Benjamin Marrett
Newburgh
Summary
Security-focused Informatics student with hands-on experience in Linux systems, networking, and computing. Experienced in website security assessments, plugin risk analysis, data exposure, and accessibility evaluations for nonprofit organizations. Seeking a cybersecurity internship where I can apply technical analysis, problem-solving, and clear communication to help protect systems and reduce risk.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Security and Acessibility/User Data Team Intern
ServeIt (Indiana University)
Bloomington
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted usability, accessibility, and security assessments for nonprofit client websites, identifying risks related to data exposure, accessibility compliance, and user trust.
- Executed accessibility tests covering keyboard navigation, color contrast, font sizing, and screen-reader compatibility, documenting issues with precise fixing steps.
- Translated all findings into client-friendly reports and presentations.
- Checked nonprofit WordPress sites for security risks including vulnerable plugins, inactive security tooling, SSL configuration issues, and sensitive data collection points.
Security Intern
CP Handheld Technologies, LLC
Newburgh
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed exercises in Linux environments
- Assisted in setting up and testing routers, including verifying connectivity by pinging.
- Observed and participated in router access, gaining exposure to how embedded systems interact within a networked environment.
- Learned fundamentals of authentication and access control by examining how password lists and credential checks are used to grant system access within a controlled setting.
- Troubleshot connectivity and configuration issues across Raspberry Pi.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Informatics (Security)
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN05-2027
Skills
- Security assessments
- Usability testing
- Data analysis
- Risk identification
- Network troubleshooting
- System configuration
- Effective communication
- Presentation development
Timeline
Security Intern
CP Handheld Technologies, LLC
06.2025 - 08.2025
Security and Acessibility/User Data Team Intern
ServeIt (Indiana University)
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Informatics (Security)
Indiana University, Bloomington