MICHAEL ABBASI
West Covina,CA
Summary
CYBERSECURITY ANALYSIS & SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER PROFESSIONAL Motivated and Adaptable Cybersecurity Analysis and Security Operations Center Professional with a wealth of subject matter expertise. Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures. Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
California State University Of Long Beach
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
- Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks
- Researched and developed new computer forensic tools
- Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and develop disaster recovery plans
Office Administration Manager/Project Manager
Perse Construction Company
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Administrated office activities including processing payroll 2 times monthly for 225 employees.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable activities paying 20 invoices weekly and improving on-time invoice payments by 10% or more.
- Managed 35 field employees and 7 office employees and trained on skills and best practices to boost confidence and productivity by 10% or more
- Conducted performance reviews biweekly and recruited and hired 2 to 3 employees per year on average
- Led inventory management to make resources available 100%
- Wrote proposals, kept time and submitted warranties as needed
- TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Windows, Windows Server, Linux, Ubuntu, PowerShell, Python, ACL, RIP, Static Routing, Subnetting VTP, 802.1Q
- Inter-Vlan, Analyzed and troubleshot complex network structures for simulated bank branch requiring multiple subnets.
- OSPF dynamic routing, 802.1Q trunking/inter-vlan routing
- Implemented initial network security on Cisco devices through a set of ACLS, Port security accounts, andpassword encryption to ensure availability and security throughout network.
- Initiated troubleshooting steps to rectify improper files systems through permission filters.
- Operated in Windows firewall, AppLocker, and Bitlocker Active Directory environment with Windows ServerR2 and Windows 7 and 10 clients
- Configured security policies including password auditing and lockdown on Windows Server and client Operating
- System using group policy object (GPO) to harden security.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
CompTIA - Cybersecurity
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Cybersecurity Professional Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Microsoft Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Network Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Computer Networking Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Linux Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Cloud Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Python Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Ethical Hacking Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Game Theory Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Security+ Certification, IN PROGRESS -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
CISSP Certification, IN PROGRESS -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA2024
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05.2002
Skills
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Cloud
- Network Security Protocols
- Linux
- Scripting
- Incident Response
- PowerShell
- Python
Additional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS, Top Employee of the Month Award, Perse Construction Company, 4x
Timeline
Office Administration Manager/Project Manager
Perse Construction Company
03.2023 - 04.2023
Cybersecurity Analyst
California State University Of Long Beach
04.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
California State University - Long Beach
CompTIA - Cybersecurity
California State University - Long Beach
Cybersecurity Professional Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Microsoft Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Network Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Computer Networking Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Linux Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Cloud Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Python Security Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Ethical Hacking Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Game Theory Certification -
California State University - Long Beach
Security+ Certification, IN PROGRESS -
California State University - Long Beach
CISSP Certification, IN PROGRESS -
California State University - Long Beach
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Citrus College
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