Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills:

• Demonstrated critical and analytical thinking by conducting a comprehensive risk assessment of the City of Suffolk’s SQL database, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending strategies to mitigate risks such as weak passwords, outdated security patches, and other security gaps.

• Ability to identify and evaluate security threats in network traffic, system vulnerabilities, and incident scenarios.

• Critical thinking applied to evaluating the impacts of security breaches like the WannaCry ransomware attack and recommending effective solutions.

Technical Proficiency in Cybersecurity Tools:

I possess the technical skills in utilizing cybersecurity tools for risk assessments, network analysis, and incident detection. This includes hands-on experience with platforms such as Tenable.io and Wireshark, as well as Python for network communication.

• Conducted risk assessments using Tenable.io, evaluating system vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Performed network traffic analysis with Wireshark to identify potential security threats and anomalies.

• Developed a client-server communication system using Python and socket programming to showcase networking protocols and secure data transmission.

Knowledge of Legal and Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity:

My understanding of legal and ethical frameworks allows me to navigate the complex balance between privacy, security, and regulatory compliance in cybersecurity practices.

• Applied ethical theories to real-world cybersecurity scenarios, analyzing the impact of misinformation in the 2016 U.S. election.

• Completed case studies on GDPR and CCPA, assessing legal frameworks for data protection and cybersecurity practices.

• Evaluated the ethical implications of security decisions and their potential societal consequences, highlighting responsible and lawful cybersecurity practices.