{"id":317,"date":"2025-02-07T01:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T01:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/theandrewproctor\/?page_id=317"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:50:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:50:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/theandrewproctor\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;m passionate about cybersecurity &#8211; not just from a technical standpoint, but in how it impacts real people, systems, and our everyday lives. Whether I&#8217;m analyzing vulnerabilities, securing systems, or helping others understand cyber threats, I believe cybersecurity should be <strong>human-centered<\/strong> and<strong> mission-driven<\/strong>. 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