Stephanie N. Pacheco Cruz

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance with a bachelor’s in Computer Science and industry certifications including CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC). Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills. Known as a reliable, organized team player with a passion for cybersecurity, creative problem-solving, and technology-driven solutions. Currently applying hands-on knowledge in threat detection, risk assessment, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance (NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR). Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization in an entry-level cybersecurity, SOC analyst, or IT security support role, and continuously grow as an information security professional.

• CompTIA PenTest+, 07/01/24
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySa+), 02/01/24
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), 11/01/23

Capstone Project – M.S. in Cybersecurity, The Security of AI in Automated Cybersecurity Tools, Developed and deployed a Model Monitoring and Validation System (MMVS) for securing AI models in SIEM, IDS, and EDR systems, Addressed adversarial input, model poisoning, and data drift with real-time monitoring and input validation, Integrated explainability tools (SHAP, LIME) to enhance interpretability and analyst trust, Applied NIST AI Risk Management Framework and ISO/IEC 23894 standards for governance, Reduced false positives by 25% and improved model reliability in adversarial testing scenarios

National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), 09/01/24