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
Integrity & Ethics
Strict adherence to Rules of Engagement, full transparency, and zero tolerance for unauthorized actions.
Compliance-First
Experience in STIG/RMF/NIST-aligned environments ensures every engagement meets regulatory and security standards.
Results-Driven
Focus on real-world impact: prioritized findings, remediation guidance, and continuous improvement.
Credentials & Experience
Secret Security Clearance
Active U.S. Department of Defense clearance, enabling work in classified and high-sensitivity environments.
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.
Certifications
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cisco CyberOps Associate
- SANS Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) – In Progress (GIAC GPEN, GCIH, GXPN track)
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.