Dedicated Information Systems and Cybersecurity student at Central Michigan University with practical experience in cybersecurity and IT security. Skilled in compliance, phishing awareness, incident response, and vulnerability management. Seeking a challenging cybersecurity role to protect organizational assets and enhance security measures.
Conducted comprehensive reviews of cyber audit documentation and regulatory standards to ensure compliance with Department of Defense standards. Designed and implemented enterprise-wide phishing awareness campaigns, enhancing organizational resilience against social engineering attacks. Used SIEM tools and collaborated on firewall policies to analyze logs, mitigate threats, and block malicious domains.
Performed a comprehensive third-party application security audit, developing incident response plans for business-critical applications. Presented findings to senior management, refining communication skills and demonstrating my capacity to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Supported IT infrastructure operations across 150+ retail stores in the Midwest, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability.
Troubleshot a wide range of devices to optimize software performance and system efficiency. Proactively sought to expand my expertise by shadowing subject matter experts across various IT departments, such as Information Security, Technology Support, and Project Management, gaining valuable insights into each domain. Additionally, I played a key role in strengthening the organization's overall security posture by updating and maintaining over 50 PCs, laptops, and printers.