Cybersecurity Professional
I'm a professional with 15+ years of leadership experience in the martial arts industry transitioning into IT & Cybersecurity. My background in program management, policy development, and stakeholder communication has given me a unique perspective.
I'm passionate about helping organizations build robust security frameworks, manage compliance requirements, and create a culture of security awareness. My approach combines technical knowledge with strong communication skills to bridge the gap between security teams and business stakeholders.
Jan 2026
Attained: Dec. 2025
Attained: Dec. 2025
Hypervisor used for building isolated network of virtual machines, configuring SSH for secure remote access, and practicing Linux server administration, networking, and troubleshooting.
VMware SSH brute-force attacks using Hydra and configured fail2ban IPS to automatically detect and block malicious IPs after threshold violations.
Configured Splunk Enterprise to aggregate and analyze security logs. Developed custom real-time Dashboard, alerts, and SPL queries.
NIST-based risk assessment for a fictional business, including risk register, threat analysis, and mitigation recommendations.
Email: james@jamesmknapp.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesknapp
Location: Lakewood Ranch, Florida, US (Open to Remote)