Gözde Karaca
Information Security Analyst | ICS & OT Cybersecurity | CompTIA Sec+ | ISC2 CC | WiCyS Member | ISC2 SoCal IE Chapter Member | M.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management
- Role
- Wicys Member at Women In Cybersecurity Wicys
- Location
- Laguna Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gözde Karaca
Passionate Information Security Analyst | OT & ICS Cybersecurity | GRC Specialist With a strong foundation in automation and automotive industries, I discovered my true calling in Cybersecurity, transitioning into the field with hands-on technical project experience and specialized education. Holding the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification and the CompTIA Security+ certification, I am deeply invested in securing Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments. I spearheaded an OT compliance program at my current company, ensuring cybersecurity standards align with evolving regulations and operational efficiency. My expertise spans Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), where I integrate security measures into business processes to optimize resilience. Actively expanding my knowledge, I engage in training programs provided by Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), refining my technical skills through hands-on labs and real-world challenges. My background in IT, OT, and risk management, paired with multilingual fluency in English, German, and Turkish, enables me to bridge technical gaps across global industries. Let’s connect to exchange insights, collaborate on security initiatives, and drive innovation together!
Experience
Wicys Member
Jan 2024 — Present
Certified in WiCyS Mini Sprint – Incident Response, applying my knowledge in the NIST Framework Incident Response Process on a real-world scenario.• SANS Security Training Scholarship Attendee• Enhanced my offensive and defensive cyber security hands-on experience with the WiCyS & Target Cyber Defense Challenge in Capture the flag environment.• Set up a home lab with Kali Linux Virtual Machine allowing me to scan my home network with WireShark to analyze network traffic.• Programmed a blackjack game with Python as a college project resulting in deepening my knowledge in building a whole game from scratch.
Education
Saddleback College
Certificate of Achievement, Cyber Security & Information Security Analyst
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Engineering and Management
2020 — 2022
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Engineering and Management
2015 — 2020
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