Howdy — I’m Reed Eggleston #
I’m an entry-level cybersecurity professional with a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, focused on becoming a strong SOC analyst through deliberate, hands-on practice.
This site is where I document what I’m learning, how I think through investigations, and the systems I build along the way.
Currently open to SOC Analyst I opportunities.
Connect with me on LinkedIn.
What I’m Actively Working On #
HackTheBox #
- 48 Machines Pwned
- 6 Sherlocks Completed
- 15 Challenges Solved
Focus: Reconnaissance, Initial Access, Lateral Movement, and Privilege Escalation.
LetsDefend #
- 12 Courses (107 Lessons) Completed
- 7 Alerts Closed Correctly
- 8 Challenges Completed
Focus: SOC Alert triage, sandbox malware analysis, distinguishing true/false positives, and documentation.
Education #
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science — Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Certifications #
(ISC)²
- SSCP
CompTIA
- CySA+
- PenTest+
- Network+
- A+
- Project+
(Not listing certifications that have lapsed — happy to discuss.)
Experience #
Managed Service Provider (MSP) Technician #
Digital Fire Team (2017, ~6 months)
Worked in an MSP environment supporting client systems and technical operations.
Used SolarWinds for monitoring and troubleshooting across multiple environments.
This role gave me early exposure to:
- Operational uptime expectations
- Escalation workflows
- Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders
Summer Intern #
Delta Risk (2015)
Assisted in developing web-based tools to support tabletop exercise documentation and planning.
Contributed to:
- Translating operational requirements into technical functionality
- Supporting structured security planning processes
Volunteering #
CyberTexas Foundation (2020–2022) #
Supported a nonprofit by translating leadership goals into technical designs and implementation plans.
- Provided technical guidance during stakeholder planning discussions
- Helped bridge communication between technical and non-technical audiences
Beyond Security #
- I read manga & Chinese cultivation novels.
- I think opossums are underrated.
Connect #
If you’re interested in collaborating, comparing notes, or talking through investigations, feel free to reach out.
