DoD Secret Clearance

About The Cyber Protocol

DoD-vetted offensive security specialist delivering ethical, compliance-first penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and defense hardening for organizations that demand zero-compromise security.

Mission

To provide elite-level offensive security services rooted in real-world classified experience, ensuring clients receive proactive, actionable intelligence to outmaneuver threats.

Core Values

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Integrity & Ethics

Strict adherence to Rules of Engagement, full transparency, and zero tolerance for unauthorized actions.

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Compliance-First

Experience in STIG/RMF/NIST-aligned environments ensures every engagement meets regulatory and security standards.

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Results-Driven

Focus on real-world impact: prioritized findings, remediation guidance, and continuous improvement.

Credentials & Experience

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Secret Security Clearance

Active U.S. Department of Defense clearance, enabling work in classified and high-sensitivity environments.

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DoD Environments

Hands-on support for NIPR/SIPR networks, STIG/RMF compliance, anomaly monitoring, patch validation, firewall/VPN support, and incident containment in mission-critical settings.

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Certifications

  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate
  • SANS Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) – In Progress (GIAC GPEN, GCIH, GXPN track)
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Hybrid Red-Blue Expertise

Adversary simulation, exploit validation, detection rule engineering (SIEM/EDR), network forensics, malware analysis, Python/PowerShell automation for threat hunting and misconfiguration detection.

Our Approach

Every engagement is built on strict ethical standards: written Rules of Engagement (RoE), precisely scoped testing, non-destructive methods, full transparency, and prioritized remediation guidance. Experience in classified environments ensures a compliance-first mindset with zero tolerance for shortcuts or risk.