Lucas Franco

About Lucas Franco

Dedicated, solution-driven cyber security engineer specializing in software security.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Engineer Intern

   Honeywell Technologies

   May 2025 — Present · Clearwater, FL, US

   Pioneered techniques for conducting dynamic code analysis on embedded firmware by leveraging Valgrind and Libfuzzer.Created a brand new process to extract information on port, protocols, and services of specialized test equipment (STE) that will be implemented across all future programs, increasing overall programmatic effort by 30%.Utilized Synopsys Coverity, GNAT SAS, and Black Duck to conduct static code and open-source analysis, identify Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs), and support remediation of vulnerabilities in critical systems.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to secure Honeywell data, software, and hardware in compliance with standards including NIST 800-53, DFARS, ISO 27001, and DoD regulations.Conducted comprehensive security assessments and in-depth risk analyses, identifying vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and guiding clients & coworkers through effective remediation efforts.Conducted threat modeling using the STRIDE framework to identify and mitigate risks in aerospace embedded systems.Applied Risk Management Framework (RMF) to embedded navigation systems in support of DoD and Space platforms authorization to operate (ATO) by generating security documentation and preparing system artifacts.Conducted security analysis on 8+ STE stations using Nessus and SCAP tools to ensure STIG compliance.Developed multiple scripts to help streamline the secure code scanning process and increase the efficiency in dispositioning reports, leading to a 57% reduction in effort.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Trinity Catholic High School

  High School Diploma