Chris W.
Details
Cyber Security
Penn State University
2017 : 2019
Computer Science
MiraCosta College
2015 : 2017
AWA INTERNATIONAL
Information Security Consultant
• Conduct penetration tests under the direct supervision of the company’s senior analyst with a goal of shifting career focus towards becoming highly skilled and knowledgeable in penetration testing
• Administer Splunk Cloud, building alerts, dashboards, and reports in compliance with Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) requirements
• Perform maintenance procedures on Linux servers owned by the Information Security team, ensuring all servers are consistently updated, fully protected, and operate smoothly
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessing the authenticity of user-reported e-mails and mitigating risks through corrective action
• Utilize InsightVM to perform vulnerability scanning on approximately 5K assets, coordinate with system owners to resolve critical vulnerabilities, ensure processes comply with CIS policies, and monitor cyber security news and forums
• Implemented an anti-spoofing measure that eliminated all phishing emails (average of 50 emails per day) from senders that impersonated company C-suite executives, protecting employees and systems from cyber attacks
2020 : 2022
Boscov's Department Store, LLC
Information Security Analyst
• Coached and mentored new interns on cyber security concepts through general training and guidance
• Drafted comprehensive phishing e-mails to conduct security information training for company clients
• Assisted clients in mitigating vulnerabilities to improve security posture by providing detailed reports
• Configured and maintained Graylog to monitor clientele and set off alert notifications once a preordained condition was met
• Gained proficiency in virtualization technology to deploy instances of GNU/Linux on a remote server
2018 : 2020
Netizen Corporation
Cyber Security Analyst
2017 : 2019
Penn State University
Student
2014 : 2015
1st Marine Division
Hazardous Materials Technician
Skills
Assessment Tools, CBRN, CIS Policy, Containerization, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Security, InsightVM, Leadership, Linux, Manual Testing, Microsoft Office, Network Security, Operational Planning, Penetration Testing, Phishing, Process Improvement, Project Management, Public Speaking, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations Center, Splunk, Technical Analysis, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Threat Analysis, Threat Assessment, Virtualization, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning
About
Information Security focused veteran with over a decade of service in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 2002 to 2015. Experienced in encountering dynamic situations that enabled me to work effectively under pressure and manage time to carry out critical tasks as a CBRN Defense Specialist with Security Clearance. Highly passionate in applying leadership from experience as a USMC veteran to teach and train people. Educational background features a Bachelor’s degree in Security and Risk Analysis from Pennsylvania State University where I graduated with a 3.7+ GPA while working 35 hours/week at Netizen.
Currently working at IS Partners as an Information Security Consultant in charge of penetration testing, both internal and external, for clients and creation of reports detailing the tests and remediation recommendations. Responsibilities also include setting up of tools locally and in the cloud necessary for penetration testing.
Areas of Expertise:
Penetration Testing, Security Engineering, SIEM, Network and Cyber Security, IT, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Phishing and Virtualization, Strategic Planning and Analysis, Process Improvement, Regulator Compliance, Leadership
Industry Experience:
Information Technology (IT) & Technology
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