CHRISTOPHER HAM
Durham,NC
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Cybersecurity Support Analyst (Intern)
Log(N) Pacific
01.2025 - Current
- Reduced 100% of critical vulnerabilities in test environments using Nessus scans and automated PowerShell remediation.
- Developed and deployed 15+ KQL-based Sentinel dashboards improving threat detection (brute-force, lateral movement) by 40%.
- Conducted weekly threat hunts using Defender for Endpoint, triaging malware alerts and escalating true positives.
- Hardened systems via DISA STIGs, decreasing configuration drift and compliance risks across virtual machines.
Home Lab Projects (Virtual SOC)
Self - Directed
10.2024 - Current
- Simulated 20+ cyberattacks (ransomware, reverse shells, C2) using Kali Linux and Metasploit in home lab.
- Mapped 10+ MITRE ATT&CK techniques to detection rules; integrated into both Splunk and Sentinel SIEMs.
- Analyzed over 5GB of PCAPs with Wireshark, identifying beaconing behavior and DNS tunneling.
- Performed memory forensics with Volatility, discovering malware implants, hidden processes, and persistence tactics.
Police Officer/Police Detective/Law Enforcement K-9 Police Officer
Bergen County Police Department
06.2003 - 02.2024
- Managed SOC lab operations and log analysis for multiple virtual machines.
- Simulated 20+ attacks (ransomware, brute-force, reverse shell, DNS tunneling) using Metasploit and Kali Linux.
- Detected and mapped attacks to 10 MITRE ATT&CK TTPs; created custom detection rules and automated IR workflows.
- Performed memory forensics using Volatility and FTK; identified 8 persistence mechanisms and malware DLL injections.
- Analyzed 5+ GB of PCAPs in Wireshark to detect C2 callbacks and exfiltration attempts over port 443.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJBachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2026
Skills
- SIEM & EDR Tools: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike
- Threat Detection & IR: MITRE ATT&CK, Incident Response Lifecycle, Malware Analysis, Triage
- Vulnerability Management: Nessus, CVSS, DISA STIGs
- Forensics & Analysis: Wireshark, FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, Memory & Packet Analysis
- Scripting & Querying: KQL, PowerShell, Bash
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, Ports, Firewall Logs
- Other Tools: Kali Linux, Metasploit, PCAP Analysis
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with 20+ years of law enforcement background transitioning to SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response. Skilled in using enterprise tools like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, and Nessus to identify and mitigate threats. Known for sharp investigative skills, quick decision-making under pressure, and detailed documentation crucial for dynamic SOC environments. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Cybersecurity and staying updated with industry certifications to keep up with evolving trends and technologies.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Support Analyst (Intern)
Log(N) Pacific
01.2025 - Current
Home Lab Projects (Virtual SOC)
Self - Directed
10.2024 - Current
Police Officer/Police Detective/Law Enforcement K-9 Police Officer
Bergen County Police Department
06.2003 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Certification
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA Network +
- CompTIA Security X
- Microsoft AZ-900
- Splunk Core Certified User
- EC - Council CEH
- EC - Council CIH
- ISACA CISM
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Campus Police Officer
Duke University, Durham, NC | Apr 2024 – Present
- Enforced safety protocols and responded to 100+ incidents, applying critical decision-making under pressure—a key
skill in cybersecurity incident response.
- Conducted routine patrols and threat assessments, supporting the identification of physical and digital vulnerabilities
in university operations.
Detective / K-9 Officer / Patrol Officer
Bergen County Police Department, NJ | Jun 2003 – Feb 2024
- Conducted over 200+ criminal investigations, emphasizing evidence correlation—directly transferable to digital forensics.
- Authored 300+ detailed investigative reports, honing precision in documentation for incident and case reporting.
- Responded to 500+ emergency incidents, exercising rapid triage and decision-making under pressure.
- Delivered 40+ training sessions on threat identification and response—precursors to cybersecurity awareness practices.
- Engaged in 1,000+ community interactions, enhancing communication skills vital for collaboration in SOC teams.