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Luisa Faria Novy E Silva

Summary

Cybersecurity 2026 graduate from Florida International University with nearly two years of experience providing enterprise IT support in a university environment. Hands-on academic experience in threat intelligence, risk assessment, digital forensics, and cybersecurity documentation through security-focused coursework and team projects. Strong technical writing, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Intermediate IT Generalist

CASTIC FIU
09.2024 - 07.2026
  • Provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students in a university enterprise environment.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, and network-related issues across managed devices.
  • Use BeyondTrust remote support tools to diagnose and resolve technical issues while maintaining professional communication with
  • users.
  • Assist with software deployment, device provisioning, endpoint maintenance, and account-related support.
  • Document technical issues, troubleshooting procedures, and resolutions to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
  • Escalate complex technical concerns to senior IT personnel.
  • Develop practical experience with enterprise technology support, user communication, and technical problem resolution.

Class Experience

Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategic Planning (CIO)

  • Led the development of an executive level cybersecurity strategic plan by integrating the team's threat analysis, incident findings, risk assessment, business impact analysis (BIA), and continuity planning into a unified portfolio.
  • Translated technical cybersecurity findings into business-focused recommendations aligned with governance, risk management, and organizational priorities.
  • Developed a 12–18 month strategic roadmap prioritizing security initiatives, including network segmentation, removable media controls, third party access governance, and resilience improvements.
  • Prepared and delivered a board level presentation communicating enterprise security strategy and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Digital Forensics & Network Security Analysis

  • Analyzed network traffic using Wireshark in controlled academic laboratory environments.
  • Investigated SYN flood attacks and TCP session hijacking scenarios.
  • Applied digital forensic techniques to analyze security events and document findings.
  • Produced technical reports summarizing investigative observations.

Research - Forensic Hashing Research Paper

  • Researched the role of cryptographic hashing in maintaining digital evidence integrity.
  • Examined the strengths and limitations of MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashing algorithms.
  • Analyzed chain of custody considerations and NIST recommendations related to evidence validation.
  • Produced a technical research paper synthesizing academic and industry cybersecurity sources.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student government representative (class president).
  • Founder and member of school's book club.
  • Editor in Chief of school's newspaper.
  • Staff member (academic president) for 2 consecutive years in MUN event.
  • Completed 80 hours of educational social work for underprivileged children, and took part in visit to Juan Felipe Gómez Escobar Foundation for young [pregnant] mothers.
  • Taught children with disabilities at Aluna Foundation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Florida International University
Miami, FL
08-2026

Minor - English

Florida International University
Miami, FL

High School Diploma -

Aspaen Cartagena De Indias
Cartagena De Indias, Colombia
06-2021

Skills

  • Threat Intelligence (Academic)
  • Risk Assessment (Academic)
  • Security Documentation
  • Windows & macOS
  • Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
  • BeyondTrust Remote Support
  • Wireshark (Academic)
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical Communication

Languages

  • English - Fluent
  • Spanish - Fluent
  • Portuguese - Native
  • French - Limited Working
  • German - Elementary

Timeline

Student Intermediate IT Generalist

CASTIC FIU
09.2024 - 07.2026

Extracurricular Activities

Class Experience

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Florida International University

Minor - English

Florida International University

High School Diploma -

Aspaen Cartagena De Indias
Luisa Faria Novy E Silva