Adan M. Castaneda

Determined to 'Specialize' in a specific Cyber Security Pathway to provide maximum value to a company/organization in a given area. Good communication and technical skills. Pursuing a PenTesting Degree with Divergence Academy by 2024 after I take the 'Cyber Security Engineering' course with MyComputerCareer. Also taking ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor program with TrainingCamp and am Familiarizing myself with SolarWinds Technologies and other compliance software programs such as AuditBoard and Ecora Auditor Professional. Studied a Pre-Apprenticeship Program with IBM to familiarize myself with MainFrame Technologies. And planning to Enroll in a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) Course offered through 'Secure-Anchor' instructed by Former CIA Officer 'Dr. Eric Cole' also Former Commissioner on Cyber Security for the 44th President of the Unites States of America 'Barrack Obama'. As we transition into Quantum Computing in the very near future (next 5-10 years) I am ready, willing, and prepared to facilitate the implementation of these new technological advancements as I receive training through the VA. I also have some experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT to write code and programs. Some experience in Dark Web Browsing and using Cryptocurrencies. Defense is my Mission as an Ethical WhiteHat. I understand the importance of a SOAR/SIEM, IDS/IPS, Threat Hunting, Strong Firewall rules, Application Whitelisting to protect information systems from Ransomware, Incident Response, DRP(Disaster Recovery Plan)/BCP(Business Continuity Plan), having multiple backups(cloud, offline, & tape), Strong Encryption (AES), biometrics, OTP, Smart Cards, Cyber Awareness in the workplace, and a comprehensive Defense-in-Depth approach.