Kevin Thurston
Garland,TX
Summary
Passionate and analytical aspiring Cybersecurity Professional with an understanding in networking, system security, and threat analysis. I desire to develop an expertise in Cybersecurity practices, risk mitigation, and preventative as well as offensive security. I have hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and security monitoring through home-lab projects. Essential knowledge of tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Kali Linux. Highly motivated to apply cybersecurity know-how toa real-world setting, protecting digital assets, and growing into a long-term career in Cybersecurity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Agent
Best Western Hotel
Rockwall, Texas
11.2017 - Current
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Assisted with check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
- Recorded guest comments or complaints, escalating to management for immediate resolution.
Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab Assistant
Dallas College
Mesquite, Texas
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Helped students prepare biological samples for microscopic viewing according to established protocols.
- Worked directly with light and electron microscopes to help students see their collected biological samples for their research and general curiosities.
Education
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
Mesquite05-2015
Skills
- Cybersecurity principles
- System hardening
- Network Scanning/Analysis
- Penetration testing
- Linux
- Virtualization
- Operating systems
- OSINT
- Digital Forensics
- Compliance management
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Securty+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Front Desk Agent
Best Western Hotel
11.2017 - Current
Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab Assistant
Dallas College
08.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
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