Skills

🔐 Core Soft Skills in Cybersecurity

  • 1. Ethical Judgement

    Throughout my Navy career and cybersecurity studies, ethical judgement is always at the forefront of my mind. Through the extensive studying of various Cybersecurity incidents, as well as the handling of classified materials throughout my time in the Navy, I have developed and honed my skillset in this category.

    Artifacts:

    • 🔹 Case Analysis on CSR– Used ethical tools to demonstrate understanding of the ethics involved with CSR using real world historic examples. 

    • 🔹 Case Analysis on Data Privacy –Used ethical tools to demonstrate understanding of the ethics involved with data privacy using real world historic examples.

    • 🔹 Case Analysis on Whistleblowing– Used ethical tools to demonstrate understanding of the ethics on whistleblowing utilizing real world historic examples.

    2. Communication

    My experience as an Operations Specialist in the Navy taught me the importance of clear, direct communication under pressure. I’ve carried this forward into cybersecurity, where translating complex technical issues into language that executives, end-users, or teammates can act on is a key strength of mine.

    Artifacts:

    • 🔹 IoT Data Breach Write-up – Effectively communicated what “IoT” is, as well as demonstrated it’s weaknesses as they pertained to a Mars Hydro Data Breach.

    • 🔹 Incident Report Write-Up – Drafted a clear, concise incident write-up effectively communicating in detail about the 2017 Equifax data breach.

    • 🔹 The CIA Triad – Skillfully demonstrated complete understanding of the CIA triad, as well as the difference between authentication and authorization.

    3. Creative Problem-Solving

    Whether managing radar systems or troubleshooting a firewall rule set, I’ve always approached challenges with a problem-solving mindset. In cybersecurity, I thrive in environments where I can methodically break down issues and apply creative solutions under tight deadlines.

    Artifacts:

    • 🔹 UX Design Thinking – Developed a product utilizing design thinking to demonstrate and assist users with proper cyber hygiene through gamification.

    • 🔹  Game Design– Developed a game utilizing multiple assets across third-party applications for a well-flushed out final product.

    • 🔹 Python Socket Programming –Designed a socket programming script in Python to include both a server and a client to assist users in the knowledge of how to care for common house plants