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HI, I AM BRIAN!


WELCOME TO MY PORTFOLIO SITE!

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INFORMATION SECURITY PORTFOLIO


TECHNICAL SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT

 * Python, Bash, YAML, SQL, Routing, Switching, Cisco IOS, Cisco ISE, 802.1X,
   Docker & Docker Compose, Snort & Suricata IDS/IPS, Wazuh SIEM/XDR, Wireshark,
   Firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, Virtualization, Logging and Monitoring, Threat
   Hunting


EDUCATION

 * BSc, IT and Management University at Buffalo


WORK EXPERIENCE

Security Consulting Engineer Intern @ Cisco (May 2023-August 2023)

 * Engineered cyber defense with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) & Active
   Directory for 802.1X (PEAP, EAP-TLS) with MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
   while implementing Guest Portal, Profiling, Posturing, Logging for enhanced
   security
 * Shadowed mentor during customer calls to gain insights into Cisco ISE and
   refined consulting skills
 * Created a Master Cisco ISE 3.1 Upgrade Method of Procedure (MoP) template for
   internal use within 3 weeks
 * Collaborated with Information Security Engineers on FedRAMP compliance in 4
   meetings, gaining insights into Continuous Monitoring, Change Management, and
   securing market access for Cisco’s SaaS offerings within the Global Cloud
   Compliance business unit

Cybersecurity Analyst @ XG Consultants Group (July 2022-November 2022)

 * Provided essential Cybersecurity advisory, crisis management, risk
   assessment, and resolution support to 6 Chubb’s clients facing potential
   threats and suspicious activities, ensuring effective threat response and
   risk analysis
 * Formulated robust security policies and controls to boost organizational
   security posture, facilitate risk management, and safeguard IT system against
   malicious activities
 * Implemented the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity
   Framework (NIST CSF) for compliance and matched Center for Internet Security
   (CIS) Critical Security Controls to baseline Identifying, Protecting,
   Detecting, Responding, and Recovering guidelines
 * Trained employees about Cybersecurity best practices, business continuity
   plan, and incident response for Public Background Screening Accreditation
   (PBSA) audit within 5 months

Cybersecurity Specialist Intern @ N Brereton Medical Technologies (December
2021-May 2022)

 * Conducted thorough threat and risk analysis, delivering actionable
   recommendations to improve business security
 * Designed security protocols with Security lead and team members to mitigate
   threats such as phishing, ransomware, and data loss, thereby safeguarding
   critical assets and sensitive information
 * Initiated and integrated the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
   publication to baseline security posture
 * Coordinated meetings with 5 fellow interns to support security lead with
   assigned tasks and contributing to a collaborative and efficient work
   environment


PROJECTS


HOME LAB

 * Established a networking rack featuring OPNsense firewall, 3 unique VLANs,
   and 3 distinct subnets for effective network segmentation of 6 directly
   attached devices, 12+ wireless clients, and 2 IoT devices
 * Integrated Suricata for network intrusion detection and prevention, Zenarmor
   NGFW with custom network security policies, Crowdsec Security Engine for
   crowdsourced threat intelligence, and recursive Unbound Domain Name System
   (DNS) along with 7 blocklists as a network wide DNS sinkhole for over 15
   devices
 * Deployed and clustered 2 Proxmox nodes for virtualization, enhancing network
   security by using Wazuh SIEM/XDR to monitor 4 agents, Tailscale VPN &
   Cloudflare tunnels for secure access, and Nginx Reverse Proxy Manager within
   virtual machines, Docker, and LXC containers
 * Developed logging and monitoring solution for 5 VMs and 7 containers,
   leveraging industry-leading tools including Prometheus, InfluxDB, Uptime
   Kuma, Glances, and Grafana


CERTIFICATIONS

 * Cisco, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) July 2023
   
   * CCNA Credly

 * CompTIA, Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+) March 2022
   
   * CySA+ Credly

 * CompTIA, Security Plus (Sec+) January 2022
   
   * Sec+ Credly