Certifications & Education
A complete list of my cybersecurity certifications (SSCP, CySA+, PenTest+) and academic background.
14
Credentials
6
Security Focus
B.S.
Cybersecurity
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
ISC2
primary
Verified Skills
- Access Controls
- Security Operations & Administration
- Risk Identification & Analysis
- Incident Response & Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network Security
- Systems & Application Security
Cybersecurity Analyst
CompTIA
primary
Verified Skills
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Incident Response
- Security Architectures & Toolsets
PenTest+
CompTIA
primary
Verified Skills
- Planning & Scoping
- Information Gathering & Vulnerability Identification
- Attacks & Exploits
- Penetration Testing Tools
- Reporting & Communication
Project+
CompTIA
primary
Verified Skills
- Project Basics & Constraints
- Communication & Change Management
- Project Tools & Documentation
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Security+
CompTIA
core
Verified Skills
- Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities
- Architecture & Design
- Implementation & Operations
- Identity & Access Management
- Risk Management
- Cryptography & PKI
Network+
CompTIA
core
Verified Skills
- Network Architecture & Topologies
- Network Operations & Troubleshooting
- Network Security Implementation
- Cabling & Industry Standards
A+
CompTIA
core
Verified Skills
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Software & Mobile Device Support
- Virtualization & Cloud Computing
- Operational Procedures
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2
core
Verified Skills
- Security Principles
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Incident Response
- Access Controls Security
- Network & Service Security
- Security Operations
Linux Essentials
LPI
core
Verified Skills
- Linux Command Line Operations
- Open Source Software & Licensing
- System Administration Concepts
- Text Processing & Scripting Basics
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
CompTIA
stackable
Verified Skills
- Advanced Security Operations
- Threat Intelligence Analysis
- Vulnerability Monitoring
CompTIA Network Security Professional
CompTIA
stackable
Verified Skills
- Vulnerability Remediation
- Penetration Testing Operations
- Secure Network Infrastructure Design
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Professional
CompTIA
stackable
Verified Skills
- Vulnerability Management
- Exploit Penetration Assessments
- Host-level Hardening Services
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
CompTIA
stackable
Verified Skills
- Secure OS & Infrastructure Configuration
- Core Network Implementation
- Basic Hardware Support Operations
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
CompTIA
stackable
Verified Skills
- Core Helpdesk Troubleshooting
- Network Connectivity Diagnostics
- Operating System Maintenance
🎓 Education
Western Governors University
B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- Key Coursework: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Governance & Compliance.
- Acquired extensive knowledge across operational security, secure systems analysis, and active directory threat profiling.
Missouri Western State University
A.A.S. Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Applied engineering design principles, systems diagnostics, and automated control procedures.