•Develop a secure, scalable cloud environment using    Microsoft Azure
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•Design and diagram a three-tier cloud   architecture,    including   documented data   flows
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•Evaluate how Microsoft Copilot AI   enhances security,    scalability, and   data    management within Azure
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•Receive hands-on training in Azure  fundamentals, cloud     security best    practices, and Qualys Total Cloud
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•Present final findings and deliver an   executive summary     showcasing    technical    insights and recommendations

•Build and assess a secure cloud   environment in AWS
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•Design and deploy a three-tier web   architecture in the    GSU AWS    sandbox
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•Perform a risk and compliance assessment   using Qualys   Total Cloud and    Prowler
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•Evaluate security against NIST 800-171,    NIST 800-53, ISO    27001, and    SOC 2
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•Complete training in AWS cloud and   security fundamentals   with weekly    faculty   reviews
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•Present findings and deliver a joint  executive summary   with   recommendations

•Develop an AI Governance framework and  evaluate   Operational    Technology (OT)   security capabilities
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•Design and diagram an application  architecture using    Smartsheet Data    Shuttle
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•Analyze internal and external data flows and   assess   Fortinet OT security    tools
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•Complete training through CISA modules,  LinkedIn  Learning, and    Smartsheet, with   weekly faculty review    sessions
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•Deliver a final presentation and a multi-page   executive  summary with    findings, lessons    learned, and governance   recommendations

•Develop an AI-augmented workflow for   vulnerability    detection and    remediation in   cloud-native environments
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•Work at the intersection of Site Reliability   Engineering  (SRE) and  Cybersecurity using  tools like Wiz, GitHub    Copilot, JIRA, and   Azure   platforms
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•Build a lightweight framework that extracts   vulnerability   data from Wiz    via its REST   API
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•Apply AI-supported triage to prioritize  issues and automate JIRA ticket   creation   with remediation recommendations

•Support the Security Culture Team at   LexisNexis Risk  Solutions in   strengthening    organization-wide security     awareness

•Develop security-focused blogs, articles,   and presentations

•Gain hands-on experience with  cybersecurity concepts,  communication  strategies, and professional workplace      practices

•Contribute to human-centric security  efforts that protect    customer and     employee data

•Assist in broader initiatives that enhance the company’s   overall security   culture