Catherine Clifford
Sanford,United States
Summary
Accomplished SOC Analyst with many years in aviation and cybersecurity, specializing in protecting IT infrastructures from sophisticated cyber threats. Experience in security incident monitoring and response, utilizing advanced tools to maintain operational integrity. Known for problem-solving excellence and a collaborative approach, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Dedicated to advancing cybersecurity through extensive experience and strategic initiatives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
United Airlines
06.2023 - Current
- Remote
- Monitored and responded to security incidents, safeguarding IT infrastructure using tools like Proofpoint, Expel, and Crowdstrike.
- Independently managed and motivated, consistently exceeding the entire team in ticket closure rates every month.
- Enhanced team performance by volunteering for additional on-call shifts, improving team response time.
- Awarded Cyberbit Trainee of the Month multiple times, recognized for exceptional training performance.
Flight Attendant
United Airlines
02.1996 - 06.2023
- Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, maintaining safety and security on flights with 99% compliance rate.
- Collaborated with colleagues to manage inflight emergencies, contributing to 100% successful resolution rate.
- Addressed clientele with professionalism, enhancing passenger satisfaction scores by 10%.
- Innovated solutions to unexpected problems at 35,000 ft, improving operational efficiency by 5%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaSkills
- Splunk
- SOAR
- Confluence
- Jira
- OSINT Tools
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Dec 2023 - Demonstrates core cybersecurity skills and knowledge.
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Dec 2025 - Validates expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Fullstack Coding Bootcamp Certificate Nov 2021 - Awarded for completing intensive training in fullstack development including Javascript, html and CSS.
- HISPI - Holistic Information Security Practitioner Jul 2022 - Recognized for comprehensive knowledge in information security.
- SANS 401 and 578 - Courses completed in security essentials and cyber threat intelligence.
Timeline
SOC Analyst
United Airlines
06.2023 - Current
Flight Attendant
United Airlines
02.1996 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science
University of Arizona