At RUSEC, we are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to securing the digital world and fostering a thriving security community at Rutgers University. Our mission is to build and strengthen RUSEC through collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Each member of RUSEC contributes a vital piece to the puzzle, making our organization dynamic and effective. We provide a platform for students to showcase and develop their skills, whether they're interested in red team penetration testing, web development, or other facets of cybersecurity. RUSEC is more than just a club—it's a community where members can grow, learn, and excel in their chosen fields.
We are committed to advancing security at Rutgers University by offering up-to-date workshops that cover a wide range of topics, from hardware security to social engineering. These workshops are designed to keep our members at the cutting edge of the field, ensuring they are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Not only do we strive to learn through various workshops, but we put our knowledge to the test in a variety of vigorous security competitions. From standardized collegiate tournaments such as CCDC and CPTC, to monthly CTFs, we have hands on challenges for all skill levels. We pride ourselves in representing Rutgers on a national stage and strive to cultivate a competitive and collaborative culture that can level up both our skills and rank among universities nation wide.
At RUSEC, we believe that security is a collective effort, and there is no place more secure, supportive, and empowering than within our community.
Hi, I’m Rajat Patel and I’m a vice president and an instructor for the RU Security Club! I’m a senior studying computer science and math, and I enjoy cybersecurity a lot. In particular, I’m especially interested in cryptography and reverse engineering. Hope to see you there!
My name is Jay Patel and I’m currently a senior at Rutgers. I am an Information Technology & Informatics major with a minor in Critical Intelligence Studies. I’m currently following the Cybersecurity ITI-guided pathway and I plan to pursue a career in Cybersecurity. My interests within the field lie in data privacy and security, as well as penetration testing. In my free time, I engage in game development and coding.
Hi, I’m Adam Paulina and I’m the webmaster of RUSEC! I’m a senior majoring in computer science, and I’m very interested in reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery. I plan to go into a career in cybersecurity. In the club, other than running the website, I teach some of the weekly workshops.
Hi, I’m David, I’m a senior majoring computer science and minoring in critical intelligence studies and political science. Currently I’m the club’s president responsible for the administration and logistics of the club. I’m interested in cyber threat intelligence, security operations, and security policy. I typically spend my free time on learning foreign languages and sports.
Hey I’m mo, I specialize is web security and web development. I do everything in node js because it makes life easier
Hi, my name is Matthew Bixby, and I am the RU Security Treasurer. I am a Junior majoring in Computer Science, minoring in Psychology and Critical Intelligence Studies. I am interested in penetration testing and reverse engineering, which I enjoy learning on TryHackMe and HackTheBox. Some of my hobbies include playing soccer, skiing, and watching movies.
Hey, I’m Harsh Godhani and I’m the Marketing Director. I’m a junior BAIT major minoring in Creative Writing and Critical Intelligence Studies. I enjoy exploring threat intelligence, risk management, compliance, and general IT security. On my free time I run a Fantasy Football advice/streaming channel, binge Tv shows, write poetry & short stories, and eating out with friends. Feel free to reach out to me on discord or IG with Tv show and restaurant recommendations!!
Hi! I’m Harris Ransom and I’m an instructor for the Rutgers Security Club. I’m a sophomore Electrical and Computer Engineering student with a particular interest in hardware and systems security. Within RUSec, I also compete in CTF challenges and the Mid-Atlantic CCDC competition. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you develop your cybersecurity knowledge and skills!
