Joseph W. Bennett
Groton,CT
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with CompTIA Security+ certification. Proven expertise in network security, digital forensics, IP tracing, incident response, and secure network configuration.
Demonstrated skills in AWS Cloud architecture, Python and Bash scripting, and VPN solutions. Active participant on TryHackMe Platform, demonstrating commitment to continuous skill enhancement in cybersecurity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
University of Connecticut Police Department
Groton and Storrs
06.2008 - Current
- Conducted cybercrime investigations including IP tracing and digital evidence analysis using Cellebrite.
- Drafted comprehensive search warrants for Internet Service Providers and electronic devices in collaboration with legal teams.
- Completed the FBI Cyber Investigator Course (2024), enhancing skills in risk assessment, threat mitigation, and digital forensic procedures.
- Executed search warrants and analyzed device contents in computer crime cases.
- Resolved cybercrime cases through detailed technical investigations and evidence reporting. Documented technical findings in a reader-friendly context to convey to a judge.
- Utilized OSINT tools such as social media, TLO, and LexisNexis for intelligence gathering.
- Utilized software programs such as Cellebrite Physical Analyzer for mobile device forensics.
Loan Officer (CT)
Revolution Mortgage
11.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with real estate agents, resulting in receiving multiple qualified leads.
- Obtained a license to originate loans in CT by passing the SAFE exam.
- Funded $1.2 million in home loan volume within the first year.
- Analyzed borrowers' financial data to assess loan qualification, ensuring compliance with lending standards and improving approval rates.
Correction Officer
Connecticut Department of Correction
02.2004 - 06.2008
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained facility security, resulting in improved incident response times and enhanced overall safety within the facility.
- Graduated with the highest scholastic average in the training academy and delivered the commencement speech, demonstrating leadership and communication skills that were later applied in enhancing team coordination and training effectiveness.
- Served on the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) by successfully passing a rigorous selection process, followed by intensive tactical training, showcasing dedication, resilience, and operational readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mitchell College
01.2003
Skills
- Digital evidence collection
- Network traffic analysis
- Threat detection and response
- Splunk and SIEM proficiency
- OSINT tools expertise
- AWS EC2, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM
- CloudWatch and CloudTrail management
- Certificate management
- Linux administration
- Bash scripting
- Python programming
- Wireshark analysis
- TCP/IP networking
- Static routing and DNS configuration
- Risk assessment strategies
- IP tracing techniques
- Search warrant execution procedures
- JSON IAM policies development
- Cloud cost monitoring solutions
- Ad-blocking DNS implementation
Projects
Personal VPN Implementation using WireGuard, Designed and deployed a personal VPN solution using WireGuard, hosted on a Raspberry Pi, to enable encrypted remote access to a home network., Prior to VPN setup, established secure SSH access by forwarding an ephemeral port through the home router., After VPN deployment, transitioned SSH access to internal VPN-based routing for enhanced security.
Network-wide Ad Blocking with AdGuard Home, Remotely installed and configured AdGuard Home on the Raspberry Pi via SSH., Set up DNS sinkholing for ad blocking and reconfigured router DNS settings to point to the Raspberry Pi's private IP., Managed AdGuard via a secure web interface through the VPN.
Custom Domain Redirection Using AWS (trustyourmortgage.com), Registered a custom domain through Route 53 and configured two S3 buckets to serve as a redirect to my company provided mortgage page., Integrated CloudFront for CDN delivery and applied SSL/TLS certificates via AWS Certificate Manager., Created an alias DNS record in Route 53 to point to the CloudFront distribution. AWS Environment Setup and Cloud Resource Management, Created both general and production AWS accounts for training use., Deployed EC2 instances, configured IAM users and groups, and authored JSON policies for fine-grained access., Enabled CloudTrail and CloudWatch, with alarms monitoring CPU usage and billing thresholds.
Profiles
- GitHub
- TryHackME
Skills And Technologies
Digital evidence collection, Network traffic analysis, Threat detection, Splunk, SIEM, OSINT tools (TLO, LexisNexis), AWS EC2, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Certificate Manager, Linux, Bash, Python (intro), Wireshark, TCP/IP, Static routing, DNS configuration, CompTIA Security+, 04/01/25, Google Cybersecurity Certificate, 02/01/25, CyberReady Program, Risk assessment, IP tracing, Search warrant execution, JSON IAM policies, Cloud cost monitoring, Ad-blocking DNS, Windows Sysmon, MITRE ATT&K framework.
Certification
Comp TIA Security+
Timeline
Loan Officer (CT)
Revolution Mortgage
11.2023 - Current
Police Officer
University of Connecticut Police Department
06.2008 - Current
Correction Officer
Connecticut Department of Correction
02.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mitchell College