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dylan copp

work@dylancopp.comtampa, fl
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summary

graduate with a bachelor of science in cybersecurity, certified in security+, cybersecurity analyst+, blue team level 1, and tryhackme security analyst level 1. hands-on experience with windows, macos, and linux systems, networking, system configuration, and troubleshooting through technical labs and a comprehensive home lab. detail-oriented problem solver committed to responsive, customer-focused technical support and a positive user experience.

education

bachelor of science in cybersecurity

university of south florida

december 2023

experience

grocery clerk

earth fare · oldsmar, fl

march 2022 - april 2023

  • assisted customers by answering questions, locating products, and providing friendly, responsive service to resolve customer needs.
  • maintained and organized inventory across grocery, dairy, and frozen food departments while ensuring products were properly stocked and rotated.
  • supported multiple departments as needed, collaborating with team members to provide efficient service and maintain quality standards.

projects

homelab

  • built and maintain a comprehensive it/cybersecurity homelab using proxmox, opnsense, pivpn, pi-hole, unbound, wazuh, splunk, openvas, and wireshark to gain hands-on experience with virtualization, networking, system administration, and troubleshooting.
  • configured and managed virtual systems, network services, dns, vpn connectivity, firewall rules, and security monitoring across the lab environment.

tryhackme

  • completed 150+ hours of hands-on cybersecurity labs and challenges, gaining practical skills in cyber threat intelligence, network traffic analysis, endpoint monitoring, security information and event management, and digital forensics and incident response.
  • gained experience with tools such as splunk, wazuh, elk, event viewer, wireshark, and autopsy.
  • ranked in the top 1% globally.

certifications

  • comptia security+ june 2024
  • comptia cybersecurity analyst (cysa+) august 2024
  • security blue team blue team level 1 (btl1) november 2024
  • tryhackme security analyst level 1 (sal1) june 2025

skills

  • windows, macos, and linux operating systems
  • microsoft office suite
  • networking: lan, wi-fi, vpn, dns, osi model
  • system administration and troubleshooting
  • powershell
  • wireshark
  • siem platforms: splunk, wazuh, elk
  • virtualization: proxmox, virtualbox, vmware
  • customer service
  • technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • documentation and reporting
  • communication
  • collaboration
  • adaptability
  • attention to detail
  • time management