# Cybersecurity A mix of formal classes, self-directed training, and hands-on experience in cybersecurity, networking, and technical problem solving. Most of my learning has been through a combination of courses, teams, and personal practice. ### Formal Training - 50+ Hours of Offensive Security Training through TCM Security (5 courses total). Focused on penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking. - Security+ & Network+ certifications. Gained foundational knowledge in security, networking, and risk management. - Completed multiple college and online courses covering cybersecurity (both business and technical), network security, system administration, and more. ### Cyber Team Experience - DOE [CyberForce](https://cyberforce.energy.gov/) Team Member (Tier I & Founding Team) - participated in government-led cybersecurity exercises, practice scenarios, and competitions. - [Hack the Building](https://thetac.tech/hack-the-building-2-hospital-edition/) Team Member - hands-on full week in-person security testing for live networked systems. Blue team. - [CyberFusion](https://cyberinitiative.org/cci-news/2024-news/cyber-fusion-2024-draws-students-from-21-commonwealth-colleges.html) - collaborated with other students on practical cybersecurity challenges. - Competed in multiple CTFs (Capture The Flag) events to sharpen practical cybersecurity and problem-solving. ### Other Experience - Liberty Cyber Defense Club - participated in defensive security club. - CyberPatriot - working with passionate high school students in learning about cyber, networking, and system administration. - Operational Technology - learned about industrial control systems, networked devices, and security considerations in OT environments. - Other Competitions - various small-scale cybersecurity contests to build practical experience. - Self-Directed Learning - spent many hours learning through YouTube channels focused on cybersecurity, networking, Linux, and ethical hacking