Hi, I'm Mike Upchurch
Cybersecurity Analyst with years in Law Enforcement, threat detection, and SOC ops.
SKILLS
- Certifications
- Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH (2024)
- CompTIA PenTest+ (2023)
- CompTIA CySA+ (2024)
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (2024)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (2024)
- CompTIA Security+ (2021)
- CompTIA Network Security Professional
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
- Duo Security Level 1 Administrator
- Duo Security Help Desk Administrator
- Certified Client Pro (Windows)
- Tenable Vulnerability Management Sales Engineer
- Tenable Certified MSSP Practitioner
- Stellar Cyber Certified Associate
- Certified Associate on Stellar Cyber for SOC Analyst
- CompTIA A+
EXPERIENCE
- Monitoring security events and alerts generated by various security tools.
- Investigating and analyzing security incidents to determine the root cause and impact.
- Responding to security incidents in a timely manner to mitigate risks and minimize damage.
- Performing threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborating with other teams, such as incident response, threat intelligence, and IT operations.
- Documenting incidents, actions taken, and lessons learned for future reference and improvement.
- As a campus police officer, in addition to enforcing state laws, city ordinances as well as hospital policies, I serve the Singing River Health System to ensure the safety of employees, patients and visitors.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained ViaSat satellite internet equipment
- Determined satellite dish placement considering code, signal (line of sight)
- Determined best path for cabling to meet professional standards and code
- Installed surround sound systems and Smart TVs
- Installed security cameras
- Computer setup and repair: PC, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones
- Provided customer training for installed equipment
- Maintained a high customer satisfaction rating
- Installed and maintained satellite equipment for AT&T / DirecTV.
- Trained new technicians.
- As a Patrol Lieutenant, I supervised the Patrol Division, Animal Control Division, and City Jail; I approved reports, set schedules, implemented training, and counseled employees to ensure the city retained a highly qualified workforce.
- As a Detective Sergeant, I was assigned to the Jackson County Narcotics Task Force where I investigated crimes from narcotic offenses to homicide; conducted interviews and interrogations, prepared and reviewed criminal affidavits, prepared case files for presentation to the District Attorney and Grand Jury, and frequently testified in courts of law.
- As a Patrol Officer, in addition to enforcing state laws and city ordinances I was a field training officer where I trained, observed, and evaluated new police officers to ensure they met professional standards.
EDUCATION
Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Application Security, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Information Security & Privacy, Applied Cryptography, Risk & Incident Response, Operating Systems Security, Malware Analysis, Secure System Engineering.
Relevant Coursework: Cyber-Crime, Malware Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Science 1 & 2, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Info-Sec, Web Hacking, Kali Linux, Open-Source Intelligence Gathering, Information System Threats Attacks and Defenses, Cyber Operations Tools, Cryptography, Tails Linux, DarkWeb - Onion
Relevant Coursework: AC Circuits, DC Circuits, Series and Parallel Circuits, Ohm’s Law, Transformers, Semiconductors, Electron Flow, Digital Electronics, Logic Gates, Solid State, Transistors, Electronics Communications, Linear Circuits
Relevant Coursework: Digital Electronics, Motor Control Systems, Test and Measurement, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Controls, Final Control Devices, Solid State Motor Control, Troubleshooting and Calibration, Installation Practices
Coursework: Active Shooter Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, Pressure Point Control Tactics, Handcuffing Techniques, Narcotics Investigations, Interview & Interrogation, Electronic Surveillance, Surveillance and Counter Surveillance, Firearms Expertise, Narcotics and Highway Interdiction, Traveling Criminal Apprehension Program, Methamphetamine Lab Investigation, DUI and Intoxilizer, Defensive Driving and Pursuit Techniques, CPR / First Aid
