Cybersecurity Professional, M.S. Cybersecurity Tech. CompTIA Sec+

Matthew J. Harris Annapolis, MD 301-***-****

********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/mattharriscybersec

Information Security Specialist

Strategic Planning & Execution / Network & Information Security / Policy & Procedural Adherence

Innovative and highly motivated professional with demonstrated success in system and network infrastructure analysis, client needs assessment, and network and applications development in collaboration with engineers. Resourceful problem solver with insatiable desire for continuous learning and evolving attack methodology identification and solutions development. MS in Cyber Security adept at Network Analysis, troubleshooting, and communications encompassing senior leadership and non-technical audiences within diverse environments.

Core Qualifications

CompTIA Security+ Certified

Cyber Security Lifecycle Management

Intrusion Detection, Prevention

Attack Mitigation

Sec. Baseline Reporting

Compliance Auditing

Incident Response, Incident Reporting

Dig. Forensics Analysis, Reporting

Vulnerability Assessment, Mitigation

Change Management

Risk Management

Data Integrity & Secure Communication

Policy and Compliance

Network Traffic Analysis

NIST SP 800-53

Risk Analysis & Profiling

NIST SP 800-37

Career Highlights

Collaborated with network engineers and application developers to outline necessary steps to facilitate communication between third-party systems and Alertus Technologies’ emergency notification GUI. Developed documentation utilized organization-wide during sales process and customer support engagements.

Drafted 100-page technical manual on CAD and RMS systems and 70-page employee manual with screenshots and low-level, step-by-step instructions on how to properly navigate systems increasing customer sales and satisfaction with access to information on customer portal.

Secured Master of Science in Cyber Security (March 2018) focusing on digital forensic investigations, system / network / application security, incident response, data integrity, security assessment, and Risk management.

Education / Credentials

Master of Science, Cyber Security, University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland Complete March, 2018; Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Selected Projects:

Network Traffic Analysis: Conducted dozens of packet capture and live network data analyses using Wireshark. Identified suspicious requests, unknown IP Addresses, anomalous activity, attack script, etc.

Drafting of Policy, Procedures, Best Practices for: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Threat Mitigation, Incident Reporting

Routine Log and Audit Reviews: associated outcomes driving Firewall, IDS/IPS (Snort), and Anti-virus control refinement to further bolster network security.

Security Baseline Analysis Using Open Scap Workbench and Nessus

Drafting Multiple Strategic Policy/Procedural Standards: ensure employee awareness is optimized and on-going education efforts pertaining to the contemporary threat landscape.

FTK Investigation – Request for Digital Analysis: Served in role as Forensic Examiner processing seized hard drive to identify evidence for investigation. Discovered email address and correspondence associated with illicit acts and passwords / decrypted files sent between two suspects.

Identified suspects’ vehicle registration and images of suspect using / manufacturing felonious narcotics. Provided incriminating evidence and information on seven previously unknown individuals engaged in felonious acts with suspect.

Digital Forensic Investigations: Developed project management plan and drafted communications and reporting requirements. Managed sequential evidence acquisition processes, investigation processes, and contingency plans. Utilized FORZA model for digital investigations, incoming evidence / chain of custody forms, and forensic investigation checklist (Windows Systems).

Conducted digital investigation and forensic analysis adhering to processes and procedures in addition to cost analysis including consulting rates and project estimates for data acquisition, RAID disk assembly, analysis, and reporting.

Classified Data Leak via Defense Contractor Security Breach Exercise: Managed imaging of USB drive using Linux Command prompt encompassing enablement of write protection, mounting of evidence drive, data acquisition, and verification of USB drive and sterilized media matching hash values.

Utilized AccessData FTK Imager for creation of disk image. Documented evidence system hardware and software specifications.

Mobile Incident Response & Investigations: Drafted components including overviews of mobile device communication, cellular networking, mobile operating systems, embedded device forensics, mobile device threat landscape, and laws, regulations, and forensic handling of mobile devices.

Identified best practices and mitigative tolls to counteract security threats posed to mobile devices. Detailed procedures include: evidence intake, identification, preparation, isolation, processing, verification, documentation / reporting, presentation, and archiving.

Core Solution Qualifications include: Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems (IDS IPS ), Firewalls, Anti-virus software, Enterprise Key Management, Mobile Device Management, Linux and Windows command literate

Bachelor of Arts, U.S. History, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 2012

CompTIA Security+ Certified, 2017 – 2020

Technical Proficiencies

MBSA – Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer / OpenVAS / Keepnote/ DIRB / Nikto / WPScan / NMap / Burp Suite

HTTrack / FTK Imager / AccessData Forensic Toolkit (FTK) 6.1 / AccessData PRTK (Password Recovery Toolkit) / Registry Viewer / Cane n Abel / Snort / Oph Crack / Gnome / Wireshark / Nessus / Open SCAP Workbench / Yara / Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool 2016 / Metasploit / SQL Workbench / Nessus / Cryptool / UNIX Command

/ MSF Venom

Professional Experience

Alertus Technologies, LLC, Beltsville, MD 2015 – 2016

Industry leader in emergency mass notification integrating systems into existing infrastructure and technology including computers, PA systems, VoIP, phones, digital signage, mobile devices, and fire panels.

Regional Account Manager

Manage client accounts including software, hardware, and consultative services. Provide on-site demonstrations and web-based presentations safety and security leadership including Deans, Chancellors, Boards of Regents, and Chiefs of Police. Analyze and design IT infrastructures related to networks and firewalls. Collaborate with Software Engineers on development of custom integrations and applications. Site-specific consultations assessing the synergistic capabilities of both physical security controls and network infrastructure components for the purposes of incident notification and event monitoring.

Selected Achievements:

Built recurring customer relationships with several of the largest universities in the country. Collaborated with industry partners to close new business.

Public Safety Systems, Inc., Lanham, MD 2014 – 2015

Leader in public safety marketplace providing Law Enforcement, Fire / EMS, Federal, and Airport installations with fully integrated public safety software solutions including computer aided dispatch, records management, and mobile solutions.

Enterprise Software Sales Executive, Public Sector

Expanded public safety and security focused customers managing demonstrations at national / state conferences and C-level one-on-one meetings.

Selected Achievements:

Led Sales team market penetration within collegiate sector focusing on public safety. Mentored and trained new employees on all facets of software solutions. Drafted Technical Product Manuals and a 75 page training manual for training of sales staff. Recognized as top grossing Sales Executive with shortest sales cycle in 2014 – 2015.

Created new “metrics focused standard for price quotations and submittal as portion of annual fiscal budget.

Vocus, Inc., Beltsville, MD 2013 – 2014

Provider of cloud-based marketing and public relations software enabling companies to acquire and retain customers in the US and Europe.

Inside Software Sales Executive (2013 – 2014) / Sales Associate (2013)

Demonstrated public relations and marketing tools to business owners and C-level executives driving business development and market penetration. Identified technical solutions based on client needs and goals. Negotiated contracts and closed business. Analyzed competitor offerings and conducted market research for strategic product positioning.

Selected Achievements:

Exceeded quota each month equaling 119% of goal over tenure. Selected to be featured employee for University and new hire recruitment.

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