Brandon Hoffa

Highly skilled Cybersecurity graduate from Columbus State University with practical experience in network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Equipped with a strong foundation in the field, ready to apply problem-solving skills in an entry-level role or internship to enhance cybersecurity. Passionate about safeguarding digital assets and dedicated to staying ahead of emerging threats. Committed to contributing to the protection of sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of organizational systems.

• CompTIA Network+, 2024
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals, 2024
• CompTIA CySA+, 2025
• IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, 2022
• IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization, 2022
• PJPT (Practical Junior Penetration Tester) (Expected March)
• Security+ (Expected April)

• 03/01/23, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, Participated in the SECCDC competition with the Black Box Society, advancing to regionals. Managed a simulated business environment, including AWS servers and threat defense using Splunk, Safeguard, Palo Alto firewall, and Linux. Developed and implemented strategies to harden systems against external threats, responded to customer support tickets, and produced risk assessments and presentations on ransomware attacks for stakeholders.
• 01/01/19 - 12/31/20, IT Intern, Togetherwork, Columbus, GA, Developed software for profit calculation, automation, optimizing revenue analysis across various company sectors. Organized and converted Excel spreadsheets into payment files for Finance and assisted with hardware setup and installation.

• Black Box Society, Officer, General Liaison of the Black Box Society, an initiative focused on promoting transparency, accountability, and data privacy in tech algorithms and decision-making processes.
• Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), Active Member, Participating in cybersecurity knowledge sharing and professional development.