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Samuel Zizzo

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Computer science student with CompTIA CySA+, Security+, Network+, and A+ certifications. Strong foundational experience in threat analysis, incident detection, networking, and cloud security, knowledge of AWS fundamentals (S3, IAM), access control, and HIPAA data protection concepts. Seeking Cybersecurity Internship position.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Member

Computer Science & Software Engineering Club
Fort Myers, Florida
2024 - Current
  • Participated in discussions on secure system design, authentication, and software architecture
  • Gained exposure to cloud-based SaaS environments and associated security considerations
  • Practiced version control (Git/GitHub) and secure coding awareness

Cybersecurity & Technical Experience

Independent Study, Labs, and Academic Practice
2023 - Current
  • Conducted threat analysis and security event review using CySA+ methodologies, focusing on detection, impact assessment, and mitigation strategies
  • Applied network security fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, ports, protocols, routing concepts) to analyze potential attack paths and suspicious activity
  • Developed foundational experience with cloud security concepts, including AWS IAM, S3 bucket storage, access policies, and encryption best practices
  • Practiced endpoint and system security principles aligned with CompTIA A+, including OS hardening concepts and secure configuration awareness
  • Evaluated security risks affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad) across endpoints, networks, and cloud-hosted systems
  • Reviewed logging, monitoring, and incident response workflows relevant to SaaS and regulated environments
  • Applied least-privilege access control and authentication concepts to systems handling sensitive data

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2026

Associate of Arts -

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
12-2025

Skills

  • Security: Threat analysis, incident detection, risk management, access control, incident response fundamentals
  • Cloud: AWS fundamentals (S3, IAM, encryption, secure storage concepts)
  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, basic firewall concepts
  • Systems: Windows and Linux fundamentals, OS hardening, endpoint security awareness
  • Tools: Git/GitHub, basic scripting (Python Bash and PowerShell)
  • Concepts: Least privilege, encryption, CIA triad, secure coding awareness, HIPAA-aligned data protection principles

Certification

CIW Site Development Certificate

Timeline

Member

Computer Science & Software Engineering Club
2024 - Current

Cybersecurity & Technical Experience

Independent Study, Labs, and Academic Practice
2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Governors University

Associate of Arts -

Florida Gulf Coast University