ANDREW J. RICHARDS
Queens
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Cyber Security Analyst with three years of experience in safeguarding critical assets through expert vulnerability scanning and identification. Adept in implementing comprehensive security measures across diverse cyber security domains. Proven track record of effectively mitigating risks and enhancing organizational resilience against evolving threats. Seeking to contribute expertise in fostering a secure digital environment while continuously expanding skills and knowledge in the ever-changing landscape of cyber security.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
Tennessee Valley Authority
05.2021 - Current
- Assist with researching, analyzing and translating Federal laws into best security practices
- Write technical documents for company’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program
- Rotated to different groups within the Cyber Security infrastructure to shadow and learn the importance of each
- Participated in testing the assets within the organization and making sure they are compliant with BOD
- Responsible for assisting with the company wide phishing campaign to promote user awareness throughout the agency
- Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Maintained company-wide compliance with government and industry standards
- Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security/Cybersecurity
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice, Business Administration
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2022
Skills
- Vulnerability and Penetration Testing
- Tenable Nessus
- Splunk SIEM
- Remediation Activities
- Documentation
- Identifying Risks
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Third-Party Collaboration
- Web Applications
- Phishing
Certification
- Comptia Security +
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AZ-900 Azure Cloud Fundamentals
- MTA Networking and Security Fundamentals
- Microsoft Word Certified
- Splunk Fundamentals
- Attack IQ Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- CISA Certified to Conduct Assessments on HVAs
Projects/ Research
Member, National Cyber League
February 2019 - Present
- Deepen knowledge, skills and abilities in the fundamentals of cybersecurity;
- Familiarizes students within common tools used to detect vulnerabilities and in ethical hacking
- Enables students to prepare themselves against practical cybersecurity challenges found in the workforce.
- Collaboration with other students and competing in cyber competitions to practice best offensive and defensive measures online.
Red Team Member, ICMCP Google Training Scholarship
May 2021 - November 2021
- Program to build real world experience for a career in cyber security
- Understanding of OWASP Top 10 web threats and mitigation
- Attacking Vulnerable Web Applications through Cyber Range Hacking Event
- Expand on Pen Testing Knowledge through sponsored courses
Additional Information
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- President, Cybersecurity Club, Salve Regina University November 2020 – May 2023
- Men’s Basketball Team (Division III), Salve Regina University September 2018 - May 2022
- Co-Founder, Rosedale Elite (AAU Basketball Team) June 2015 – Present
- Youth Leader, The Boys Club of New York May 2013 – Present
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
- CHI ALPHA SIGMA, National College Athlete Honor Society Fall Semester 2020, 2021, 2022
- Salve Regina Dean's List, Recipient Fall Semester 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Most Outstanding Pre-Engineering Student, Recipient December 2017 – June 2018
- All New England Basketball Team, Recipient November 2017 – March 2018
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst
Tennessee Valley Authority
05.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Homeland Security/Cybersecurity
Salve Regina University
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice, Business Administration
Salve Regina University