“th3cyb3rguy” was created to help anyone who wants to begin a career within Cyber Security, and for those that want to transition over from other technical or non-technical fields. This site will help with and explain:
| • what is cyber security | • industry terminology | • breakdown of attacks |
| • free resources | • cybersec safety tips | • beginner guidelines |
| • awareness training | • peer networking | • global news updates |
I began my cyber-journey by phreaking New York City payphones, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how systems really worked. My early career evolved from computer graphics into web development, and after several years, I transitioned into Information Technology [IT] through multiple tiers of global help desk operations.
Over the next decade in the private manufacturing and financial services sectors, I advanced my career in Information Security [InfoSec] starting as a blue team InfoSec Analyst and progressing into a red team CyberSec Engineer and Subject Matter Expert [SME] over my focus areas of cybersecurity awareness, cyber exposure management, and cyber threat intelligence [CTI].
Volunteering in the public sector, I actively contribute to the cybersecurity community. I am a member of the FBI’s InfraGard civilian liaison program, the ISSA Upstate Greenville chapter, and serve on the BSides Greenville Advisory Board. I also support state-level efforts of the Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity [CIC] Cyber Liaison Officer [CLO] program with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division [SLED].
Currently as a Director of Information Security, I wear multiple hats building security programs, securing bot and web applications, cloud security, as well as embedding security into fast-moving development and operational workflows. Today, as an experienced, certified, and hands-on security practitioner, I continue to network, volunteer, mentor, and contribute across local cybersecurity, technical, and law enforcement communities working to strengthen cyber resilience and advance security awareness.
CERTIFICATIONS
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway:
- Compliant with International Organization for Standardization [ISO] 17024 standards
- American National Standards Institute [ANSI] accredited
- Meets U.S. Department of Defense [DoD] Directive 8140/8570.1-M requirements
- Certifications completed:
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- CompTIA PenTest+ Certification
- CompTIA CNVP [Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional] Certification
AFFILIATIONS
| BSides Greenville | Yearly security convention driven by the local Information Security Community. | [https://www.BSidesGreenville.org] |
| DefCon864 | Started in 2018 with a mission to provide learning opportunities, resources, and camaraderie for anyone interested in technology and information security. | [https://www.dc864.org] |
| Infragard | This is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. It is an association of persons who represent businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States. | [https://www.infragard.org] |
| ISSA Upstate | This is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. Your local chapter and ISSA International will provide you with a wealth of resources to keep you current with industry trends and developments in our ever-evolving field. | [https://www.upstatesc-issa.org] |
| SLED CIC CLO | The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division [SLED] Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity [CIC] program Cyber Liaison Officers [CLO] are information security, information technology, and administrative professionals responsible for the security of their critical infrastructure organizations. | [https://sccic.sc.gov/about/clo-program] |