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Michael Khouri

Canton,MA

Summary

At UMass Boston, I led the deployment of Microsoft Security Copilot, enhancing SOC analyst productivity, and managed critical cybersecurity incidents, leveraging my expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and SIEM tools. My collaborative efforts in Red/Blue team exercises and security training underscore my strong analytical skills and team leadership, significantly strengthening organizational defenses.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Security Analyst

UMass Boston
Boston, MA
07.2018 - 12.2024
  • Spearheaded proof-of-concept deployment of Microsoft Security Copilot to assess its effectiveness in boosting productivity for SOC analysts.
  • Triaged and resolved cybersecurity incidents at the Network and Security Operations Center (NSOC), leveraging incident response protocols and malware analysis to minimize organizational risk.
  • Facilitated engaging Red/Blue team tabletop exercises simulating operational and semi-random crisis scenarios.
  • Participated in awareness training, conducted phishing simulation campaigns, and contributed to tabling and marketing of the security awareness program to strengthen the organization’s defenses against emerging threats.
  • Implemented and managed enterprise-level firewall protection using Palo Alto firewalls, integrating threat intelligence to prevent malicious events and optimizing automated metrics for improved risk mitigation.
  • Directed vulnerability management initiatives leveraging Tenable Scans, Defender, and DHS Cyber Hygiene Scanning to mitigate risks.
  • Successfully migrated legacy VPN and anti-malware systems to Global Protect and Defender Suite.

Cybersecurity Analyst (Professional Apprenticeship Career Experience)

UMass Boston
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisted the IT PMO in comprehensively testing cloud-based applications, enhancing their quality and reliability.
  • Managed and automated the security certificate lifecycle on university systems and appliances.

Chancellor’s IT Summer Jobs Program

UMass Boston
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Configured enterprise-grade anti-malware on all servers and endpoints.
  • Created comprehensive heat maps through Wi-Fi site surveys to optimize strategic placement of access points.
  • Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access after identifying critical printer vulnerabilities during assessments.
  • Enforced ISO hardening profile on endpoints, enhancing security by disabling unnecessary services.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

UMass Boston
Boston, MA
12.2024

Master of Science - Information Systems (concentration in Cybersecurity)

UMass Boston
Boston, MA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - IT Management: Forensics Concentration

UMass Boston
Boston, MA
05.2022

Skills

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Mac OSX
  • Android
  • IOS
  • Java
  • Python
  • LABVIEW
  • VMware Fusion
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • GSuite
  • Palo Alto Firewall
  • Infoblox
  • Sentinel (SIEM)
  • Tenable
  • InfoSec
  • Global Protect VPN
  • Admin by Request
  • Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Wireshark
  • Forensics Tool Kit
  • Defender Suite of Applications
  • Anti-malware platforms

Certifications And Awards

  • Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity Management, 05/01/24
  • IT Student Leadership Award, (04/01/19 - 03/01/23)

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst (Professional Apprenticeship Career Experience)

UMass Boston
02.2021 - 05.2021

Information Security Analyst

UMass Boston
07.2018 - 12.2024

Chancellor’s IT Summer Jobs Program

UMass Boston
06.2015 - 08.2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

UMass Boston

Master of Science - Information Systems (concentration in Cybersecurity)

UMass Boston

Bachelor of Arts - IT Management: Forensics Concentration

UMass Boston

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