James Knapp

Cybersecurity Professional

About Me

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.

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Jan 2026

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

Attained: Dec. 2025

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification

Attained: Dec. 2025

Projects

Virtualized Network

Hypervisor used for building isolated network of virtual machines, configuring SSH for secure remote access, and practicing Linux server administration, networking, and troubleshooting.

VMware Networking Linux

Brute Force Attack & Defense

VMware SSH brute-force attacks using Hydra and configured fail2ban IPS to automatically detect and block malicious IPs after threshold violations.

IPS Vulnerability Management IAM

SIEM Integration

Configured Splunk Enterprise to aggregate and analyze security logs. Developed custom real-time Dashboard, alerts, and SPL queries.

SIEM Splunk Security Logs

Risk Assessment Report

NIST-based risk assessment for a fictional business, including risk register, threat analysis, and mitigation recommendations.

Risk Management NIST CSF Risk Analysis

Contact

Email: james@jamesmknapp.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesknapp

Location: Lakewood Ranch, Florida, US (Open to Remote)