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MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ

Glenview,IL

Summary

Michael is a cybersecurity professional with a distinguished record in leading audit and assessment teams, evaluating network environments against industry standards. Skilled in developing and refining methodologies to align with banking and compliance standards, bolstering cybersecurity posture. Passionate about advancing expertise in digital forensics, seeking to leverage hands-on experience in proactive monitoring, rapid threat response, and seamless migration execution to excel in a role focused on forensic analysis and incident response.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity Sr. Consultant - Financial Services

Crowe LLP
06.2021 - Current
  • Spearhead audit/assessment teams comprising 2-4 consultants, conducting comprehensive evaluations of client network environments against industry benchmarks like FFIEC, NIST CSF, GLBA, and CIS guidance.
  • Guide clients towards enhanced cybersecurity maturity and posture through in-depth assessments, offering strategic recommendations aligned with industry standards.
  • Innovated Crowe's Cybersecurity Assessment (CSA) methodology, tailoring it to banking and compliance standards and refining Information Security/Management handbooks for improved alignment.
  • Successfully navigated intricate client environments, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality reporting deliverables, garnering consistently positive feedback from clients.
  • Actively involved in training incoming Crowe Technology consultants, providing comprehensive education on Crowe's methodologies and practices spanning various service lines. This initiative aimed to raise awareness of assessment test procedures and industry standards, contributing to a more knowledgeable and skilled consultant pool.

Cyber Security Risk Remediation Intern

Discover Financial Services
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Facilitated seamless communication among application team members throughout the vulnerability remediation process using ServiceNow, ensuring efficient resolution.
  • Delivered comprehensive cybersecurity guidance to B2B customers by leveraging Discover Standards documentation, effectively addressing inquiries and concerns.
  • Initiated and formulated a peer review document streamlining the closure procedure for vulnerabilities. This standardized approach enhanced data quality for Risk Units, positively impacting the decision-making process for VPs, Directors, and team members.
  • Demonstrated expertise and strategic thinking by participating in and emerging victorious in the WebGoat Capture the Flag event. Employed OWASP top 10 attacks to exploit vulnerable web applications, showcasing proficiency in identifying and addressing security gaps.

Network Operations Intern

BDO Digital/SWC Technologies
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Played crucial role in the migration process from SWC to BDO Digital, overseeing seamless transfer of managed services alert emails, administrative accounts, and meticulous documentation of device names, ensuring smooth transition.
  • Proactively monitored multiple critical systems, including NOC mailbox, PRTG sensors, VSS writers, and Firewall (IPS, IDS) traffic. Implemented requested monitoring changes from customers using N-Central, addressing diverse needs such as managing downtime, Azure user modifications, server decommissioning, and handling minor service desk requests.
  • Demonstrate exceptional vigilance by monitoring and promptly addressing managed threat alerts, meticulously tracking IP addresses, and confirming activities with end users, ensuring swift response to potential security threats.
  • Executed rapid and decisive account lockdown protocols in case of breaches, leveraging Microsoft Azure Managed Threat Defense and Autotask, showcasing proficiency in immediate and effective security measures.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
05.2021

Skills

    • Cybersecurity Principles
    • Incident Response
    • Data Recovery
    • Cybersecurity Defense Frameworks
    • Threat Intelligence
    • Network Configuration and Endpoint Security
      • Azure AD
      • Virtualization
      • Operating System Knowledge: Windows, Linux, Mac OS
      • Windows and Active Directory
      • Software: Wireshark, Eric Zimmerman's Tools, Autopsy, Volatility, Redline, FTK Imager

Timeline

Cybersecurity Sr. Consultant - Financial Services

Crowe LLP
06.2021 - Current

Cyber Security Risk Remediation Intern

Discover Financial Services
06.2020 - 08.2020

Network Operations Intern

BDO Digital/SWC Technologies
12.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity

DePaul University

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