Kyle Blum

Details

Education: Indiana University Bloomington - B.S. in Cybersecurity and Global Policy
3.82 GPA (Dean's List every semester.)
Sigma Phi Epsilon Member - Mental Health Committee Board Member
Templeton Elementary School Mentor

Experience: I have hands-on experience in cybersecurity, including a research role where I collaborated with the USAF to address critical BIOS firmware vulnerabilities and a cybersecurity internship where I automated IAM/IGA processes at Grant Thornton, enhancing security and operational efficiency. My work involved cross-functional collaboration, extensive stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of technical security measures. I have also gained more recent experience with gaining both the Security+ and Network+ CompTIA certifications.

Years of Experience: 1

Spoken Language: English

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
Security Scripting and Automation (Python, Shell)
Threat Detection and Vulnerability Management
Firewall Configuration and Management
Data Security and Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR)
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
API Security Testing with Postman
Encryption and Cryptography
Incident Response and Forensics
Database Security (SQL)
Linux Security Administration
Cloud Security (Azure AD, Saviynt)

About

I am an emerging cybersecurity analyst with a solid foundation in both technical and policy aspects of information security. With hands-on experience in identity and access management, network security, and vulnerability management, I've worked on critical projects, such as collaborating with the USAF to address BIOS firmware vulnerabilities. During my internship at Grant Thornton, I automated IAM processes to enhance security operations. I'm eager to apply my skills in a professional setting and continue growing in the cybersecurity field.