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Klyde Whitman
(CompTIA) CySA+ | Security+ | Network+ | A+ | CIOS | CSIS | (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity | (Oracle) OCP | (Microsoft) MCSA | MCP
Bismarck, ND, United States
Details
Education:
Masters of Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics
University of Maryland Global Campus
2020 : 2022
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Computer Information Systems
University of Mary
2002 : 2004
Associate's degree
Computer Information Systems
Bismarck State College
2001 : 2003
Digital Forensics
University of Maryland Global Campus
2020 : 2022
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Computer Information Systems
University of Mary
2002 : 2004
Associate's degree
Computer Information Systems
Bismarck State College
2001 : 2003
Experience:
2023 : Present
Great Learning
Instructor of Great Learning
• Managed a team of three IT Support Professionals at the GFHNC, overseeing daily operations and providing technical guidance while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the GFHNC’s IT Infrastructure. Set clear goals and objectives for the team and provided ongoing coaching and training to ensure high-quality service delivery. Prioritized teamwork and communication to foster a collaborative environment that maximized productivity and enhanced overall performance
• Development of PowerShell scripts to automate IT and Cybersecurity tasks, improving overall efficiency and accuracy. Creation and maintenance of scripts for system administration, data analysis, and vulnerability scanning, streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. Utilized PowerShell’s capabilities to optimize IT and Cybersecurity Operations, resulting in increased efficiency and a reduction in errors
• Successfully increased the percentage of systems transmitting logs/specified events to Enterprise SIEM to achieve a goal of 90%, improving overall system security and threat detection capabilities.
• Consistently employ Risk-Based Decision (RCB) making for all unmitigated residual risks, resulting in an expected outcome of over 90% and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities.
• Reduced patching timelines through successful collaboration and completion of penetration and operation security assessments, resulting in the development of an updated process for tracking and mitigating cybersecurity findings.
• Managed security risks by effectively applying recommended practices derived from NIST SP 800-61 Rev2, thereby mitigating potential violations.
2023 :
United States Federal Government
IT Specialist
• Instructed Cybersecurity Architecture, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cybersecurity Engineering, Cybersecurity Risk Management, and Cybersecurity Reporting and Communication
• Instructed Blue Team fundamentals of Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Analysis, and Vulnerability Management
• Instructed Cybersecurity fundamentals of Access Management, Application Security, Behavioral Analytics, Network Security, Access Control Concepts, Business Continuity Concepts, Disaster Recovery Concepts, Security Operatons, and Security Principles
2022 :
Clarusway
Instructor of Cybersecurity
• Started Platinum Integrity Consulting – A Cybersecurity Consultancy based on developing Cybersecurity Services aimed at small to mid-sized businesses
• Developed and implemented a Cybersecurity Configuration Management tool using Powershell called the PISB that delivers Cybersecurity configurations for clients and servers
• Manage, deploy, and maintain network and server infrastructure for clients
• Research, develop, and deploy security configuration for Windows based workgroups and domains
• Digital Forensics of images using FTK Imager of servers and workstations
• Digital Forensics of RAM analysis using Magnet Forensics, Magnet RAM Capture, and Redline
• Digital Forensics of disk drives analysis using Digital Evidence & Forensics Toolkit (DEFT 8) and Digital Advanced Recovery Toolkit (DART)
• Digital Forensics of Windows Registry Files with FTK Imager and RegRipper
2016 : 2023
Platinum Integrity Consulting
Owner
• Instructed Linux System Administration Essentials
• Instructed Logical & Physical Networks & Internetworking with TCP/IP
• Instructed Advanced Linux System Administration
• Instructed Information Security Systems
• Instructed Ethical Hacking
• Instructed Scanning & Exploitation of Information Systems
• Instructed Security Operations
2022 : 2022
NIIT
Cyber Security Instructor
Great Learning
Instructor of Great Learning
• Managed a team of three IT Support Professionals at the GFHNC, overseeing daily operations and providing technical guidance while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the GFHNC’s IT Infrastructure. Set clear goals and objectives for the team and provided ongoing coaching and training to ensure high-quality service delivery. Prioritized teamwork and communication to foster a collaborative environment that maximized productivity and enhanced overall performance
• Development of PowerShell scripts to automate IT and Cybersecurity tasks, improving overall efficiency and accuracy. Creation and maintenance of scripts for system administration, data analysis, and vulnerability scanning, streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. Utilized PowerShell’s capabilities to optimize IT and Cybersecurity Operations, resulting in increased efficiency and a reduction in errors
• Successfully increased the percentage of systems transmitting logs/specified events to Enterprise SIEM to achieve a goal of 90%, improving overall system security and threat detection capabilities.
• Consistently employ Risk-Based Decision (RCB) making for all unmitigated residual risks, resulting in an expected outcome of over 90% and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities.
• Reduced patching timelines through successful collaboration and completion of penetration and operation security assessments, resulting in the development of an updated process for tracking and mitigating cybersecurity findings.
• Managed security risks by effectively applying recommended practices derived from NIST SP 800-61 Rev2, thereby mitigating potential violations.
2023 :
United States Federal Government
IT Specialist
• Instructed Cybersecurity Architecture, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cybersecurity Engineering, Cybersecurity Risk Management, and Cybersecurity Reporting and Communication
• Instructed Blue Team fundamentals of Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Analysis, and Vulnerability Management
• Instructed Cybersecurity fundamentals of Access Management, Application Security, Behavioral Analytics, Network Security, Access Control Concepts, Business Continuity Concepts, Disaster Recovery Concepts, Security Operatons, and Security Principles
2022 :
Clarusway
Instructor of Cybersecurity
• Started Platinum Integrity Consulting – A Cybersecurity Consultancy based on developing Cybersecurity Services aimed at small to mid-sized businesses
• Developed and implemented a Cybersecurity Configuration Management tool using Powershell called the PISB that delivers Cybersecurity configurations for clients and servers
• Manage, deploy, and maintain network and server infrastructure for clients
• Research, develop, and deploy security configuration for Windows based workgroups and domains
• Digital Forensics of images using FTK Imager of servers and workstations
• Digital Forensics of RAM analysis using Magnet Forensics, Magnet RAM Capture, and Redline
• Digital Forensics of disk drives analysis using Digital Evidence & Forensics Toolkit (DEFT 8) and Digital Advanced Recovery Toolkit (DART)
• Digital Forensics of Windows Registry Files with FTK Imager and RegRipper
2016 : 2023
Platinum Integrity Consulting
Owner
• Instructed Linux System Administration Essentials
• Instructed Logical & Physical Networks & Internetworking with TCP/IP
• Instructed Advanced Linux System Administration
• Instructed Information Security Systems
• Instructed Ethical Hacking
• Instructed Scanning & Exploitation of Information Systems
• Instructed Security Operations
2022 : 2022
NIIT
Cyber Security Instructor
Company:
Great Learning
Years of Experience:
17
Spoken Language:
Russian
Skills
Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Ethical Hacking, Fit/Gap Analysis, FSCM, HCM, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PeopleSoft, PeopleSoft Financial, Peoplesoft Portal, PeopleTools, Performance Tuning, PIA, Process Scheduler, Requirements Gathering, Root Cause Analysis, Rust (Programming Language), Servers, SQL Injection, Supply Chain Management, Weblogic Administration, Windows Server