Colin B. M.
Details
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
2016 : 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Information Technology - Security
Western Governors University
2015 : 2016
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Information Technology
Finger Lakes Community College
2009 : 2014
• Employed Rapid7 for incident detection and response, authentication monitoring, and endpoint visibility.
• Provided documentation for evidence related to SOC2 security compliance.
• Utilized RMM software to provide automated patching to both workstations and servers.
• Implementing incident response measures for ransomware attacks that included halting internal and external communication, isolating/removing malicious code, and conducting post-incident investigations.
• Created documentation for Benefit Resource staff for how to use security tools as well as what to do in the event of a cyber attack.
• Provided Benefit Resource staff with cyber security awareness training on phishing and social engineering attacks.
2021 : Present
Benefit Resource, LLC
Information Security Analyst
As an Information Security Specialist, I provide security and threat assessments, post-incident investigations, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing services, as well technical strategy, guidance, and staff training. Some of the industries that I’ve worked with include construction, engineering, healthcare, and legal services.
2020 : 2021
Self Employed
Information Security Specialist
As a Cyber Security Analyst with Just Solutions, I implemented and tested security solutions on devices, systems, and networks for small, medium, and corporate clients across New York. My duties fell in 3 key areas : vulnerability assessment, incident response, and general IT asset management in close compliance with guidance outlined in NIST SP-800 and ISO 27001.
KEY POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
• Served as subject matter expert and developed client awareness of emerging security threats including phishing, social engineering, and fraudulent activities.
• Deployed tools including Network Detective and Connect Wise to carry out hundreds of testing events at client sites and remotely.
2018 : 2020
JUST SOLUTIONS, INC.
Cyber Security Analyst
As a Service Technician with Windstream, I provided onsite installation, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of Cisco routers, switches, Mojo Wi-Fi networks, and Fortinet firewalls at hundreds of places of business including retail centers, professional services firms, and restaurants.
2016 : 2017
Windstream
Data Service Activation Technician
As an IT Operations Analyst, I installed, configured, maintained, monitored, and troubleshooted issues pertaining to end-user devices, servers, and data centers.
KEY POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
• Provided hardware, software, and network support to an institution with over 27,000 active users.
• Briefed University leaders on relevant technical issues including bugs, new features, and upcoming hardware/software upgrades.
2015 : 2016
University of Rochester
Enterprise Computing Operations Analyst
Skills
Active Directory, Anomaly Detection, Antivirus, Azure, Bash, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Cisco Technologies, Computer Network Operations, Computer Security, Cyber-security, DHCP, DNS, Ethical Hacking, Firewall, Firewalls, Incident Response, Information Security, Information Security Standards, Information Systems, Information Technology, IT Security, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Technologies, Network Administration, Network Design, Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Powershell, Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Security, Security Engineering, Security Operations, Server Administration, Servers, SIEM, Software Installation, System Administration, TCP/IP, Threat Analysis, Threat Hunting, Troubleshooting, Virtualization, VMware, VPN, Vulnerability Assessment, Windows Server, Wireless Networking
About
I’m an Information Security Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and 5+ years of professional experience spanning information and network security as well as general IT infrastructure management. I’ve provided vulnerability assessment, incident planning and response solutions to hundreds of small, medium, and large corporate clients across in various industries including healthcare, retail, sales, and professional services. I have also prevented hundreds of security incidents across various platforms.
In addition, I’ve conducted penetration testing in Kali Linux in both academic environments and self-directed learning initiatives.
KEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Briefed senior technology executives and technical counterparts internally as well as across client organizations.
• Programmed with languages including Python, Ruby, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Utilized and applied information security standards including NIST SP-800 series and ISO 27001.
• Licensed in Comp TIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, and A+.
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