Cameron McKnight

Associate Detection & Response Analyst @Rapid7

Belfast, GB

Delivered high-priority alert triage and real-time investigation of security events across diverse customer environments using Rapid7’s InsightIDR platform and advanced threat intelligence. Supported end-to-end incident response by analysing forensic artefacts, correlating indicators of compromise (IOCs), and assisting in the containment of threats ranging from commodity malware to sophisticated actor activity. Contributed to proactive detection improvements through rule tuning, false-positive reduction, and behavioural analytics to enhance alert fidelity and SOC efficiency. Collaborated closely with senior analysts, Incident Response Consultants, and cross-functional teams in a 24/7 global SOC environment, gaining hands-on exposure to emerging threats and attacker tactics (e.g, lateral movement, persistence, C2, exfiltration). Built foundational expertise in endpoint detection, operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS), and forensic analysis while supporting major incident handling and customer-focused outcomes.

Belfast Metropolitan College

Foundation degree, Cyber Security and Networking Infrastructure

Belfast Metropolitan College

Bachelor's degree, Cyber Security and Networking Infrastructure

Belfast Metropolitan College

Cyber Security (Level 3 OCR Extended Diploma), Cyber Security