AEAndrew English
@andrewenglish1
Cybersecurity analyst with a strong foundation in network security.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a recent graduate in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations from The Pennsylvania State University, I have developed a robust skill set in network security and incident response. Graduating Summa Cum Laude with a perfect GPA of 4.0, I have been recognized as an Evan Pugh Scholar, placing me in the top 0.5% of my class. My academic journey has been complemented by hands-on experience in various cybersecurity projects, including leading a blue team in a national competition and managing an incident response team during a simulated ransomware attack.
In my role as a Learning Assistant at Penn State, I have effectively trained students in network security concepts and practical skills, including malware detection and secure network configurations. My internship at PPL Corporation allowed me to investigate enterprise-wide threats and contribute to improving detection precision in a Security Operations Center. I am passionate about applying my technical expertise and leadership skills to protect organizations from cyber threats.
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Learning Assistant: Network Security
The Pennsylvania State University
Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Created detailed instructions for a "Detect and Neutralize Malware" lab, training students in Linux triage using tools like tcpdump, ss, netstat, ps, top, and kill. Led simulated labs where students responded to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack against a SCADA system, implemented secure firewall configuration using iptables, and configured secure Apache web servers. Guided students in threat detec
Learning Assistant: Networking and Telecommunications
The Pennsylvania State University
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Taught the OSI and TCP/IP stacks in depth to classes of over 100 students, including network protocols critical to cybersecurity like DNS, DHCP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, SSH, SMTP, IMAP, FTP, NAT, and ARP. Led labs in Wireshark for traffic capture and analysis to deepen students’ understanding of protocol behavior. Utilized Cisco Packet Tracer to instruct on network design, routing, subnetting, and importa
Cybersecurity Intern
PPL Corporation
May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)
Investigated enterprise-wide threats in IBM QRadar by analyzing alert severity, complex rule logic, and associated log and flow data, coordinating with SOC analysts to effectively close out alerts and document findings. Evaluated over 300 detections from PPL’s Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), including high-severity misfires, resulting in a 13% improvement in detection accuracy. Streamlin
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