distributed learning implementation
  • Comprehensive evaluation against centralized approaches

Industry LLM Security Evaluation

WWT Industry Project

Collaborated with WWT to evaluate security implications of Large Language Models in enterprise environments. Conducted comprehensive threat modeling and developed security recommendations.

Technologies Used

Python LLM APIs Threat Modeling Security Assessment Risk Analysis

Key Outcomes

  • Comprehensive LLM security framework development
  • Industry-standard threat modeling methodology
  • Practical security recommendations for enterprise deployment

Cloud-Based Malware Analysis Lab

Infrastructure Project

Designed and implemented a scalable cloud-based malware analysis laboratory using containerization and automation. Enabled safe analysis of malicious samples with comprehensive logging and reporting.

Technologies Used

Docker AWS Linux YARA Volatility Cuckoo Sandbox

Key Features

  • Automated malware analysis pipeline
  • Isolated containerized analysis environments
  • Comprehensive reporting and IOC extraction

Web Application Penetration Test

Security Assessment

Conducted comprehensive penetration testing of a purpose-built vulnerable web application. Identified critical vulnerabilities and provided detailed remediation recommendations following industry best practices.

Technologies Used

Burp Suite OWASP ZAP Nmap Metasploit SQL Injection XSS

Assessment Coverage

  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerability assessment
  • Authentication and authorization testing
  • Detailed remediation documentation

GitHub Projects

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Technical Skills

Comprehensive technical expertise across cybersecurity, programming, and emerging technologies, built through academic excellence and practical application.

Programming & Development

Python Advanced

Machine Learning, Security Tools, Automation

JavaScript/TypeScript Proficient

React, Node.js, Full-stack Development

Java Intermediate

Enterprise Applications, Security Libraries

C/C++ Intermediate

System Programming, Performance Optimization

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing Advanced

OWASP, Burp Suite, Metasploit

Digital Forensics Advanced

Evidence Analysis, Memory Forensics

Threat Detection Proficient

IDS/IPS, SIEM, Threat Hunting

Incident Response Proficient

Containment, Analysis, Recovery

Tools & Platforms

Linux/Unix Advanced

System Administration, Scripting

Cloud Security Proficient

AWS, Azure, Container Security

Network Security Proficient

Firewalls, VPN, Network Analysis

Virtualization Intermediate

VMware, Docker, Kubernetes

Machine Learning & AI

PyTorch Advanced

Deep Learning, Neural Networks

Federated Learning Advanced

Flower Framework, Privacy-Preserving ML

Data Analysis Proficient

Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn

AI Security Intermediate

LLM Security, AI Threat Detection

Continuous Learning & Development

Committed to staying current with rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape through continuous learning, professional development, and hands-on experimentation with emerging technologies and security tools.

Lifelong Learning

Constantly updating skills through courses, certifications, and self-study

Community Engagement

Active participation in cybersecurity communities and knowledge sharing

Practical Application

Hands-on experimentation with new tools and techniques in lab environments

Professional Experience

Proven track record of excellence in both academic and professional environments, with strong leadership, communication, and technical skills.

Teaching Assistant

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
2023 - 2024
Academic

Provided comprehensive Python programming support and data analytics guidance to undergraduate students, enhancing their understanding of complex technical concepts and practical applications.

Key Achievements

  • Delivered Python programming support to 100+ students
  • Mentored students in data analytics and programming fundamentals
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and debugging assistance
  • Facilitated understanding of cybersecurity programming concepts
  • Maintained high student satisfaction scores in feedback evaluations

Skills Developed

Python Programming Data Analytics Student Mentoring Technical Support Communication

Customer Assistant

Marks & Spencer
Perth, Scotland
2019 - 2024
Customer Service

Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, developing strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills while managing diverse customer needs and conflict resolution scenarios.

Key Achievements

  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction ratings over 5 years
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effectively resolved customer complaints and conflicts
  • Collaborated with diverse teams in high-pressure environments
  • Developed leadership qualities through training new team members
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales targets and KPIs

Skills Developed

Customer Service Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Conflict Resolution Leadership

Professional Strengths

Combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, I bring a unique perspective to cybersecurity roles with proven ability to communicate complex concepts effectively and work collaboratively in diverse environments.

Communication

5+ years customer-facing experience and teaching assistance

Leadership

Demonstrated through CTF activities and mentoring experience

Technical Expertise

First-class cybersecurity degree with practical application

Education

First-class academic foundation in cybersecurity with comprehensive knowledge across defensive security, digital forensics, and emerging technologies.

BEng (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
2020 - 2024
First Class Honours

Degree Overview

Comprehensive four-year programme covering all aspects of cybersecurity and digital forensics. Focused on practical skills development, industry-relevant technologies, and advanced coursework in areas such as threat detection, incident response, and security system design.

Dissertation Summary

"Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving Intrusion Detection Systems"

Investigated the application of federated learning to intrusion detection, comparing centralised and distributed approaches using the CICIDS2017 dataset. Achieved over 99% detection accuracy while maintaining data privacy across distributed networks.

PyTorch Flower Framework Machine Learning Network Security

Key Modules

Advanced Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics
Network Security
Ethical Hacking
Cryptography
Security Management

Academic Achievements

First Class Honours Degree

Achieved top classification in BEng Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Outstanding Dissertation

Federated Learning IDS project with 99%+ detection accuracy

Academic Excellence

Consistent high performance across all cybersecurity modules

University Recognition & Impact

My academic journey at Edinburgh Napier University was marked by consistent excellence, innovative academic projects, and active engagement with the cybersecurity community through ENUSEC activities and peer mentoring.

99%+
Dissertation Detection Accuracy
1st
Class Honours Achievement
4
Years Academic Excellence

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Ready to contribute to your cybersecurity team. Let's discuss how my skills and passion can help strengthen your security posture.

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I'm actively seeking opportunities in cybersecurity, including SOC analyst roles, threat hunting positions, security engineering, and software development roles with a security focus. I'd love to hear about exciting opportunities to contribute to innovative security solutions.

Location

Perth, Scotland

Available for remote work & relocation

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Available for Opportunities

Currently seeking full-time positions in cybersecurity and security-focused development roles. Open to discussing internships, graduate programmes, and entry-level positions.

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