Objective
Education
Cyber Operations B.S. | Dakota State University
August 2018 - May 2022
Network Security & Administration B.S. | Dakota State University
August 2018 - May 2022
Computer Sciences & Technology | Pearl City High School
August 2014 - May 2018
Experience
Information Security Administrator | CAPITAL Services
May 2021 - Current
Summer intern turned full-time employee specializing in log analysis (Logrhythm), internal control testing (CIS 18 framework), information security policy management, risk assessment streamlining, security awareness program implementation (KnowBe4), penetration testing internal and external services, PCI-DSS compliance, SOC2 evidence gathering, and bridging the gap between software development and security (DevSecOps role).
Information Security Intern | CyLanDa
May 2020 - August 2020
Created DNS Adblocking and monitoring as a business service. Assisted with docker tools and other virtualization projects in the cloud. Creating logging with open-source software for better network visibility. Assisted with ISO 27001 Compliance training creation.
Information Technology Intern | Lili’uokalani Trust
May 2019 - August 2019
Helped with IT helpdesk tasks, worked with laptop management software, and assisted with the replacement and setup of new user and network devices. Assisted with database management and creation. Helped with Site-to-Site VPN management.
Achievements / Certifications
Skills
Technical
- Windows, Linux, & MacOS
- Computer Networking & TCP/IP Protocols
- Penetration Testing/Ethical Hacking (MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Cyber Kill Chain, NMAP, Wireshark, OPSEC)
- Log Aggregation & Monitoring (Logrhythm/Wazuh/Security Onion) and Malware Analysis
- Application Security & Code Review (Parasoft/DevSecOps)
- Vulnerability Management (Nessus & Qualys)
- Crowdstrike Management
- Open-Source Solutions
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Docker Containers and Management
- Proxy & API Security
- Security Education, Communication, & Phishing (KnowBe4 & Proofpoint)
- Security Architecture & Engineering
- Cloud Services & Security (Azure)
- Virtual Machines (VMWare, Virtualbox, Proxmox)
- Fortinet & Cloudflare WAF Management
- C/C++, .NET, Python, HTML & CSS, SQL Familiarity
- Email Security (DMARC, SPF, Encryption)
- Data Loss Prevention (Digital Guardian & Microsoft DLP)
- CIS Cyber Security Assessment Tool
Compliance
- PCI-DSS, CIS 18, HIPPA, NIST, GLBA, ISO
- SOC 2 Reports & Reviewing
- Vendor Security Management
- Security Governance
- Information Security Policy creation and management
- KRI & KPI Creation & Management
- Risk Management
Administrative Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Communication & Presentation
- Documentation
- Continuous Learning
- Ethical Conduct
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail