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Franck DANVIDE

Cybersecurity Analyst

Summary

As a Certified Ethical Hacker and highly trained IT professional, I specialize in delivering valuable insights and solutions through my expertise on Windows, Linux, network configurations, multi-user systems, and network security protocols. Additionally, I have experience in cloud infrastructure testing and deployments, open-source cybersecurity platforms, and tools of the trade. With a strong foundation in troubleshooting techniques and procedures, I am a quick learner with the ability to master technical concepts. Furthermore, I possess basic Python, C++ and Java programming skills for code analysis, as well as fluency in both English and French.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Cyber Security Analyst

BitDefender
10.2019 - 05.2024
  • Perform real-time monitoring and analysis of security events

from multiple sources including both host and network telemetry.

  • Triage security events to determine priority and severity using

data from SIEMs, SOARs, Devo, SwimLane, ServiceNow, ELK Stack, Security Onion

etc…

  • Proactively review customers’ environments searching for

anomalous behavior using the cyber kill chain, cyber intelligence, and

investigative techniques.

  • Conduct threat hunting, research, analysis, and correlation

across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).

  • Defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g.,

defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, security robustness).

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools - Searching,

aggregating, and correlating data.

  • Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security

methodologies.

Ability to build desktop computers and servers from scratch using the requisite parts.

  • Knowledge of which system files (e.g., log files, registry

files, configuration files) contain relevant information and where to find

those system files.

  • Understands the necessity of Web Application Firewall (WAF).
  • Able to write, understand and read Regular Expressions (Regex).

Threat Detection Analyst (Contractor)

Experian
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed logs analysis and remediation of potential

phishing emails campaign, malware infections, network intrusion attempts logs,

web application tools

  • Conducted alerts & logs analysis related to web

applications and application servers using the Imperva Tools suite, McAfee IPS

& NSM console logs.

  • Conducted in-depth log analysis of network traffic,

end-users traffic/activities and IT infrastructure assets activities using

Splunk and the related indexes & source-types.

  • Performed in-depth analysis of user's behaviors, activities

related to privileged credentials/entitlement and activities performed using

ExaBeam.

  • Stayed up-to-date on current cybersecurity threats and

vulnerabilities.

  • Participated in the security and incident response

processes, and contributed to the security of the IT network.

  • Investigate incidents created or generated by Splunk Rules

or ServiceNow using enrichment platforms such as TruStar or other open-source

platforms such as Cisco Talos, AlienVault-OTX, Security Trails to name a few.

  • Process tickets through ServiceNow and investigate alerts

using available tools and logs.

  • Research malware activities on users endpoints, servers and IT

infrastructure using tools like FireEye HX and Tanium tools suite.

  • Assisted other team members as needed and performed other

duties as assigned.

Information Security Analyst (Contractor)

Frost Bank
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Performed and reported on designated incidents response and

investigative tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

  • Ensured IT systems security configurations by using the

above-mentioned tools and authorized security tools to detect potential cyber-attacks.

  • Performed forensic investigations in the evaluation,

implementation, and testing of new security technologies.

  • Stayed up-to-date on current cybersecurity threats and

vulnerabilities.

  • Participated in the security and incident response processes,

and contributed to the security of the IT network.

  • Performed Firewall configurations, testing & server

hardening

  • Performed IT infrastructure systems patching & servers’

updates deployment.

  • Assisted other team members as needed and performed other

duties as assigned.

Assistant Systems Administrator

JEFF BONNER R&D, INC
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed the functionality and efficiency of IT infrastructure running Windows OS.
  • Set-up & maintain administrator/user accounts.
  • Developed system documentation for records and systems troubleshooting.
  • Evaluated vendors' products & make recommendations when purchasing hardware/software.
  • Created policies and standards regarding the use of computing resources.
  • Implemented testing strategies in relation to the deployed technologies, as well as recording results for future review.
  • Built and developed training guides for end–users.
  • Participated in special projects, as required.
  • Coordinated installation of IT hardware, systems, and provide backup recovery.
  • Deployed & administered HP DL380 server series Generation 7, 8, 9, HP Proliant & Blade servers, Dell Blade Servers & Rxxx series.

