Cybersecurity Analyst | Incident Response Specialist | Digital Forensics Expert

Comptia Security + Certified Cybersecurity professional specializing in incident response, digital forensics, and security architecture. I investigate complex security incidents, analyze threat indicators, and develop comprehensive security frameworks. My expertise spans breach investigation, risk management, vulnerability assessment, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).

Passionate about: Protecting organizations through thorough investigation, proactive security measures, and evidence-based remediation strategies.

• Compliance: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53
• Methodologies: MITRE ATT&CK, TLP (Traffic Light Protocol), Threat Modeling, Risk Assessment
• Practices: Incident Response, Breach Investigation, Evidence Preservation, Forensic Analysis

• Incident Response: Investigation, containment, eradication, recovery
• Digital Forensics: Evidence collection, timeline analysis, malware analysis, threat hunting
• Vulnerability Management: Assessment, CVSS scoring, remediation planning
• Security Architecture: Policy development, control mapping, compliance review
• Log Analysis & Monitoring: SIEM deployment, security event detection, automation

• Analysis Tools: nmap, Wireshark, forensic investigation platforms
• Scripting: Bash, Python (automation, log analysis)
• Security Operations: SIEM systems, log monitoring, threat detection
• Methodologies: Penetration testing, network analysis, breach investigation

1. ⭐ Premium House Lights: The Heist — Full-scope DFIR: file-upload exploit, lateral movement mapped, exec + technical reporting.
2. ⭐ ISO 27001 Risk Management Framework — ISO-aligned risk register, controls, and roadmap with quantified scoring.
3. ⭐ Security Architecture Assessment — 18 critical control gaps, phased remediation tied to business impact.
4. ⭐ Network Scanning & Security Analysis — Nmap/Wireshark-led assessment, flat-network risk, segmentation plan.
5. Log Analysis & Monitoring Automation — Automated log collection + regex alerting with reporting.
6. LifeLabs Data Breach Investigation — Breach timeline, root cause, remediation steps.
7. Incident Response Playbooks & Procedures — Ready-to-use IR roles, comms, and checklists.
8. The Case of the Stolen Szechuan Sauce — Insider theft timeline with forensic evidence.
9. Risk & Vulnerability Assessment — Prioritized remediation roadmap and impact notes.
10. Vulnerability Assessment Framework — Critical/high findings with remediation sequence.
11. Cybersecurity Best Practices Guide — Actionable enterprise security best practices.
12. TLP Artifacts & Security Policies — TLP-classified policy set with procedures.

• 12 Professional Projects - All with comprehensive documentation
• 100% Optimized - Professional badges, SEO keywords, GitHub topics
• Production Ready - v1.0.0 releases, security policies, contributing guidelines
• Complete Coverage - Spans incident response, forensics, compliance, and operations
• Real-World Focus - Case studies and practical security investigations

✅ Comprehensive Security Knowledge - From threat detection to remediation
✅ Incident Response Expertise - Real-world breach investigation experience
✅ Framework Implementation - ISO 27001, NIST compliance guidance
✅ Technical Depth - Scripting, tool proficiency, automation capability
✅ Documentation Excellence - Clear procedures, policies, and playbooks
✅ Professional Approach - Security-first mindset, attention to detail

• 🔗 All Projects: https://github.com/VioletFigueroa?tab=repositories
• 📂 Pinned Projects: Check my profile pins for featured work
• 📖 Documentation: See individual project READMEs for detailed documentation
• 🔒 Security: See SECURITY.md in project repos for responsible disclosure

Latest Update: December 2025 | Interview Ready: Yes ✓

This portfolio is licensed under the Educational License. See LICENSE file for full details.

All projects are for educational and learning purposes. See individual project repositories for their specific license information.