Kyle Brooks

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ABOUT KYLE BROOKS

I’m a Controls Technician with hands-on experience in industrial automation and EV battery manufacturing, now transitioning into cybersecurity with a focus on ICS/OT systems and SOC operations.Over the past 10 years, I’ve supported critical production environments: troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, and automation equipment under tight uptime requirements. This gives me a unique perspective: I understand how factories operate, how downtime impacts operations, and why securing OT environments requires both reliability and visibility.To strengthen my cybersecurity foundation, I’ve earned multiple industry-recognized certifications and built hands-on labs focused on threat detection, SIEM operations, and incident response. I’m actively expanding my skills in industrial cybersecurity frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443 and the NIST CSF.Completed Certifications CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Splunk Core Certified UserMy mission is to bridge the gap between OT reliability and IT security. Helping organizations protect the industrial systems that power their operations.Areas of InterestICS/OT Security | SOC Analysis | SIEM Operations | Incident Response | Threat Hunting | Cyber Defense | Risk & ComplianceNext StepPursue an entry-level SOC or ICS-focused security role where I can leverage my operational expertise, cybersecurity training, and growing experience with tools like Splunk.If you\'re working in cybersecurity, industrial automation, or IT/OT convergence, let’s connect. I’m always looking to learn, collaborate, and contribute.