Caleb Carter

Highly motivated and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in penetration testing, threat analysis, and network security through Cisco Networking Academy training and labs. Holds certifications in Introduction to Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, and Junior Cybersecurity Analyst. Strong analytical skills with experience in security incident response, vulnerability assessments, and SIEM analysis. Adept at using industry-standard tools like Wireshark, Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Splunk to identify threats and secure systems. Seeking an opportunity to apply these skills in a Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Penetration Tester role.

• Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Simulation, Conducted penetration testing using Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite, Discovered and exploited vulnerabilities in a simulated corporate network, Developed risk mitigation strategies to secure system infrastructure
• Network Security & Traffic Analysis, Used Wireshark to analyze malicious network traffic and detect anomalies, Simulated real-world cyberattacks, including MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attacks and ARP spoofing, Configured firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS) to block unauthorized access
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Lab, Used Splunk for log analysis, threat detection, and incident response, Identified security breaches by analyzing logs from Windows, Linux, and network devices, Created automated alerts and dashboards to monitor security threats in real-time
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics Lab, Investigated phishing attacks and malware infections in a controlled simulation, Performed disk and memory forensics using Autopsy and FTK Imager, Created incident response reports and recommended remediation steps
• Cyber Threat Intelligence & Risk Analysis, Researched real-world cyber threats and simulated advanced persistent threats (APT), Used MITRE ATT&CK framework to analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), Developed cybersecurity policies and risk management strategies