ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Isaac Pullig

Founder of Cacti Security LLC — Colorado Springs, CO

Isaac Pullig — Founder, Cacti Security
Isaac Pullig
Founder & Security Consultant

I'm a cybersecurity student at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a strong interest in network security, ethical hacking, and helping people stay secure online. I started Cacti Security because I wanted to build a company that helps small businesses improve their security without making things overly complicated or expensive.

I take a hands-on, practical approach to every engagement. No 200-page reports nobody reads, no jargon designed to confuse — just clear findings, real fixes, and honest pricing. I'm building this company the right way: through real work, real clients, and real results.

📍Colorado Springs, CO
🎓B.S. Cybersecurity Management — UCCS
🔐Working toward CompTIA Sec+ & CySA+
EXPERIENCE

Real World Experience

Where I've applied and sharpened my security skills.

CORE Electrical Cooperative
IT Intern
July 2025 – Present

Hands-on IT support in a live enterprise environment. Supporting network maintenance, system updates, and security for internal users. Working with real infrastructure using tools like Microsoft Intune, Azure, Active Directory, Splunk, and ArcticWolf — not just a lab.

Lockheed Martin Sponsored
CyberPatriot — National Competitor
2022

Competed nationally in one of the premier cybersecurity competitions in the country. Identified vulnerabilities, hardened system defenses, audited information systems, and secured network configurations under competitive conditions.

Warren Tech Cybersecurity Course
President
2022 – 2023

Led a cohort of cybersecurity students through hands-on labs focused on systems hardening, vulnerability scanning, and compliance documentation. Managed projects aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework standards.

TOOLS & SKILLS

What I Work With

Hands-on experience with tools used by real security professionals.

Kali Linux Wireshark Nmap Python Bash Scripting Active Directory Microsoft Azure / Intune Splunk Enterprise ArcticWolf Firewalls & IDS/IPS Network Security Vulnerability Assessments Linux & Windows Security Packet Analysis Virtualization Lansweeper Cyber Risk Management Security Compliance
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Academic Background

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

2023 – Present
  • Bachelor's of Business in Cybersecurity Management
  • Chancellor's Scholarship Recipient
  • Cybersecurity Scholarship Recipient

Certifications

Earned & In Progress
  • CompTIA A+
  • TestOut PC Pro
  • TestOut Cyber Defense Pro
  • CompTIA Security+ (in progress)
  • CompTIA CySA+ (in progress)
LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ready to Improve
Your Security?

I work with small businesses to find real vulnerabilities and build real defenses — honest work, clear results, no inflated invoices.