Ryan Michael Mihalics-Shaw

Cybersecurity professional with a solid foundation in IT support, ethical hacking, and systems security. My training includes Per Scholas’ IT & Cybersecurity Foundations Bootcamp, hands-on labs on TryHackMe, Harvard’s CS50 course, and the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. I am currently pursuing the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification to deepen my understanding of core security principles.With a background in healthcare and customer service, I bring a calm, people-centered mindset, strong communication, and adaptable problem-solving—key strengths for identifying threats, mitigating risks, and safeguarding digital assets.Technical focus areas:• Threat analysis and vulnerability management • Network and endpoint security • Ethical hacking and penetration testing fundamentals • SOC operations and incident response I’m committed to protecting systems and people through a proactive, mission-driven approach. Open to collaborating with security teams that value curiosity, hands-on growth, and a strong work ethic.