Nick M. Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

My expertise spans a comprehensive range of tools and techniques essential for effective incident response, DevOps/automation, and tool development, including but not limited to:- Enriching Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) with contextual data to deepen understanding of cyber threats.- Correlating artifacts with threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), campaign information, and historical data.- Leveraging intelligence feeds to build a comprehensive threat database.- Integrating and enhancing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems with automation, focusing on artifact collection, parsing, and indexing for Windows, Linux, and MacOS platforms.- Developing SIEM capabilities, including script development for Terraform + Boto3 and Azure + AWS configurations.- Designing a client dashboard for real-time updates on threat actor movements, EDR rollout/coverage, and timelines for IOCs and artifacts, aligning them with MITRE’s ATT&CK Matrix.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

- Data Analysis & Investigation: Conducts comprehensive analysis of security-related data from various security devices, EDR tools, and customer environments, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of potential threats.- Use of Security Tools: Proficiently utilizes various EDR tools and SIEM platforms such as CS Falcon, CarbonBlack, SentinelOne, Splunk, LogRhythm, IBM QRadar, Devo, and Google Chronicle to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.- Cybersecurity Research: Actively participates in researching emerging trends in cybersecurity, staying updated on the latest vulnerabilities, exploits, and malicious activities to recommend effective countermeasures.- Incident Response: Supports critical Incident Response (IR), ensuring rapid response to security breaches or potential threats, minimizing potential damage, and ensuring system integrity.- Threat & Vulnerability Analysis: Delivers in-depth analysis based on various threat and vulnerability reports, ensuring potential risks are identified and addressed promptly.- Software & Hardware Vulnerability Management: Proactively analyzes and responds to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities, ensuring that systems remain secure against new and emerging threats.- Security Technology Interpretation: Expertly interprets and acts upon results from various security technologies, including SIEMs, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Solutions, DLP, and EDR tools, and utilized ReliaQuest’s proprietary security operations platform, GreyMatter, to enhance analysis and response capabilities.- Customer-Facing Role: Operates in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment, ensuring that all security concerns and queries are addressed promptly and effectively, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Burlington, Vermont, United States

- Provided academic support to students in the Computer Networking & Cybersecurity (CNCS) and Computers and Digital Forensics (CDF) programs as part of Champlain College's SMART Space initiative.- Assisted students in understanding complex concepts related to computer networking, cybersecurity, and digital forensics.- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions, group study sessions, and workshops on various topics within the CNCS and CDF curriculums.- Developed and implemented effective tutoring strategies tailored to individual students' learning styles and needs.- Collaborated with faculty members to stay updated on course content and to align tutoring strategies with classroom instruction.- Monitored and tracked students' progress throughout the semester, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.- Assisted students in preparing for exams, assignments, and projects, ensuring they understood the material and could apply concepts effectively.- Promoted a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging students to ask questions and engage in discussions.- Participated in ongoing training and professional development activities to enhance tutoring skills and knowledge of CNCS and CDF topics.

United States

My responsibilities encompassed a diverse set of tasks, including but not limited to:- I played a role in both leading and supporting cases that involved the acquisition, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence from a variety of sources such as computers, cloud environments, and other storage media.- I utilized advanced forensic tools and methodologies to identify and extract pertinent data from digital devices and media.- I provided documentation and reports of forensic findings, providing essential support to legal counsel.- In a team-oriented setting, I collaborated with my colleagues to tackle and resolve technical issues pertinent to digital forensics.- Committed to staying at the forefront of my field, I actively participated in training and professional development opportunities to keep abreast of the latest forensic techniques and technologies.

Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

- Served as a Teaching Assistant for a cybersecurity summer program at Dartmouth College.- Assisted in the design and implementation of course curriculum, focusing on key cybersecurity areas such as network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.- Led practical lab sessions, providing students with hands-on experience in using various security tools and techniques.- Provided individualized guidance to students to foster a deeper comprehension of the subject matter.- Organized weekly group discussions to enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.- Conducted student assessments and provided constructive feedback to facilitate academic progress.- Collaborated with professors and other teaching assistants to develop effective teaching strategies and improve course content.

Miller Center 175 Lakeside Avenue

The LCDI is a world-class laboratory designed to international standards, focused on establishing and assisting with public and private sector initiatives surrounding cybercrime, digital forensics, and information assurance. The LCDI provides computer forensics and digital investigation operational support, training, research, and other technical services to assist law enforcement agencies in Vermont and throughout the nation in areas related to computer forensics and other digital investigations.- Worked as a team on a comprehensive research project to benchmark the performance of various forensics imaging tools, focusing on speed, efficiency, and accuracy.- Developed a robust testing methodology that ensured fair and consistent comparisons across all evaluated tools.- Conducted hands-on tests with various forensics imaging tools, including FTK Imager, EnCase Forensic Imager, and others on Windows 10 and various Linux distros.- Collected and analyzed data on each tool's speed, resource usage, and overall performance during the imaging process.- Identified the fastest and most efficient forensics imaging tool based on the collected data and analysis.- Authored a detailed report on the project's findings, providing clear and actionable insights for digital forensics practitioners.- Presented the report's findings to faculty, students, and industry professionals, contributing to the broader understanding of forensics imaging tool performance.- The report has been used as a reference guide for selecting forensics imaging tools in various digital forensics investigations and educational programs.

St Albans, Vermont, United States

- Helped manage a network of 11,000+ devices, ensuring 99.9% uptime and rapid issue resolution.- Implemented automated backup solutions, resulting in a 50% reduction in data recovery times.- Helped with migrating company data to a cloud-based solution, improving accessibility and reducing costs.- Collaborated with the IT security team to fortify network defenses, reducing security incidents by 30%.

St Albans, Vermont, United States

- Assisted in the daily administration of Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance.- Played a key role in the software and hardware upgrade project, impacting over 600 workstations.- Conducted regular system backups and disaster recovery operations.- Provided tier-2 support to the IT helpdesk, resolving complex technical issues.

B.S., Computer And Digital Forensics

Activities and Societies: Champlain College President's List, Champlain College Dean's List, CNCS and DFA Clubs, and NECCDC (2nd Place).

B.S, Computer Networking And Cyber Security

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