Hayden Victor

Throughout my journey from scripting exploits to engineering secure systems, I've been guided by a simple belief: cybersecurity should be clever, transparent, and empowering. I design tools that turn attack data into insights and help defenders respond faster, smarter, and more human-aware.

I'm currently building RedShrew, a modular suite of open-source tools for deception, behavioral telemetry, and threat response. Its first utility, PhantomKey, plants fake credentials to reveal adversary behavior in real time. Upcoming tools include honeypots, trap-based telemetry, and lightweight alerting; each turning attacker curiosity into intel.

I aim to make cybersecurity feel less like a black box and more like a clear, modular toolkit. Whether I’m deploying traps, scripting decoys, or building threat-facing interfaces, I believe security should meet real-world threats with creativity, clarity, and intent.

Jun 2024 — Present

Founder & Developer • RedShrew Security Suite

Founder and lead developer of RedShrew, a modular suite of open-source cybersecurity tools focused on deception, telemetry, and early threat detection. Created PhantomKey, the suite’s first utility, which plants fake credentials to catch adversarial behavior. Currently expanding RedShrew to include honeypots, trap-based telemetry, and alerting systems aimed at turning attacker behavior into actionable intelligence.

Cybersecurity

Threat Detection

Deception Technology

Python

Linux

Tor Networking

SIEM Integration

Open Source

Threat Intelligence

Security Automation

Jun 2024 — Sep 2024

Fraud Detection & Investigation Analyst Lead • PNC Bank

Analyzed cases generated from enterprise fraud detection systems, researched and reported suspicious activities, and maintained proper documentation. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate investigative efforts.

Fraud Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Enterprise Monitoring

Data Analysis

Financial Compliance

Jan 2024 — Apr 2024

Data Analyst • Think Data Solutions LLC.

Streamlined contact collection processes, led team retrospectives and weekly executive summaries, and developed high-level communication and client-facing skills.

Data Analysis

Communication

Client Engagement

Process Improvement

Team Collaboration

2024 — Present

SOC Analyst (Home Lab Experience) • Independent / Personal Lab

Designed and maintained a personal SOC home lab. Simulated brute force attacks with Hydra, analyzed traffic with Wireshark, deployed Sysmon and forwarded logs to SIEM, and conducted red/blue team exercises using Kali Linux.

SIEM

Hydra

Wireshark

Sysmon

Log Aggregation

IDS/IPS

Kali Linux

Endpoint Detection

Windows/Linux Forensics

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PhantomKey - Deception Tool

A lightweight cybersecurity tool that plants fake credentials and secrets to detect and log adversarial behavior. Used to turn attacker actions into alerts, empowering defenders through behavioral visibility and deception.

Redshrew - Cybersecurity Startup

A stealth-stage cybersecurity startup focused on building innovative, human-friendly security tools that blend deception, automation, and behavioral analytics. Currently in early development of research platforms and sensor-based traps.

Cybersecurity Homelab

A virtualization-based home lab simulating SOC environments. Includes SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection, and red vs. blue team simulations using Kali Linux, Hydra, Sysmon, and Wireshark to monitor and respond to simulated threats.

State Innkeeper Sites

A network of independently branded websites built for regional innkeepers to manage bookings, share local recommendations, and boost their digital presence. Starting with GeorgiaInnkeepers.com and expanding nationally.

Local Business Web Dev

GhostToursUSA.com

A growing collection of regional ghost tour listings across the U.S., helping small tour companies connect with curious travelers. Combines history, mystery, and tourism under one unified brand.