{"id":29,"date":"2026-07-26T23:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandonbennett.org\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-07-26T23:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:43:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brandonbennett.org\/?page_id=29","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Cybersecurity analyst and penetration tester focused on offensive security, cloud security, and AI-driven security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I specialize in identifying and exploiting real-world security vulnerabilities across modern web applications, APIs, and cloud environments \u2014 then translating technical findings into actionable remediation strategies that improve security posture and reduce risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cybersecurity Analyst | Penetration Tester | Microsoft 365 Administrator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security Overview<\/strong> \u00b7 Contract \u00b7 Jul 2023 \u2013 Jul 2024 \u00b7 Remote<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducted contract-based and quarterly penetration tests across web applications using REST APIs and GraphQL, applying the OWASP Top 10 to identify and assess 30+ server- and client-side vulnerabilities \u2014 XSS (DOM-based, stored, reflected), NoSQL injection, CSRF, open redirects, and access control flaws.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Produced detailed penetration test reports outlining findings, risk levels, and remediation steps; followed up with clients to verify issues were resolved.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Managed client endpoints and inboxes with Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Intune, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, Teams, Purview) and Apple Business Essentials. Strengthened IAM with SAML\/SSO, MFA, and geo-restrictions; encrypted endpoints with BitLocker and FileVault.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Developed and implemented compliance controls aligned with NIST, SOC, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, and CIS \u2014 supporting successful client audits and certifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt Engineer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Koherent Incorporated<\/strong> \u00b7 Internship \u00b7 May 2023 \u2013 Sep 2024 \u00b7 Remote<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leveraged prompt engineering across AI models (GPT-4, DALL-E 2, Copilot, Llama, Stable Diffusion) to enhance application development, code quality, and vulnerability management.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Participated in the Software Development Lifecycle within cross-functional teams; analyzed code for vulnerabilities, optimized functions, and ensured compliance with security standards.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Built and developed applications using Python, Golang, and React Native.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Woz U \u2014 Cybersecurity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oct 2022 \u2013 Jun 2023 \u00b7 4.0 GPA \u00b7 Director&#8217;s List<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprehensive cybersecurity program with hands-on experience in penetration testing, cloud security, network security, vulnerability assessment, and secure systems administration. Built a home lab using pfSense with integrated Snort IDS\/IPS for network monitoring, intrusion prevention, and TCP\/IP traffic analysis. Created and competed in Capture the Flag (CTF) events, hosted workshops, and supported fellow classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practical Bug Bounty \u2014 TCM Security<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Maltego for Cybercrime Investigations \u2014 Maltego<\/li>\n\n\n<li>OpSec: Privacy for Security Professionals \u2014 Just Hacking Training<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Open-Source Intelligence \u2014 Basel Institute on Governance<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Combating Financial Terrorism \u2014 Basel Institute on Governance<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Certified in Cybersecurity Specialization \u2014 Coursera<\/li>\n\n\n<li>IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization \u2014 IBM<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Security Analyst Fundamentals Specialization \u2014 IBM<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Google IT Support Specialization \u2014 Google<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Advent of Cyber 2023 \u2014 TryHackMe<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Level 1 Intelligence Analyst \u2014 Udemy<\/li>\n\n\n<li>The Complete Social Engineering, Phishing, OSINT &amp; Malware \u2014 Udemy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus 20+ additional certificates spanning networking, cloud fundamentals, security operations, incident response, and technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills &amp; Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offensive Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burp Suite \u00b7 Nmap \u00b7 Metasploit \u00b7 GraphQL Voyager \u00b7 Altair \u00b7 InQL \u00b7 Wireshark \u00b7 Hydra \u00b7 John the Ripper \u00b7 Gobuster \u00b7 FFuF \u00b7 Maltego<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloud &amp; Microsoft 365<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entra ID \u00b7 Intune \u00b7 Exchange \u00b7 Defender \u00b7 Purview \u00b7 Teams \u00b7 SharePoint \u00b7 OneDrive \u00b7 Apple Business Essentials \u00b7 Microsoft Sentinel \u00b7 pfSense \u00b7 Snort IDS\/IPS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development &amp; Frameworks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Python \u00b7 PowerShell \u00b7 Golang \u00b7 React Native \u00b7 AI &amp; prompt engineering \u00b7 NIST \u00b7 CIS \u00b7 ISO 27001 \u00b7 SOC 2 \u00b7 PCI-DSS \u00b7 GDPR \u00b7 OWASP Top 10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/brandonbennett.org\/?page_id=31\">See My Projects<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/brandonbennett.org\/?page_id=33\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybersecurity analyst and penetration tester focused on offensive security, cloud security, and AI-driven security operations. 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