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Dan Thornton III

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Analyst (Apprentice)

Academy Sports Outdoors
05.2024 - Current

Strengthened network security by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

Streamlined threat monitoring processes for quicker identification of potential risks.

Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.

Enhanced system protection by designing and deploying intrusion detection systems.


Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Amazon
05.2023 - 06.2023

Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of cybersecurity projects.

Analyzed security incidents and provided recommendations for appropriate action to mitigate future threats.

Supported incident response efforts by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and assisting in remediation efforts.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends, implementing best practices into daily tasks.

implemented multi-factor authentication systems to strengthen access control mechanisms for sensitive data.

Assisted in the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures for improved organizational security posture.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
03.2023

Klein High School
Klein, TX
06.2017

Skills

  • Incident Response
  • Phishing Detection
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Security Operations Center
  • Deductive reasoning skills
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Risk Assessment
  • SIEM management

Certification

  • Comptia Cysa+
  • Splunk 1001
  • Linux Essentials
  • Cyber Essentials
  • Networking Essentials
  • Per Scholas
  • hands on try hack me

Timeline

Information Security Analyst (Apprentice)

Academy Sports Outdoors
05.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Amazon
05.2023 - 06.2023

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Amarillo College

Klein High School
Dan Thornton III