Brent Hughes
Forney
Summary
Cybersecurity professional and U.S. Navy Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT3) with an active Top Secret security clearance and experience supporting defensive cyber operations. Graduate of the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) and qualified Host-Based Analyst with hands-on experience conducting security monitoring, threat analysis, network traffic analysis, and incident investigation. Proficient with Wireshark, Security Onion, and cyber defense methodologies. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills developed through both cyber operations and six years of military technical experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Warfare Technician Third Class
U.S. Navy Reserves
Pensacola
05.2024 - Current
Conducted host-based cybersecurity analysis to identify and respond to security incidents.
Analyzed system logs, endpoint activity, and network data to detect suspicious behavior.
Utilized cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark and Security Onion for threat detection.
Monitored security events while supporting defensive cyber operations and mission goals.
Performed incident documentation, reporting, and escalation per established procedures.
Collaborated with cyber operations teams to enhance security posture and awareness.
Applied cybersecurity principles and risk mitigation techniques to safeguard information systems.
INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN THIRD CLASS
U.S. Navy
Norfolk
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
Education
University of Maryland Global Campus - Cybersecurity Technologies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Communication and collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Fiber optic technician (NEC V80B)
Security operations center (SOC) operations
- Host-based analysis
- Cyber threat detection
- Incident response
- Security monitoring
- Network traffic analysis
- Threat hunting
- Log analysis
- Wireshark expertise
- Security Onion proficiency
- Windows systems administration
- Linux fundamentals knowledge
- Network fundamentals understanding
- Cyber defense operations
- Technical documentation skills
- Top secret security clearance
Timeline
Cyber Warfare Technician Third Class
U.S. Navy Reserves
05.2024 - Current
INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN THIRD CLASS
U.S. Navy
04.2017 - 04.2023
University of Maryland Global Campus - Cybersecurity Technologies
University of Maryland Global Campus