Stephen Freeman

General

• Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
• Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
• Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
• Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.

Command-Line Proficiency

• Developed strong command-line skills in both Windows 11 and Ubuntu Linux environments, utilizing essential commands such as cd, cat, ls, ls -a, grep, and chmod for effective system navigation, file manipulation, and searching.

Linux System Administration

• Gained hands-on experience with Linux systems, including utilizing critical sudo commands like sudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade to maintain system security and functionality.

Virtualization-Based Security Testing

• Leveraged virtualization technology for security testing, including conducting a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack with a spoofed URL within a virtual environment, ensuring a safe and controlled testing environment.

Web Specalist

• Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
• Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.

Cybersecurity Documentation and Compliance

• Formatted, published, and maintained critical intelligence products for USCENTCOM intelligence web domains, ensuring the security and integrity of sensitive information.
• Maintained government SharePoint sites and webpages, updating information routing procedures to enhance data security.
• Data Handling and Dissemination
  
• Ensured compliance with stringent foreign disclosure specifications and classified data handling procedures, securely disseminating intelligence documentation on both U.S. and partner-nation data enclaves.
• Performed vital cross-domain data transfers of over 1000 products, utilizing classified DOD intelligence platforms and networks to support DIA and CENTCOM missions.
• Information Security and Media Management
  
• Managed and maintained removable media as one of two Removable Media Custodians (RMC) for USCENTCOM intelligence directorate, implementing strict data security measures.
• Proficiently manipulated HTML code daily to produce and maintain accurate and secure information on government SharePoint websites.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Expertise

• Leveraged SIEM tools for monitoring, managing, and analyzing security information, effectively identifying and responding to security events in real-time.

Network Administration and Security

• Demonstrated proficiency in network administration tasks, including managing Windows Firewall Defender and implementing IP address changes to enhance network security.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

• Proactively monitored Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and endpoints, swiftly identifying and mitigating potential network intrusions.
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Intrusion Detection Rule Creation

• Utilized Alien Labs Linux to create and deploy custom intrusion detection rules, strengthening the organization's defense against cyber threats.

Windows Firewall Defender Optimization

• Expertly monitored and fine-tuned Windows Firewall Defender settings to provide enhanced protection for end-users and critical assets.

Security Incident Response

• Efficiently separated false positives from true positives, ensuring that genuine security incidents were promptly escalated for immediate resolution.