Michael Monahan

Experience

1. Digital Security and Operations Analyst

   The Media Trust

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Utilizing our proprietary SIEM platform I am responsible for analyzing and deconstructing code embedded in digital advertisements to detect and classify malicious activity, assess domain purpose and legitimacy, and engineer advanced Regex patterns for malware detection. I support our clients by proactively identifying threats and delivering strategic defense measures across their digital properties.Key Responsibilities- Conduct in-depth code analysis and de-obfuscation to uncover malicious payloads and tactics- Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents, threats, and compromises affecting client assets- Research emerging malware trends and publish threat intelligence reports for internal and external stakeholders- Collaborate with key stakeholders to communicate actionable insights about newly discovered threats- Evaluate and verify domain legitimacy to prevent exploitation within the client’s ad ecosystem- Serve as a subject matter expert in malware detection, prevention, and remediation strategies- Mentor and onboard new team members, guiding them through our proprietary analysis tools and workflows

Education

• College of the Holy Cross

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2012 — 2016

• St. John's Preparatory School

  High School Diploma

  2008 — 2012

• The George Washington University

  Cybersecurity

  2021 — 2022