Security Assistant

Brenton Johnson

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Personal Overview

Information assurance professional with prior experience as an information

security and digital forensics analyst seeks position within cyber security

operations

Education

*Norwich University, Northfield, VT

Master of Science in Information Assurance

. 4.0 GPA

*Champlain College, Burlington, VT

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Digital Forensics

. Exposed to a variety of cultures through study abroad experience in

New Zealand

. Held leadership positions in campus organizations

. Completed extensive coursework in forensic technology, computer

networking, and law and criminology

Forensic Intern Experience

Kroll Ontrack, Secaucus, NJ, Computer Forensic Intern - May 2008 to July

2008

. Image hard drives using EnCase, FTK, and proprietary tools

. Perform analysis of data storage mediums

. Maintain evidence locker and tape backup system

. Assist with assembling and implementing computer forensics laboratory

C3DI, Burlington, VT, Lab Assistant - December 2007 May 2008

. Performed mock investigation of iPod device using forensic software

. Presented thesis on iPod Forensics to document proposed procedures for

iPod analysis

Work Experience

Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, DC, Senior Consultant - May 2010 to

Present

. Analyze malicious software with multiple methods including live

analysis, network analysis, and reverse engineering

. Determine propagation methods and design safeguards to combat the

spread of malware

General Dynamics, U.S. Coast Guard Computer Incident Response Team,

Alexandria, VA, Information Security / Forensic Analyst - November 2009 to

April 2010

. Monitor intrusion detection systems for unclassified and classified

Department of Defense networks and respond accordingly to incidents

. Perform an in-depth packet analysis of network traffic with

applications such as Squil, Intrushield, and Wireshark

. Conduct vulnerability scans with Retina and Nessus to mitigate

possible areas of exploitation

. Perform digital forensics investigations by analyzing data storage

mediums with tools such as EnCase's Law Enforcement Forensic Edition,

while importing custom hash sets to identity malware

. Experience with IDA Pro and Olly Dbg as tools for analyzing malicious

software within a controlled environment to determine methods os

propegation

JAG, Plattsburgh, NY, Assistant to Owner - January 2001 to November 2009

. Implement fiber optic and wireless network operations

. Maintain information operations by updating operating systems with

patches and hardware

. Implement and maintain anti-virus, firewall, and an intrusion

detection system, while terminating all non-essential services to

prevent unauthorized access to computers

. Update virus definitions and perform monthly vulnerability scans to

mitigate risks

. Provide employee training on safe computing practices and information

security principles

Technical Skills & Certifications

. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

. CompTIA Security+ (SYO-201)

. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

. Active Secret Clearance with the Department of Defense

* Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information

Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of

Homeland Security.

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