Zachary Bryce

Cybersecurity Professional

About Me

A highly motivated and results-oriented cybersecurity professional with 5 years of experience researching APT groups & methodology, incident response, vulnerability management, and attack path analysis. Passionate about safeguarding digital assets and continuously learning new techniques to counter evolving threats. Proven ability to analyze complex security challenges, implement robust solutions, and lead cross-functional teams.

Career Experience

Investigative Analyst

Kentross Properties | Austin, TX | Jan 2021 – Present

  • Utilized advanced OSINT and SOCINT to conduct complex investigations to locate POI for financial obligations - debt collections.
  • Deep Web and Social Media APIs analysis to gather disperate data points to convert a digital footprint to a physical one.

Process Supervisor

BMW | Greenville, SC | Jun 2013 – Dec 2020

  • Designed, configured, and maintained firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and VPN solutions.
  • Monitored network traffic for anomalies and security breaches, utilizing tools like Wireshark and Snort.
  • Assisted in the development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with IT operations to ensure secure deployment of new infrastructure components.

Technical Skills

Security Tools:

  • ✔ SIEM: Splunk, Elastic Stack, Cloudflare 0-Trust, QRadar
  • ✔ Vulnerability Scanners✔: Nessus, ☢Photon, ☢XSStrike, Reconnoitre
  • ✔ Penetration Testing✔: ☢AADInternals, ☢Sliver-C2, Metasploit, Masscan, Burp Suite
  • ✔ Forensics✔: Autopsy, Volatility Framework, ☢Maltego
  • ✔ Network Analysis✔: Wireshark, Snort, ☢Bloodhound

✔ Programming & Scripting:

  • ✔ Python (Automation, Scripting, Tool Creation)
  • ✔ Bash/Shell Scripting (Automation, TOol Creation, OS Function)
  • ✔ PowerShell
  • ✔ SQL

✔ Operating Systems & Platforms:

  • ✔ Windows Server (Active Directory, GPO)
  • ✔ Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Kali)
  • ✔ Various C2 Frameworks (☢Havoc, ☢Sliver, ☢Cobalt Strike)
  • ✔ AWS, Azure (Security Services)
  • ✔ Virtualization (Docker, ☢KASM, VMware, VirtualBox)

Networking✔:

  • ✔ TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • ✔ Firewalls (Cisco ASA)
  • ✔ VPNs (IPsec, SSL VPN, OpenVPN, Wireguard)
  • ✔ Routing & Switching

Frameworks & Standards:

  • NIST CSF, ISO 27001
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • OWASP Top 10
  • GDPR, HIPAA (Compliance)

Zachary Gelb

Elite Cybersecurity Professional

A top-ranked and certified cybersecurity expert with a proven record of excellence in competitive ethical hacking, incident response, and cyber defense. Adept at applying cutting-edge techniques to identify and mitigate complex security threats.

Competitive Rankings

#1
In The United States
TDX Arena Hacking Challenges
Top 500
In The World
HackTheBox

These rankings reflect elite performance and problem-solving skills against thousands of the world's best cybersecurity professionals in practical, hands-on challenges.

Industry Certifications

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CompTIA Security+

Core cybersecurity concepts and practices.

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UCF Cyber Defender Pro

Advanced defensive security operations.

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TDX Arena Incident Response Professional

Real-world incident response simulation.

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Department of Defense Sentinal-One Competitor

Real-world offensive simulation.

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