christine langenfeld

Authored, updated, and edited USDA cybersecurity policies using federal guidance and SME input; maintained policy toolkits, trained new teammates, and recommended retirement or improvements to outdated guidance.

Managed up to 22 SOC contractors across three teams supporting USDA, improved communications and scheduling for 24/7 operations, conducted hiring and performance reviews, and briefed clients quarterly on SOC metrics.

Produced weekly cyber threat articles and podcasts for USDA, conducted threat analysis and digital forensics support for investigations, and collaborated with SOC teams on ongoing cases.

Conducted computer and mobile device forensic examinations, produced investigative and technical reports supporting legal action, coordinated with national and NATO partners, and led counterintelligence vulnerability assessments and training.

Planned and conducted strategic interviews to fill intelligence gaps, wrote and submitted regulatory-compliant reports, and provided editorial feedback to improve analytic products.

Supervised and mentored junior enlisted personnel as an interrogator/intelligence collector, ensured standards and training compliance, and participated in unit operations and training.

Appointed Student First Sergeant during interrogator training; enforced schedules and discipline, represented student needs to leadership, and mentored peers academically and professionally.

Selected as squad leader while attending Defense Language Institute; maintained accountability, coordinated daily operations, mentored squad members, and managed barracks responsibilities.

Completed CompTIA CySA+ certification in cybersecurity analysis; currently pursuing Cloud+ certification (expected 2025).

Completed coursework including Introduction to Linux and Digital Forensic Examiner training focused on computer investigations and forensic analysis.

Completed a tailored Packet Capture Analysis course focused on network packet capture and analysis techniques.

Completed the Certified Computer Examiner course focused on forensic examination methodologies and tools.

Completed training in X-Ways Forensics to support digital forensic examinations and analysis.

Completed XRY Forensics training for mobile device forensic acquisition and analysis.

Completed Cyber Crime Investigator certification covering investigative techniques for cybercrime incidents.

Completed Army CI Special Agent and Strategic Debriefer training programs including interrogation and intelligence collection techniques.

Grade: With Honors

Completed a Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence, graduating with honors based on the quality of the written final exam.

Earned industry certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and related cybersecurity coursework.

Completed Korean language training at the Defense Language Institute, serving as squad leader and performing language-intensive studies.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Portuguese, with extensive study and practice in Spanish over 30 years.