William Westendorf

I am a motivated graduate from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I have a passion for protecting digital assets and a solid foundation in information security principles. I am eager to leverage my skills and knowledge to contribute to the evolving world of cybersecurity. Throughout my academic journey, I have honed my abilities in threat detection, risk assessment, and incident response, making me well-equipped to safeguard organizations from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning, I am committed to staying ahead of emerging technologies and best practices to ensure protection of critical data and systems.

• Malware Detection & Analysis - Wireshark - Proficiency in C++ and Python - Active Directory - Windows, Linux, Ubuntu - Cross-Site Scripting - Snort - Hydra - Metasploit - Sleuth Kit +Autopsy - Firewalls - Azure - Check Point Next Generation Firewalls(NGFWs) - ELK - Cloud Security - Security Risk Management - Keeper - Ivanti - SNOW - Splunk - Redhat Linux - WAF - Networking Protocols

Built a Siem Home Lab

• Created an authentication protocol for Elastic Realms
• Managed and created detection rules for documented traffic trends
• Generated logs and events within a Windows environment

Deployed and Configured an Azure Portal

• Set up a VNet and created a firewall for the subnet
• Created rules and policies that gave permission to assigned users and blocked others

Defending a server from a SQL Injection Attack

• Used Snort to block incoming IPs and suspicious users from connecting to the website
• Documented and reported the incident
• Reset the server and returned it to its original condition

• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification - In Progress