My Resume

I am Zoltan Heffentrager from a small town in north Hungary. I was a national security expert at the Constitution Protection Office. I graduated at the National University of Public Services as a criminal investigator and later as a chief national security expert.

The first time I have met with the world of IT in a more serious level was during my high school studies, however it was very appealing to me my dream was to become a police officer. After graduating at the university my intrest in IT emerged again with a huge aspect of security.

So in order to prepare myself for cybersecurity I begin to learn on Udemy or Youtube and started my studies at Fortix Cybercamp. Also I applied for Cybersecurity Masters at the National University of Public Services, where I currently studying.

In this journey so far I have learnt about network and security concepts, different typse of cyber threats such as phising or ransomware and SOC process.
After a few months of searching, I have landed a great opportunity at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions in Hungary as a Vulnerability Advisor, marking the beginning of a new era in my life. I learned a lot at this terrific company about important aspect of work life balance and important values to bring.

After one and a half year I received an undeniable offer from Malta so we packed up and moved to this beutiful island. I started to work as an IT Auditor and started several projects that have opened doors previously unknown, and I already know that exciting adventures await.

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While I was a police officer...

My tasks included the identification of the perpetrators of crimes committed by unknown criminals, the detection of crimes and the administration of criminal proceedings up to the court level. In addition, I performed duties as a drug liaison officer, while my main responsibilites were to maintain contact between local government services and the department, as well as cooperation with civil organizations.

During my time at the Police Department, I was the commander in several cases of public area operations and often took part in realizations with the cooperation of the Budapest Operations Department, and I was also fortunate to participate in the implementation of operational tasks.

Than National Security arrived in my life

My tasks included performing general security inspections of persons holding positions subject to national security control according to the National Security Act. The work required extreme precision and discipline due to tight deadlines and special responsibility. Personal contact with both the inspected persons and the heads of the national bodies was a necessary part of the inspections.

Suddenly I found myself in counter-intelligence

My tasks included collecting data, analyzing them, turning them into information, and putting them into context. My reports are usually for the information of the Director General, but some parts of my report were also regularly published in government information sheets. In general, I had to work from several different sources, for example with open source materials, databases, and especially with human resources, as well as information from partner services. On several occasions, I had the opportunity to represent the office and Hungary at international conferences based on multilateral unity.

A chance of my life

I had the opportunity to participate in the Joint Operation Themis 2022 of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), during which my primary task was to collect, analyze and report information related to illegal migration, as well as support local law enforcement agencies. During my secondment, I gained significant experience of working in an international environment and the activities of EU institutions.

A good start in cybersecurity

My responsibilities included identifying vulnerabilities in the network and system components used by Deutsche Telekom and its customers, and recommending improvements. I have learnt a lot in this position thanks to my kind and patient colleagues. This multicultural environment has helped me a lot in my self-improvement and professional development. My only regret is that I was not able to learn German at a higher level.

Fresh start, lovely Malta

As an auditor I am responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an organization's information technology infrastructure, policies, and operations by conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and recommend enhancements. We are also about to launch several projects that will give me several options. I could become a Chief Information Security Officer or a professional pentester. The future is bright here.