About Me
👋 Hey, I’m Niklas
I’m currently studying Cyber Security B.Sc. at the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, with a deep passion for elegant code, cryptography, infrastructure, and real-world offensive security.
Since early 2023, I’ve been working at BASF in the Cyber Security Risk Management department — focusing on intelligent risk modeling, automation, and the intersection of machine learning with real security work.
💼 Experience
🔐 BASF – Cyber Security Risk Manager & ML Engineer
Jan 2023 – present, Ludwigshafen
- Lead architect in developing a quantitative cyber risk platform
- Built metric systems, cost-benefit models, and internal tooling
- Specialized in machine learning + automation for cyber workflows
- Contributing to adaptions in quantum cryptography
- Collaborating internationally across China, Singapore, Spain, US…
🧪 ITK Engineering (Bosch) – Software Engineer
2022 – 2023, Rülzheim
- Developed production software as part of a cross-functional team
- Experience with larger enterprise codebases and secure engineering
- Worked on global projects with devs in Spain, Singapore, and the US
💻 Freelance – Developer & Systems Support
2019 – 2022, Ludwigshafen
- Built websites, small-scale software, and local IT systems
- Examples:
reiterhof-kinderhilfe.de
blauersalon-lu.de
🧠 Education
Cyber Security B.Sc.: Mannheim University of Applied Sciences
2023–present
Mathematics B.Sc.: Heidelberg University
Focus: Probability theory, optimization
2022–2023
Mathematics B.Sc.: KIT Karlsruhe
2021–2022
Abitur: Max-Planck-Gymnasium, Ludwigshafen
Graduated with 1.1 GPA and four distinctions
⚙️ Technical Stack
Languages & Frameworks:
Python, Java, C/C++, FastAPI, Databricks, JavaScript, Dagster, SQL, Assembly, Django, FastAPI, Scapy, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Tools & OffSec Learning Stack:
Nmap, Yara, Burp Suite, HackTheBox, TryHackMe, HackerRank,HTB Academy, Metasploit, Linux internals, Wireshark, Ghidra
Risk & Compliance Frameworks:
NIST, ISO 27001/27005, CIS Controls, internal enterprise threat modeling & control mapping
🧪 Research & Interests
I’m fascinated by the overlap of mathematics, security, and automation. Topics I’ve explored deeply:
- Quantitative risk modeling & risk aggregation
- Markov Chain Monte Carlo engines
- Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks
- Cryptographic protocols and advanced time series forecasting
- Attack graph structuring for red/blue team decision-making
📚 Current Focus
- Regular labs and writeups on HackTheBox (web, crypto, reversing)
- Preparing for the HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
- Learning Mandarin (currently HSK1-2)
- Getting deeper into Linux internals and exploit dev
- Always writing — building this blog one topic at a time
📬 Contact
Email: heringerniklas@googlemail.com
GitLab: gitlab.com/mev0lent
Let’s connect if you’re working on anything at the intersection of risk, research, red teaming, and automation — or if you just love well-documented attack paths.