NATALIE BYRNES
West Bridgewater,USA
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in ransomware risk assessment, digital forensics, incident response, and vulnerability management. Experienced in evaluating organizational security posture, identifying control gaps, developing remediation recommendations, and presenting cybersecurity risks to leadership. Proficient in Windows and Linux environments, network security and monitoring, and technical security documentation.
Overview
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Work History
Cybersecurity & Information Security Intern
HarborOne Bank / Eastern Bank
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted a comprehensive Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool (RSAT) evaluation, identifying control gaps and developing remediation recommendations.
- Presented assessment findings and cybersecurity risks to department heads and senior leadership, translating technical findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Supported incident response workflows, vulnerability management, and enterprise security governance initiatives.
- Supported the Information Security team during the HarborOne-Eastern Bank merger, enhancing security readiness and integration processes.
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity & Networking
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05-2026
Skills
- Incident Response & Incident Response Planning
- Vulnerability Management
- Ransomware Risk Assessment
- Digital & Mobile Forensics
- Network Security & Monitoring
- Cloud Security (AWS)
- Identity & Access Management
- Security Compliance Standards
- Cryptography & Encryption
- Secure Coding Practices
- Technical Documentation & Executive Presentations
- Windows & Linux
- Python
- Wireshark
- Autopsy
Projects
Ransomware Assessment & Evidence Collection Project
- Built scenario-based ransomware attack simulations aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Developed an automated evidence-collection prototype using Python and Tkinter to collect and export structured assessment results.
- Created a remediation roadmap incorporating maturity scoring, gap prioritization, and a 12-month mitigation plan.
- Improved assessment accuracy and reduced manual documentation requirements.
Certification
- Cisco Networking Academy — Introduction to Networks
Cisco Networking Academy — Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
Cisco Networking Academy — Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation
AWS Academy — Cloud Foundations
AWS Academy — Cloud Architecting
Timeline
Cybersecurity & Information Security Intern
HarborOne Bank / Eastern Bank
06.2025 - 08.2025
B.S. - Cybersecurity & Networking
Roger Williams University