Lisa Cotten
@lisacotten
SOC Analyst with a Wazuh SIEM home lab, investigating authentication activity and detecting simulated brute-force attacks.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I built a Wazuh SIEM home lab using Ubuntu and configured a Windows 11 endpoint agent for centralized log collection. I analyzed alerts and investigated authentication activity across Linux and Windows systems.
In my Wazuh labs, I simulated brute-force attempts, correlated security events, and mapped findings to MITRE ATT&CK. I’m CompTIA Security+ certified and seeking a SOC Analyst role in security monitoring and incident response.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Substitute Teacher K-12
Boyd Independent School District
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Provided substitute teaching across K-12 classrooms, maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
Private Investigator - Surveillance
Morrison Investigations
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Conducted surveillance and identified suspicious activity through pattern analysis. Documented findings and responded to potential security incidents.
Demographics / Store Mapping Coordinator
RadioShack
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 11 months)
Coordinated demographics and store mapping activities, supporting retail operations and market analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas at Arlington
Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Cybersecurity
2023 - 2025
Completed a Cybersecurity Bootcamp at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2023 to 2025.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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