Catherine Jason
SOC Analyst • Cybersecurity • Networking
SOC Analyst • Cybersecurity • Networking
Cybersecurity Association, Inc.
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I’m Catherine Jason, a cybersecurity and IT professional who learns best through hands-on work, problem-solving, and building things from the ground up. I’m currently completing my AAS in Cybersecurity with a 3.96 GPA while balancing school, labs, real-world projects, and raising my kids. This journey has shaped my discipline, resilience, and determination to succeed in this field.
I’m drawn to cybersecurity because I love understanding how systems work, how they break, and how to protect them. I enjoy creating lab environments, experimenting with network configurations, analyzing logs, and examining digital evidence to understand the story behind the data. Whether I’m configuring a segmented network, investigating artifacts, or exploring SIEM workflows, I’m motivated by curiosity and the challenge of solving problems from multiple angles.
Outside of coursework, I spend time expanding my skills through virtual machines, guided labs, and personal projects that help me connect theory to real-world application. I’m especially interested in security operations, network defense, and the investigative side of cybersecurity.
I’m actively seeking opportunities where I can contribute, grow, and continue developing a strong technical foundation within a supportive and mission-driven team.
Linux (Ubuntu) GUI & command-line administration
Windows Server
Active Directory & Group Policy
Permissions & access control
Cisco Catalyst switching (2950, 2960 Plus, 3560G)
Cisco 4331 ISR router configuration
VLANs & routing fundamentals
Traffic analysis & baselining (Wireshark)
Log analysis & event correlation
SIEM familiarity (Splunk)
Alert triage & escalation concepts
Incident response lifecycle (entry-level)
Intrusion detection concepts
SNORT
Signature vs anomaly awareness
Monitoring workflows
Kali Linux (controlled lab environments)
Parrot Security OS (controlled lab environments)
Security tooling platform familiarity
Evidence handling & documentation
Disk imaging & artifact awareness
Chain-of-custody principles
FTK Imager, OSForensics, E3 Forensic Platform, ProDiscover
Real‑world academic and lab projects demonstrating applied IT and security skills.
Designed and implemented a segmented lab network using Cisco Catalyst switches and an ISR router.
Focus areas included VLAN configuration, routing, NAT, DHCP, and traffic analysis.
Network behavior was validated through packet inspection and controlled traffic testing.
Administered Linux and Windows Server environments in structured lab settings.
Responsibilities included Ubuntu Server administration using GUI and command‑line tools.
Configured Active Directory, Group Policy, and access controls following least‑privilege principles.
Conducted structured digital forensics investigations using industry‑standard tools.
Performed forensic imaging and examined system artifacts, registry data, and file metadata.
Documented findings while preserving evidence integrity and maintaining proper chain‑of‑custody.
Analyzed system and authentication logs to identify suspicious activity patterns.
Utilized SIEM tooling to correlate events and support alert triage workflows.
Applied incident response concepts to assess severity and determine escalation paths.
Alpha Psi Psi Chapter
Academic Honor Society
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I welcome opportunities to connect with cybersecurity and IT professionals to exchange ideas, learn from others, and explore potential collaborations.