CHRISSY

FORD

Tampa, FL.

Experience

Cybersecurity Support Specialist

All Covered (Present)

Manage the end-to-end delivery of security awareness training through KnowBe4, including onboarding, deployment, and maintenance of client accounts.

Apply security best practices, collaborate with cross-functional security teams, and stay informed on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.

Engage directly with clients to explain security concepts, provide ongoing support, and foster long-term relationships during their active engagement.

Healthcare Recruiter

Trustaff (2022)

Ensured 100% compliance with licensing and credentialing requirements for travel nurse recruitment
projects, resulting in successful placements and increased revenue for the company

Streamlined the nurse recruitment process and achieved an increase in nurse satisfaction scores for
strategic accounts through data-driven pipeline management.

Creative Marketing Designer

A-LIGN (2018-2019)

Led end-to-end creative projects, resulting in a boost in brand awareness for conferences, social
media, print, and digital content.

Implemented project management tools to track project timelines and budgets, leading to an
increase in productivity.

Boosted the alignment of the creative design process with the marketing objectives by working crossfunctionally
with SMEs, sales, marketing, and executive teams.

Media Coordinator

22Squared (2017-2018)

Successfully managed advertising projects with exceptional accuracy; maintained budget
reconciliation and vendor invoicing.

Analyzed data to monitor campaign performance and achieve goal KPIs. Improved processes and
implemented tools to increase efficiency.

Acted as Super User for new campaign management software, delivering training and support for the
team, resulting in increased efficiency and faster adoption of the new software.

Education

St. Petersburg College

Associates in Arts (2014)

University of FLorida

Bachelors of Science (2014)

SANS Women’s Cyber Academy

Spring 2024 Cohort – Fall 2024 Program Completion

Certifications Completed: GFACT, GSEC

Certifications in progress: GCIH

What I AM

Currently

Working on

TryHackMe

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I am actively working in TryHackMe to gain practical experience and proficiency in the domains of networking, cybersecurity, and operating systems, particularly Linux. Through this platform, I’m immersing myself in real-world scenarios and challenges, honing my skills in configuring and securing networks, understanding vulnerabilities, and gaining proficiency in Linux-based environments. This hands-on approach not only enhances my knowledge but also equips me with the practical expertise necessary to excel in the dynamic fields of networking and cybersecurity.

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Projects

  • Installed a Kali Linux virtual machine on my computer to use for TryHackMe exercises and future projects.
  • Set up a LAMP stack on an Ubuntu 22.04 server. Installed and configured this Wordpress site. Will continue to manage and troubleshoot server + WP related issues.

Certifications

GFACT – 5/2024

GSEC – 8/2024

GCIH – In Progress

GIAC Advisory Board Member