Sam Thorpe
Trainee Cyber Security Analyst @Capslock
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WORK HISTORY
Trainee Cyber Security Analyst @Capslock
CAPSLOCK is an award-winning intensive 4 month cybersecurity training programme. The course involves solving real-world cybersecurity issues, acting as a security consultant, through a variety of team-based exercises. Results of tasks included providing guidance on how the company can safeguard their systems, implement effective risk management and improve all areas of their security, simulating the real cybersecurity workplace.• Studied a wide range of areas including Networks, Operating Systems, Incident Response and Threat Detection.• Applied knowledge using frameworks such as MITRE D3FEND, ISO27001, NIST and CIS to present how the company could improve its security posture.• Analysed event logs relating to security incidents using SIEM tools Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel and cloud services such as AWS.• Completed a variety of Rangeforce and TryHackMe labs, focused on Security Analyst pathways. These covered various topics such as Linux fundamentals, vulnerability management and defensive security analysis.
EDUCATION
Loughborough University
Bachelor’s Degree
King Edward's School Witley
International Baccalaureate 34 Points
Loughborough University
Master's degree
ABOUT SAM THORPE
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills. Over the last few years, I have gained a variety of different experiences and thrive working in a challenging fast paced environment. I am a strong leader and team player and have continued to develop my interpersonal and technical skills through my work travelling the world as a cricket analyst and my training as a Cybersecurity Analyst with CAPSLOCK. I am looking to transition into cybersecurity, driven by a passion for continuous learning that aligns with the ever-evolving nature of the industry. After researching cybersecurity, I was fascinated by the industry and decided to undertake an intensive training course with CAPSLOCK in order to give myself a strong base of cybersecurity knowledge to kickstart my career. The CAPSLOCK course has provided me with a solid foundation in key cybersecurity principles and practical skills. Alongside this, I have recently obtained certifications in CISMP and ISO27001 Requirements and am currently working towards completing Security+ and CCSK. I am now looking to secure employment as a Security Risk Analyst, confident that my training, transferable skills, and ongoing development have prepared me to contribute effectively from day one in this role.
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