I'm a Senior at the University of Illinois studying Computer Engineering with a specialization in cybersecurity. My focus is on helping organizations build robust security frameworks and improve their resilience to cyber threats.

• 🔒 Current Role: Cyber Resilience Intern at Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, ERDC, USACE
• 🎓 Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• 🛠️ Skills: Cyber Resilience, Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Network Security

• Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK
• Tools: Splunk, Wireshark, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite
• Platforms: Windows, Linux, AWS

• Description: Developed a comprehensive incident response plan for a mid-sized organization.
• Technologies: Python, Splunk
• Outcome: Reduced incident response time by 40%.

• Description: Conducted a thorough vulnerability assessment for an enterprise network.
• Technologies: Nessus, Wireshark
• Outcome: Identified and mitigated critical vulnerabilities, enhancing the overall security posture.

• Description: Implemented a real-time threat detection system using machine learning algorithms.
• Technologies: Python, AWS
• Outcome: Increased detection rate of advanced threats by 30%.

• Email: kathryn.thompson@usace.army.mil
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathrynthompson25

“Security is not a product, but a process.” – Bruce Schneier

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