Christopher Guynes

Aspiring Cyber Security Professional and Military Veteran with an active Top Secret | SCI Security Clearance and a solid academic foundation in IT and Cyber Security. Equipped with problem-solving and analytical skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of security policies, the NIST Framework, network protocols & services, and emerging cybersecurity trends. Committed to upholding exceptional accuracy and efficiency while successfully accomplishing project implementation and IT infrastructure objectives. Well-versed in information security principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, authentication management, and network infrastructure encompassing routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and associated network concepts. Possesses a keen intuition and a highly analytical mindset, accompanied by extensive knowledge of networking security technologies and platforms.

Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems - Skilled in accessing risk associated with accidental and intentional breaches of security. Utilized concepts and methods associated with planning, designing, implementing, managing, and auditing security on all levels and systems platforms. Conducted network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using intrusion detection | prevention systems, firewalls, and host-based security systems.

Cybersecurity - Performed incident response and endpoint protection implementation in compliance with ITIL, NIST, MITRE, OWASP, and SANS CWE security frameworks secure coding practices, information security principles & architecture, and industry-specific auditory frameworks. Prevented backdoor intrusion by locating and blocking identified threats.

Project Management and Leadership - Proven track record for leading multi-dimensional teams in high-pressure, high-tempo environments producing deliverables on schedule and within required parameters. Created plans by adapting technology and best practices that aligned with the 5 pillars of the project lifecycle; initiating, planning, executing, monitoring | controlling, and closing phases.

• Quality Assurance Inspector
• Category 2 Crane Operator
• Active Security Clearance
• Fully qualified Missile Technician
• Navy Commendation Medal
• Navy Achievement Medal-5
• National Defense Medal
• Good Conduct Medal-6

• GFACT (GIAC Foundational CyberSecurity Technologies) - Issued on Aug. 30 2024, Expires Aug. 2028
• GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification) - Issued on Dec. 16 2024, Expires Dec. 2028