Christopher Ignas

I'm a Penetration Tester at Abacode Cybersecurity and Compliance, where I perform internal and external network penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and cybersecurity assessments. My work is rooted in industry-standard methodologies including OWASP, NIST, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Before moving to offensive security, I spent nearly two years as a SOC Analyst — monitoring alerts across SIEM/XDR/EDR platforms, responding to live incidents, and performing root cause analysis. That defensive experience gives me a unique perspective: I understand both sides of the fight.

I hold a B.S. in Business Administration (IT Management) and am currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. When I'm not testing networks, I'm building security labs and sharpening my tradecraft.