Stephen Graham

Background

About Stephen Graham

I have a strong foundation in network defense, ethical hacking, risk management, and digital forensics. I'm passionate about identifying vulnerabilities, supporting incident response efforts, and helping organizations strengthen their security posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape.• Hands-on Security Experience: Completed over 700 hours of intensive training, including labs on penetration testing, vulnerability scanning (Nmap, Nessus), and threat mitigation strategies.• Capstone Project Success: Led a real-world simulation of a ransomware attack and designed a full incident response plan and risk mitigation strategy for a fictional company—praised by instructors for clarity and depth.• Certifications & Tools: Gained practical experience with Wireshark, Metasploit, Splunk, and SIEM tools; preparing for Security+ and CEH certifications to further validate my skill set.• Risk & Compliance Awareness: Trained in HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks; developed policy templates and risk registers as part of collaborative projects.• Problem-Solving Mindset: Known for a methodical, analytical approach and ability to work under pressure—especially when simulating security incidents and responding to active threats in lab environments.I’m looking to bring energy, curiosity, and technical know-how to a cybersecurity team where I can continue to grow and help safeguard digital environments. Whether it’s triaging alerts or strengthening security policies, I’m ready to be part of the solution.