Insider Threat Security Analyst

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Portia Artis

Accokeek MD 240-***-**** ************@*****.***

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Proven security analyst and veteran well-versed in developing robust countermeasures, leading high-performing teams, and mitigating conflicts. 20+ years of experience includes seven US Embassy tours in Beijing, Zambia, Fiji, Gabon, Eswatini, Djibouti, and Islamabad. Deep experience in both military and civilian security leadership roles. Vast training and educational foundation spans multiple intelligence and analytics tools. History of success partnering with many US agencies, including FBI, DIA, and DoD. Clearances & Credentials: Top Secret/SCI, CI Polygraph (SSBI) Core Expertise

Strategic Leadership, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Team Management, Data Analysis & Security, Insider Threats Operational Excellence, Relationship Management, Cybersecurity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Counterintelligence Professional Experience

UAM Lead - DISA/JSP Defense Cyber Operations, Insider Threat Leidos 9/2020 – 4/2024 Oversaw insider threat mission operations and maintenance, driving optimal outcomes for senior leaders.

Spearheaded two government pilot programs based on insider threats, leading to multiple investigations.

Directed analyst triage efforts while analyzing UAM alerts from threat hubs sent to the government.

Ranked in top 3% of performance evaluation reviews for the entire company.

Ensured seamless coordination with hubs via working groups, offering UAM program improvement recommendations to contractor and government leadership.

Liaised with external organizations like law enforcement and counterintelligence entities to provide action items, issue information requests, and support investigations.

Bolstered software lifecycle management and installation for behavioral analytics tools, elevating analysts’ capabilities.

Aligned cybersecurity activities with DoD directives and executive orders.

Leveraged knowledge of insider threat lifecycle, including attacks, attack vectors, exploitation methods, and intrusion set TTPs to ensure operational fitness.

Recognized for adding after-action report (AAR) for a customer by conducting two NIPR pilots.

Evaluate critical UAM alerts, triaging and documenting findings through the case management system.

Continuously deploy, maintain, and fine-tune countermeasures to strengthen posture against emerging insider threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Detection Analyst - DIA Cloud Lake 6/2017 – 9/2020 Prioritized and improved lead identification capabilities through collaboration with insider threat detection teams.

Elevated insider threat detection and mitigation analytic support for the Threat Mitigation Cell to advance the DoD’s Insider Threat Program mission.

Protected DoD personnel and assets from loss, degradation, or acts of violence caused by unauthorized access.

Created comprehensive event perspective by identifying threatening behavior with host-based tools.

Interacted with and assisted security, counterintelligence, and law enforcement to support formal investigations and inquiries, resolving insider threats, employee misconduct, and/or legal violations.

Acknowledged by the Office of Under Security of Defense for launching continuous evaluation now adopted by all agencies for government clearance-owning personnel. Portia Artis 240-***-**** ************@*****.*** Page 2

Site Admin Lead - FBI Headquarters Nivek Security 2/2014 – 7/2017 Dedicated on-site task lead partnering with a team of contractor security specialists to comprehensively support INSCOM.

Led a team managing reports evaluating and tracking clearance adjudications for ~52K FBI members.

Developed customer processes, managed contracts, and produced contract-monthly status reports.

Interfaced with Program Managers and CORs on contract management statuses/issues.

Liaised between national agencies and specialized in office automated equipment and intelligence software packages. Personnel Security Assistant NTTA Data 7/2011 – 2/2014 Championed a wide range of department security processes and functions.

Initiated intake cases and conducted background investigations.

Conducted record checks utilizing a wide array of sources, including Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS), Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS), Scattered Castles, and Central Intelligence (CIA), among many others.

Trusted as SME to migrate files from the Automated Case Support (ACS) system to Sentinel.

Facilitated numerous highly complex administrative analytical functions. Construction Surveillance Technician – White House United States Investigative Services (USIS) 9/2006 – 3/2011 Led construction surveillance efforts to ensure safety and security of renovations conducted at the White House.

Monitored renovation, watching for anomalies and potential risk factors in SCIF-accreditation procedures.

Teamed with Security Protective Officers to ensure materials and documents were contained and stored in accordance with government regulation ICD705.

Received recognition from the Department of State for turning over a Sensitive compartment information facility (SCIF)

“Embassy Compound”.

Additional Experience:

Specialist United States Army Reserve

Signal Intelligence Analyst US Army

Education

Signal Intel Analyst Coursework Cochise College

Business Management, IT Studies Strayer University Training & Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP), in progress Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional - Fundamentals (CCITP-F), in progress Force Point advance training

Insider Threat Detection Analyst Course (IDAC)

450 SIGINT Intelligence Certification

Threat Detection and Hunt

Insider Threat Program Evaluation

Dataview, JAPS, Scattered Castle, Everfox and FLTMPS SCIF Accredited

Awards & Recognition

STEM Women of Color Award Leidos

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