Kayla Kellam is a Cybersecurity Analyst at CGI, a global IT and business consulting services firm. She graduated from NuPaths, a program cofounded by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, where she gained theoretical and practical knowledge of information technology and cybersecurity concepts and processes. She holds multiple certifications, including CompTIA ITF+, CompTIA Sec+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. As part of the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, Kayla monitors and triages real and perceived cyber threats to data security using a variety of tools. She uses her technical skills and regulatory knowledge to be proactive and reactive in her day to day duties. She is actively preparing for the Microsoft Security Operation Center Analyst Associate certification, with an aim to become a better frontline security defender by enhancing her skills in threat protection and response.Kayla is passionate about cybersecurity and enjoys working with a diverse and collaborative team to protect digital assets.