Cybersecurity Systems Analyst(Contractor)

INNOVÉ, LLC
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Implemented, tested & deployed open-source cybersecurity systems platform for a federal government network agency.
  • Conducted network security monitoring & auditing using Sguil, Squert, Elsa, Snort, Wireshark.
  • Led network security alerts logs management through Elastic Search, Logstash & Kibana platform (ELK Stack).
  • Directed web applications, systems vulnerability assessments / audits, penetration testing using Kali Linux, Metasploit or OWASP Framework.
  • Deployed & configured Hyper-V servers & VMs.
  • Performed Citrix XenServer Instances migration to Hyper-V, VMware, VSphere.
  • Supervised Account Management and users entitlements.
  • Prioritized and coordinated support for the network infrastructure.
  • Maintained Servers & Workstation Systems status on networks.
  • Experience deploying & using Cisco Networks tool, NetAPP Data Storage Solutions, Hitachi Data Storage Solutions and Storage Array deployment & Management.

Computer Systems Analyst / Client Relations Superv

Citibank
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Handled and resolved escalated clients technical issues.
  • Provided in-house applications & software support.
  • Supervised Account Management and users entitlements.
  • Strengthened customer relations through active call resolution during weekends for international clients.
  • Developed rapport with users across department & vendors.
  • Improved web application efficiency through analysis and documented reports based on users' feedback.
  • Supervised Account Management and users entitlements.
  • Prioritized and coordinated support for the network infrastructure.
  • Lead and solved Remote & Desk side Support technical issues.
  • Established experience and knowledge of LAN/WAN and Windows OS platforms.
  • Used ServiceNow & Remedy ticketing systems Eclipse/Concierge & Teleview platforms systems.
  • Managed & administered users via ServiceNow & Remedy ticketing systems.
  • Maintained Servers & Workstation Systems status on networks.
  • Provided prompt response for systems alarms & Systems Backup.
  • Conducted Improved client relations through active call resolution and follow-ups.
  • Consulted with Sales department on improving systems' performance.
  • Analyzed, diagnosed and improved server's efficiency as well as applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations

Utica College
Utica, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Access Control

System Hardening

Wireshark

Multitasking

Security Planning

DDoS Prevention

IoT Security

Web Application Security

Data Security

Analytical Skills

Patch Management

Anomaly Detection

Qualys Cloud Platform

Virtualization Security

Business Continuity

Security Needs Assessment

Threat Intelligence

IDS Integration

Continuous Improvement

Two-Factor Authentication

Risk Assessment

Symantec Endpoint Protection

Incident Response

Network Security

Risk Mitigation

Analytical Thinking

Penetration Testing

Information Auditing

Security Metrics

Endpoint Protection

Phishing Detection

Social Engineering Prevention

Information Protection

SIEM Management

Intrusion Detection

Data Encryption

Disaster Recovery

Application Security

Security Operations Center

Deductive Reasoning

Audit Support

Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker

Timeline

Google Cybersecurity Professional - GCP

03-2024

Cyber Security Analyst

BitDefender
10.2019 - 05.2024

Threat Detection Analyst (Contractor)

Experian
05.2019 - 08.2019

Certified Ethical Hacker

03-2019

Information Security Analyst (Contractor)

Frost Bank
01.2019 - 03.2019

Cybersecurity Systems Analyst(Contractor)

INNOVÉ, LLC
08.2016 - 02.2018

Assistant Systems Administrator

JEFF BONNER R&D, INC
02.2016 - 01.2019

Computer Systems Analyst / Client Relations Superv

Citibank
09.2012 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations

Utica College
05.2001 -
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