Kayla Counts
Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst | Cybersecurity Intern | WGU Cybersecurity Student
Coeur d'Alene,ID
Summary
Aspiring cybersecurity professional and current developer with a solid foundation in IT support, scripting, and access management. Pursuing a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at WGU. Actively volunteering as an OSINT Analyst. Areas of interest include secure coding, security, and DevSecOps. Continuously expanding knowledge and skills. Dedicated to pursuing certifications such as CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, and more. True passion lies in safeguarding individuals and organizations from potential threats.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
OSINT Analyst
Cybersecurity Volunteer
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
02.2025 - Current
- Track digital threats across open-source platforms and report indicators
- Support cybersecurity efforts through threat intelligence monitoring
- Monitor an extensive sheet of profiles across multiple social media platforms
- Created an automation to look for keywords to speed up the process for me and the organization using APIs and Python, will eventually publish as open source
Digital Client Experience Specialist
Ignitium
01.2024 - Current
- Manage user access and permissions; support IAM and internal security practices
- Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve internal IT requests using Asana
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve team workflows and documentation
- Create and maintain internal technical documentation and user training
Senior Frontend Developer & Graphic Designer
Ignitium
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led technical troubleshooting for platform issues and user access conflicts
- Documented internal workflows and UI/UX guidance for technical teams
- Collaborated with developers to maintain secure web components
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 11.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic & Web Design
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID 05.2020 - 2022.12
Skills
Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, JSON, Secure Coding Practices
Cybersecurity Concepts: CIA Triad, OSINT
Identity & Access Management: IAM, SSO, RBAC, Cloud: AWS (Certified Cloud Practitioner), SaaS/PaaS Environments
IT Support & Tools: macOS, Windows, Logging & Monitoring, Asana, Jira (familiarity)
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DevSecOps Awareness, Documentation & Collaboration
Websites
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 08/01/24
Timeline
OSINT Analyst
Cybersecurity Volunteer
02.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
11.2024 - Current
Digital Client Experience Specialist
Ignitium
01.2024 - Current
Senior Frontend Developer & Graphic Designer
Ignitium
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic & Web Design
North Idaho College
05.2020 - 2022.12
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