Elliot G. Palacios

Cybersecurity Engineer | Cloud Security | DevSecOps

Go Python AWS Docker Kubernetes Cloud Security DevSecOps Penetration Testing

About Me

Passionate cybersecurity professional specializing in security engineering, penetration testing, and cloud security. I excel at developing innovative security tools and implementing robust security solutions that protect critical infrastructure and data. My expertise spans container security, API protection, and automated security testing.

Open to remote collaborations on challenging security projects with organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Contact Me

Technical Projects

Docker Security Scanner

Developed a powerful Docker security scanner in Go that proactively identifies security vulnerabilities in container environments. The tool detects critical security issues such as containers running with root privileges and exposed ports, helping organizations prevent privilege escalation attacks and reduce their attack surface.

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Secure-Fortress-Linux

Created an automated Linux hardening solution using Ansible and Wazuh that reduced server configuration time by 70%. Implemented comprehensive real-time security monitoring and automated security controls across 50+ Linux servers, significantly improving the organization's security posture.

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API Security Scanner

Developed a sophisticated API security testing tool that discovered 10 critical vulnerabilities in production APIs. The automated scanner detects various security issues including code injection, SSRF, and sensitive data exposure, reducing manual testing time by 50% while improving coverage.

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Certifications

Google Cloud Computing

Foundations Certificate

Cisco Cybersecurity

Certified Analyst

Cisco Ethical Hacker

Certified Professional