Joshua King

I worked as the Cybersecurity Specialist for the Government of Fremont County and as the Digital Forensics Specialist for the Fremont County Sheriff's Office Investigations Unit.

I have HANDS-ON experience in Incident Response related to cyber attacks on government infrastructure.

I have current up-to-date, industry leading, formal training and certifications both from private sector companies and federal agencies.

Cellebrite Training and Certification, Comptia SEC+, dozens of Certifications and trainings from the NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center)

• CrowdStrike EDR
• Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
• Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex scenarios, identifying patterns and connections pertinent to case objectives.
• Prepared comprehensive reports, ensuring accurate documentation of investigative findings and legal compliance.
• Conducted detailed forensic analysis to uncover digital evidence, aiding in conviction of criminals.
• Implemented sophisticated encrypted communication network, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
• Enhanced investigative techniques with integration of data analytics, leading to timely identification of crime patterns.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, mentoring junior colleagues to develop their skills and advance their careers.
• Streamlined incident response procedures, resulting in reduced downtime and faster recovery.
• Monitored real-time security alerts to identify potential threats, significantly reducing incident response times.
• Organized and led training sessions on counterintelligence strategies, increasing agency preparedness against espionage activities.
• Oversaw digital forensics investigations following security incidents, uncovering root causes and preventing future occurrences.
• Implemented robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding sensitive government data from potential threats.
• Worked closely with federal agencies including FBI, DHS.
• Reduced system vulnerabilities by identifying potential risks and implementing targeted cybersecurity measures.
• Led cybersecurity awareness training sessions, increasing employee understanding of potential security threats and preventive measures.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, providing proactive solutions for potential vulnerabilities.
• Reduced cyber risks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention tools.
• Advised executive leadership on current threat landscapes, providing strategic guidance on improving overall cybersecurity posture.
• Implemented multi-factor authentication methods to enhance user access controls, reducing unauthorized system access incidents.