Stivan Wilburn
My name is Stivan Wilburn, and I am a Senior Cybersecurity student at Old Dominion University. This ePortfolio was created to showcase my academic projects and growing skillset in cybersecurity. A little about me: I was born in Radford, Virginia, and grew up in nearby Blacksburg. As a kid, I never fit the typical “tech… read more »
CAREER SUMMARY Cybersecurity Engineer with 7+ years of experience in securing enterprise networks, leading incident response, and automating threat detection. Skilled in Python, PowerShell, and Bash for security automation. Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK), intrusion detection (Snort, Wireshark), and endpoint security (Carbon Black). Interested in security engineering and cybersecurity roles at the mid to… read more »
The process of building my ePortfolio gave me the opportunity to reflect critically on my growth across three areas: Cybersecurity Operations, Technical Communication, and Professionalism. Each of these skills has been shaped by the interdisciplinary nature of my degree program at Old Dominion University, combining technical knowledge, critical thinking, and real-world application. The ePortfolio itself… read more »
1. Introduction My decision to pursue an internship at the Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) was driven by a strong desire to gain hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity. As a cybersecurity major at Old Dominion University (ODU), I have spent years studying theoretical frameworks and developing technical skills in the classroom. However,… read more »
As I complete 150 hours of my internship, I find myself reflecting on how much I’ve learned and grown during this time. The journey has been both rewarding and challenging, providing me with invaluable hands-on experience and solidifying key skills that I will utilize during my career. From perfecting the testing and evaluation process and… read more »
Over the past 50 hours, I’ve transitioned from the initial onboarding phase into a much more hands-on role, actively contributing to several ongoing projects. This shift has allowed me to put my technical knowledge and skills into practice, particularly in areas such as coding, project management, and testing. One of the projects I’ve been working… read more »
Over the past 40 hours at my internship, I’ve been immersed in an intensive onboarding process that has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s operations and my role within it. As a newcomer to the team, I’ve been fortunate to receive guidance and support from my experienced colleagues, who have patiently shared… read more »
I registered for PHIL 355 “Cyber Ethics” because it seemed like a solid choice to explore issues in Cyber and engage in philosophical exercise. Dr. Wittkower and Dr. Kissel are the “course designers” and introduced themselves and outlined the class in the introductory module. I immediately noticed a tremendous amount of philosophical misalignment. For instance… read more »
After Watching, Digital Forensics | Davin Teo and reflecting on how the speaker entered into the field of Digital Forensics I will share my perspective. I laughed when he said the common reaction people have is confusion when he mentions he’s a Digital Forensics Investigator. This video was posted in 2015 so I think 10… read more »
“A Technical Characterization of APTs by Leveraging Public Resources” Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a significant threat to national interests and their critical infrastructure. Simply put, they are highly skilled cyber actors, almost always sponsored by nation-states, they relentlessly target the lifeblood of countries: its national interests, its critical infrastructure, and the intellectual property that… read more »