{"id":123,"date":"2025-01-23T23:51:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T23:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.odu.edu\/odupresentationtemplate\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-07T19:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T19:46:28","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/eriksorto-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello and thank you for visiting. My name is Erik Sorto<\/strong>, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Cybersecurity at Old Dominion University<\/strong>. I transferred to ODU after earning my Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from Tidewater Community College<\/strong>, graduating Cum Laude<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am also a U.S. Navy veteran<\/strong>, having served seven years on active duty. After leaving the military in 2017, I pursued a career as a massage therapist while continuing to nurture a long-standing interest in technology. Since I was young, I have always enjoyed working with computers, troubleshooting devices, and learning how systems operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned into IT work as a Computer Technician specializing in IT Asset Disposition and Management<\/strong> in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, I worked with data centers, Department of Defense facilities, and private companies to inventory, test, repair, and securely process enterprise IT equipment for compliant disposal. This experience exposed me to large-scale IT environments and strengthened my technical foundation working with desktops, laptops, networking hardware, and enterprise systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, I made the decision to return to school and pursue cybersecurity as a long-term career. At the time, cyberattacks, ransomware incidents, and major data breaches were dominating the news, and I felt strongly motivated to contribute to protecting organizations and critical infrastructure from these threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I am continuing my cybersecurity education at Old Dominion University while gaining real-world experience as a government contractor in the cybersecurity and IT sector<\/strong>. Working within government and defense environments allows me to apply the concepts I learn in school to real operational systems and security practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through my coursework, certifications, and professional experience, I have developed strong interests in cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, and security analysis<\/strong>, and I remain open to exploring different areas of cybersecurity as I gain more hands-on experience in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My long-term goal is to build a career contributing to protecting critical systems and investigating cyber threats<\/strong>, while continuing to grow professionally within the cybersecurity community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Academic Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • B.S. Cybersecurity Student \u2013 Old Dominion University | Graduating in May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Current GPA: 3.66<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dean\u2019s List<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A.A.S. Cybersecurity \u2013 Tidewater Community College (Cum Laude)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • CompTIA Security+ Certified<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • CompTIA Network+ Certified<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Feel free to explore my ePortfolio and reach out if you\u2019d like to discuss cybersecurity trends, industry insights, or collaborative projects or opportunities!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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