Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)

• Microsoft Cybersecurity Certification (Azure) (2024)

• Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Diploma (2024)

• Cyber Threat Intelligence 101 (2024)

• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification (2023)

• Applied Python Cryptography

• Ace-T

• Other training taken...

Network Security

• Understanding of the OSI 7-layer model and TCP/IP concepts

• Experience with network segmentation and managing single-site networks

• Familiarity with secure design principles and network adjustments to enhance the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Risk and Vulnerability Management

• Proficient in conducting risk/vulnerability assessments using tools like NVD and CVSS

• Ability to identify risks, vulnerabilities, exploits, and threats, and implement appropriate mitigations

• Understanding of the threat landscape and how various threats affect different organizations

Cryptography

• Knowledge of basic cryptographic processes, including encryption, decryption, and key exchange

• Experience with signing certificates and understanding cryptographic impacts on security

Incident Response and SOC Operations

• Familiarity with SOC operations, including using SIEM systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)

• Experience in incident response, following NIST RMF steps and creating IR playbooks for remediation and mitigations

• Understanding of the role of Blue, Red, and Purple teams in cybersecurity operations

Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis

• Knowledge of forensics, including investigating and analyzing digital evidence and registry forensics

• Experience with malware analysis and understanding its role in threat defense

Python Scripting

• Ability to write Python scripts to automate and enhance cybersecurity measures

• Experience with analyzing logs, system, and network traffic through custom scripts

Security Policies and GRC

• Understanding of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) requirements and recommendations

• Experience in developing and adhering to security policies that align with organizational needs

Education

Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Diploma Program

• Completed over 600 hours of hands-on training including on network security, incident response, and digital forensics.

• Engaged in real-world simulations, learning to manage and secure networks, perform vulnerability assessments, and handle cyber incidents.

• Developed an understanding of cryptographic processes, SOC operations, and the creation of security policies that meet GRC requirements.