# Michael Holcomb

Michael Holcomb is a remote worker on Himalayas, Hands-On Learning at TryHackMe, based in United States.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@michaelholcomb

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I triage enterprise security alerts and investigate suspicious domains.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | United States |
| Authorized to work in | United States |
| Salary expectations | 65k+ USD |
| Job categories | Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Junior Security Analyst |
| Skills | Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, IronPort, Windows, Linux, Azure, Wireshark, TCP IP, DNS, Firewalls, VPN, Java, Alert Triage, Phishing Response, Suspicious Domain Research, User Security Guidance, SOC Analysis, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Cryptography, Digital Forensics |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm seeking a SOC, cybersecurity analyst, security operations, or junior security role where I can investigate alerts, support incident response, and continue developing hands-on security operations skills.
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## About

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At Hancock Whitney, I triaged Microsoft Defender and Purview DLP alerts, reviewed employee activity, and supported incident resolution.

I investigated suspicious domains, documented findings for the security team, and performed block and allow-list actions in IronPort. I also worked directly with employees to resolve security events and reduce future phishing incidents.

I'm building on my Computer Science degree in Cyber Security through TryHackMe SOC, network security, penetration testing, and red teaming modules, where I rank in the top 5% of users. I'm CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certified.
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## Experience

### Hands-On Learning (current)

[TryHackMe](https://himalayas.app/companies/tryhackme). Jun 2024 - Present

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Completed hands-on modules in SOC analysis, network security, penetration testing, and red teaming. Ranked in the top 5% of TryHackMe users.
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Skills: SOC-Analysis, Network-Security, Penetration-Testing, Red-Teaming

### Cybersecurity Contractor

Hancock Whitney. May 2025 - May 2026

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Triaged Microsoft Defender and Purview DLP alerts, reviewed alert context and employee activity to support incident resolution. Worked directly with employees to resolve issues and provide guidance to reduce future phishing incidents.
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Skills: Microsoft-Defender, Purview, IronPort, Alert-Triage, Phishing-Response, Suspicious-Domain-Research, User-Security-Guidance

## Education

### CompTIA

CompTIA CySA+, Cyber Security

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CompTIA CySA+ certification in progress.
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### CompTIA

CompTIA Network+, Networking

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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certification obtained in June 2026.
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### CompTIA

CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security

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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification obtained in July 2026.
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### University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Cyber Security, completed in May 2025.
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## Tech stack

- Java
- Wireshark
- Linux
- Windows
- Microsoft Purview

To contact Michael, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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