Zakarius A.

About Zakarius A.

Hello Everyone! My name is Zakarius Ausama, I\'m an aspiring cybersecurity professional…

Experience

1. IT Cybersecurity Intern

   Astound

   May 2025 — Present

   IT Cybersecurity InternshipAstound Broadband, the sixth largest telecommunications provider in the U.S. oers high-speed internet, TV, and phoneservices to residential and business customers.Key Project Accomplishments:Operated with the Security Operations team to monitor and respond to threats in real time using enterprise-gradetools including CrowdStrike Falcon, Digital Shadows, Cisco Umbrella, AD Audit, and RSA NetWitness.Researched and applied Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to firewall from emerging cyber threats to strengthensecurity posture; utilized the MITRE ATT & CK framework to align internal threat detection with industry-standardadversary tactics.Contributed to threat intelligence initiatives and focused on evolving TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures)being used by malicious actors.Assessed and removed risky browser extensions across the organization, minimizing potential attack vectorsand reinforcing endpoint security.Collaborated with the Security team to identify gaps in cybersecurity compliance with industry standards,including NIST; researched and supported the implementation of recommended controls to strengthen internaldefenses and ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational policies.Project: Developed a SOP for a secure dedicated phishing-reporting email system integrated into MicrosoftOce, enabling users to report suspicious emails directly, and reducing IT risk by streamlining employeereporting workflows.

Education

• Tarrant County College

  Networking and Cybersecurity

• Tarrant County College

  Associate of Arts - AA

• Champlain College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity

• Per Scholas

  Cybersecurity