Hello everyone, my name is Joseph Elbert. I aspire to work in the field of Cybersecurity. I want to work in DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response).

I am a cybersecurity student at Augusta University with hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center. I love to be involved with cybersecurity community whenever I can. I love to attend meetups, collaborate with my peers, and participate in Capture The Flag competitions. I use platforms like Hack The Box, CyberDefenders, RangeForce, and Blue Team Labs to hone my red team and blue team skills at home. I also have a home lab with security tools like a SIEM, EDR, XDR, IDS/IPS, and a vulnerability scanner. I have a passion for monitoring networks and keeping data safe and out of the hands of malicious cyber threat actors.

I am actively seeking opportunities to contribute to and learn from cybersecurity teams that tackle real-world security challenges. I am open to any recommendations for certifications or any other learning platforms to help advance my education. Let’s connect and collaborate!

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+

Work Experience

• Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for Augusta University Cyber Defense
• A semester of experience as a Cybersecurity Intern for I.R.D.I. Business Group LLC.
• Six months experience as a Help Desk Technician at Augusta University.
• A year of experience at Dell Technologies as a Dell Student Technician.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Augusta University.
• IT certification preparation courses.
• Professional SANS training.
• Cybersecurity books from No Starch Press.
• Training on various cybersecurity training sites.
• Physical home lab were I continously refine my skills. I like to test out new concepts and security tools within my home lab environment.
• Continuously learning new threats and methodologies everyday.