Obsessed with all things tech
Greetings! My name is Evan and I love all things tech whether that be security, networks, gaming. You name it, I am interested!
Aspiring SOC Analyst
What I’m working on
HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst
Update!: Welcome to yet another update in my journey. I have embarked on a new journey to gain the HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) certification to advance my knowledge within the field of cybersecurity. I am currently in the process of studying for the exam and plan to...
Projects
Senior Capstone Project
CollegeA summarized description of this project is: Understanding and analyzing a recent Cyber Security breach. The goal is to find a solution through a tool, protocol/policy, and to discuss vulnerability protection behaviors that can be demonstrated to prevent these attacks. The breach of choice: The type of breach I chose...
Built a SOC + Honeynet in Azure (Live Traffic)
Career Introduction In this project, I built a mini honeynet in Azure and ingest log sources from various resources into a Log Analytics workspace, which is then used by Microsoft Sentinel to build attack maps, trigger alerts, and create incidents. I measured some security metrics in the...
Company: Internship Program
Vulnerability Management Lab with OpenVAS
Career Project Overview In this project, I established a secure Azure network and deployed two virtual machines configured to run OpenVAS Vulnerability Management Scanner and Windows 10. To create a deliberately vulnerable environment, the Windows 10 virtual machine was intentionally exposed by disabling security controls and installing...
Company: Internship Program
Understanding Log Sources & Investigating with Splunk
Project Description: I recently completed an intensive Hack the Box module focused on Splunk, a leading platform in the realm of cybersecurity analytics and threat detection. This project provided me with a deep dive into Splunk's architecture, components, and core functionalities, equipping me with a robust understanding of its capabilities....
Experience
Internship Program
Log(N) Pacific, Cyber Security Support Engineer (Intern)Remote | December, 2023 - May, 2024
- Implement secure cloud configurations using Azure Private Link, Network Security Groups, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Regulatory Compliance for NIST 800-53 resulting in 75% less security related incidents.
- Troubleshoot and support Microsoft Azure services, including Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Virtual Machines, Azure Monitor, and Azure Active Directory
- Develop KQL queries to support Log Analytics workspace and Microsoft Sentinel, resulting in 7+ new SIEM dashboards and workbooks.
Projects Related
Help Desk!
Collegis Education, IT Support / Customer Support AssociateRemote | February, 2024 - December, 2024
- Achieved a 95% resolution rate for technical inquiries from students, faculty, and staff regarding online learning platforms and software applications, ensuring seamless user experience and satisfaction.
- Led troubleshooting efforts to resolve system access issues, software functionality discrepancies, and account management challenges, contributing to a 20% reduction in average resolution time.
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes for handling technical inquiries, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency and customer satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with IT teams to escalate and resolve complex technical issues promptly, maintaining open communication channels and ensuring timely resolution.
Certifications
Badges & Skills
Education
Information Security
University of South Florida January, 2019 - December, 2023Studies included understanding information security concepts. These concepts include the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of online data. Subjects also include privacy, quality, trustworthiness as well as basic cybersecurity practices.