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Allison Hussey

West Des Moines

Summary

Self-motivated professional with knowledge of vulnerability analysis, threat detection, and defense architecture. Skilled in issue resolution and applying interpersonal skills within technical environments. Dedicated to continuously learn and grow professionally within the cybersecurity field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

Evolve Security Academy - BronxsWorks
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted external/internal vulnerability assessments utilizing tools: Nmap, Nessus, BurpSuite, Nikto, and Dirbuster.
  • Analyzed Nessus scan results, identified vulnerabilities, and assigned risk ratings for recommended controls.
  • Utilized OSINT techniques and designed a phishing campaign using GoPhish to evaluate employee security awareness.
  • Presented assessment report to the Director of Information Technology, including an executive summary, comprehensive findings, and pragmatic security recommendations.

Cybersecurity Apprentice

Evolve Security Academy
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Deployed VPC Infrastructure on AWS to create private and public-facing servers, and configured subnets.
  • Installed and configured LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack on a public-facing AWS server.
  • Utilized Wireshark to analyze network traffic and identify potential security threats.
  • Applied Windows Event Log to monitor and analyze system logs for security incidents.
  • Used Splunk fundamentals to identify IoCs and create user-friendly dashboards with provided data.
  • Conducted security assessments, and reviewed compliance with NIST SP 800, CIS Top 18, and ISO 27001:2 frameworks.
  • Performed web application security assessments using Burp Suite, Nikto, DirBuster, and Python scripts.

Client Service Coordinator

Straub Marketing
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed clients' purchase and sample orders, ensuring timely processing from production to shipping.
  • Assisted business development consultants with client reviews, processing sales data, and progress reports in Excel.
  • Communicated with clients through email and phone to provide technical support, including resolving account privilege issues, and resetting passwords to maintain accurate access.
  • Supported program pricing, implementation, and routine processing.

Quality Systems Admin

Katecho
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained compliance with IQMS software and processed reports following federal regulatory requirements and company policy procedures.
  • Worked with other departments to resolve paperwork discrepancies that did not align with the company's quality standards.
  • Consistently and accurately tracked, updated, and completed data entry tasks with attention to detail in a timely manner.

Education

Apprenticeship - Cybersecurity

Evolve Security Academy
Chicago, IL
07.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2021

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Deploying and configuring VPCs
  • Linux systems administration
  • Network monitoring and intrusion detection
  • Network traffic analysis
  • Web server configuration & administration
  • Windows Event Log analysis
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • NIST CSF and CIS Top 18
  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  • Web application vulnerability assessment

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ Certification, 09/11/24
  • (ESCP) Evolve Security Certified Professional Certification, 07/01/24
  • Evolve Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate of Completion, 07/01/24

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Evolve Security Academy - BronxsWorks
05.2024 - 06.2024

Cybersecurity Apprentice

Evolve Security Academy
01.2024 - 06.2024

Client Service Coordinator

Straub Marketing
03.2023 - 09.2023

Quality Systems Admin

Katecho
12.2021 - 04.2022

Apprenticeship - Cybersecurity

Evolve Security Academy

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of Iowa

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