Carla Porter
Information Technology Specialist at University of Maryland Extension- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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The Shellcode Lab
BlackHatAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
CyberGen IQ Assessment
Haystack SolutionsJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
CyberStart Game
Helical LevityJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Cybersecurity Threat Hunting: Go Deep With Wireshark
Wireshark FoundationJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Essentials in Malware Analysis
Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud)Jan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Packets: How to Capture & Analyze Using Wireshark
Wireshark FoundationJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
SANS Beginner-Level CTF
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)Jan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
SOC Core Skills
Antisyphon TrainingJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
GIAC CertificationsMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
GIAC CertificationsMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIAFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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University of Maryland Extension
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Technology Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Present
Hired to provide onsite and remote information technology services to 160+ diverse end users across 11 University of Maryland Extension (UME) offices and five Research & Education Centers. Performed user and computer account management on Windows Active Directory server and maintained folder permissions on Windows File servers. CYBERSECURITY: ➤ Reduced phishing attacks by encouraging end users to use caution when opening emails and report suspicious activity. ➤ Improved information security by enforcing University’s data compliance policies based on 4-tier data classification standard that impacts how data can be leveraged and where it can be stored. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: ➤ Oversaw procurement of new computer equipment by obtaining quotes from vendors for best pricing and SLAs. ➤ Adapted phone and network services to accommodate unique needs of each office. ➤ Collaborated with extended information technology team made up of UME colleagues. ➤ Installed, upgraded, and configured Windows OS, software applications, hardware, and peripherals. CUSTOMER SERVICE & LEADERSHIP: ➤ Ensured best customer service by providing technical support to local and remote end users who submitted requests via in-person visit, email, help desk ticket system, phone, or text within multi-tiered help desk system. ➤ Developed educational programs, delivered onsite and remote technical training, and built public speaking skills. ➤ Empowered desktop support staff by onboarding new IT employee. Show less
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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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WiCys / SANS Security Training Scholarship Recipient
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Aug 2022 - Present
One of 60 scholarship recipients to earn the coveted WiCys Security Training Scholarship for 2022 - 2023 Tier 4 and Tier 5 programs after receiving the same scholarship to complete Tier 1, 2, and 3 stages. I will be engaging in SANS SEC401 and SEC504 courses to pursue certifications in GIAC GSEC and GCIH. Sponsored by Google, Bloomberg, Meta, and Craig Newman Philanthropies, the scholarship is awarded to a select group of aspiring security professionals who engage in a 9-month, 4-stage program that helps them hone their skills and earn up to three GIAC certifications. Show less
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Mentee
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Cyversity recognizes that women and underrepresented minorities sometimes need a little extra hand in making connections, networking, career pathing, improving communication skills, getting insight into cybersecurity roles, and gaining interview and resume-writing skills. The Mentorship Program matches Cyversity Member mentees with senior industry leaders and encourages communication and learning. Cyversity recognizes that women and underrepresented minorities sometimes need a little extra hand in making connections, networking, career pathing, improving communication skills, getting insight into cybersecurity roles, and gaining interview and resume-writing skills. The Mentorship Program matches Cyversity Member mentees with senior industry leaders and encourages communication and learning.
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Education
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UC San Diego
Bachelor of Science - BS, Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution (Major) & Computer Science (Minor)
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