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Sean Taylor

Vaudreuil-Dorion,QC

Summary

Recent graduate with a 1-year certificate in Applied Cybersecurity, equipped with a strong understanding of foundational cybersecurity principles, including the OSI model and the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) principles. Seeking a role to apply theoretical knowledge and contribute effectively to cybersecurity operations, with a keen interest in practical application and continual learning

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Taormina Lounge
01.2017 - 10.2022

Responsible for the overall functionality and production of kitchen and front of house services. Long working days (12hrs) 6 days a week. Dedicated worker, multitasker.

Banker

RBC
01.2006 - 01.2018

Occupied numerous different roles and fields at RBC such as personal banker, Investment specialist and credit specialist.

Earned awards for sales and objectives achievements.

Education

High School Diploma -

St-Georges High School
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue

Certificate in Applied Cyber Security - Cyber Security

McGill University Continued Education
Montreal
12.2023

Skills

  • Operating Systems: Proficient in Linux, Windows OS, Ubuntu
  • Cybersecurity Tools: OWASP BWA, Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, VMWare Workstation
  • Frameworks and Models: NIST Framework, MITRE ATT&CK model
  • Incident Response: Hands-on experience in incident response analysis worksheets following security breaches

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Projects

  • NIST Framework Evaluation

Conducted an in-depth evaluation of cybersecurity practices based on NIST Framework, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.


  • MITRE ATT&CK Model Implementation

Utilized the MITRE ATT&CK model for threat detection and response strategies, demonstrating proficiency in leveraging the model for cybersecurity measures.


  • Network Design with Cisco Packet Tracer

Developed a comprehensive network design project using Cisco Packet Tracer


  • Incident Response Analysis

Analyzed security breach incidents, completing comprehensive incident response analysis worksheets to identify vulnerabilities and assess impact without providing mitigation strategies.


  • Tabletop Scenarios Development

Designed and developed tabletop scenarios simulating cyber incidents to assess and enhance organizational response readiness.


  • Ethical hacking

Simulated attacks using different virtual machines such as Linux. Used Metasploit to gain access to another OS through identified vulnerabilities, showcasing hands-on offensive security practices.


References

- Dr. Amin Ranj Bar PhD in Computer Science, Teacher and Lecturer at McGill University

amin.ranjbar@mcgill.ca

- Dr. Nagi Basha PhD in Computer Science, Teacher and Lecture at McGill University

naginabil.basha@mcgill.ca

Timeline

Chef

Taormina Lounge
01.2017 - 10.2022

Banker

RBC
01.2006 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

St-Georges High School

Certificate in Applied Cyber Security - Cyber Security

McGill University Continued Education
Sean Taylor