Dugan Zabran
Details
Computer Science
Northern Illinois University
2018 : 2021
High School Diploma
Huntley High School
2014 : 2018
● Proactively set up and managed vulnerability scan engines through Rapid7 for on-premises devices while also effectively identifying and resolving vulnerabilities present within the environment.
● Managed the SSL certification process utilizing DigiCert by modifying scan schedules, reissuing certificates, and assisting users during certificate replacement.
● Strategically implemented honeypots within Schonfeld's network utilizing Thinkist Canary.
● Responsible for investigating and resolving security incidents by leveraging tools such as Crowdstrike, Mimecast, Abnormal Security, Varonis, and Splunk.
2022 : Present
Schonfeld
Cybersecurity Analyst (Security Operations)
● Streamlined monthly GRC processes by leveraging tools such as PowerShell and Active Directory, effectively reducing manual effort and ensuring accurate and efficient execution.
● Contributed to the vendor risk management process by utilizing tools such as Privva to review and assess vendors, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks
● Implemented an annual cybersecurity training program by curating training modules while tracking completion to ensure comprehensive coverage
2022 : 2022
Schonfeld
Cybersecurity Analyst (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
● Conducted a thorough Proof of Concept for Gamma.AI, leveraging its capabilities to efficiently identify and eliminate plain text secrets within our Slack, Jira, and Confluence environments.
● Collaborated on a Proof of Concept involving Recorded Future a tool that scans the open internet that offers comprehensive reports on identified risks.
2021 : 2021
Schonfeld
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
● Developed a Python-based web scraper as a research assistant, extracting essential geographical information from the internet to support the creation of a precise groundwater model for Ashley Valley, Utah.
2021 : 2021
Northern Illinois University
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Geology and Environmental Geosciences)
● Contributed to developing threat modeling standards for Abbott's web applications.
● Identified key performance indicators that help established standards for Abbott's mobile applications.
● Collaborated with a cross-functional intern team to create a machine learning algorithm aimed at identifying areas for improvement in Abbott Nutrition Singapore's email campaigns.
2020 : 2020
Abbott
Cybersecurity Architect Intern (Application / Cloud Strategy)
Skills
Active Directory, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Security, Burp Suite, C#, C++, Certificate Management, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Git, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Incident Response, KnowBe4, Linux, Machine Learning, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Postman API, Powershell, Python, Regular Expressions, Security Architecture Design, Selenium, Software Development, Software Testing, Splunk, Web Scraping, Windows
About
With my background in cybersecurity and software development. I am able to employ creative solutions to some of the most challenging and difficult technical problems. I enjoy learning anything and everything related to technology and I actively seek out opportunities to expand my knowledge.