Aaron Boston

Cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in protecting critical infrastructure across government, industrial, and enterprise environments. Experienced in vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies aligned with compliance standards. Brings a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to threat detection and infrastructure integrity.

Prepared to apply technical expertise and analytical capabilities to strengthen security postures in corporate or public sector cybersecurity roles.

Cybersecurity Analyst (Virtual Experience) at Mastercard (Forage) (2025-10 – Present)

• Conducted routine analyses on network traffic and system behaviors within high-traffic enterprise network simulations to proactively identify anomalies.
• Identified and neutralized simulated phishing threats, reducing overall organizational risk through advanced email security analysis.
• Drafted comprehensive technical security awareness modules and written reports addressing human-centric vulnerabilities and social engineering tactics.
• Utilized SIEM-related methodologies to log, track, and generate documentation for incident identification and regulatory reporting within an enterprise context.

Electrician Trainee at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (2023 – 2024)

• Maintained critical electrical infrastructure within high-security, restricted federal zones, adhering strictly to rigorous government compliance and safety standards.
• Ensured 100% audit readiness under intense regulatory oversight by meticulously documenting technical maintenance workflows and security protocol adherence.
• Collaborated with cross-functional technical teams to support mission-critical power systems under high-pressure, time-sensitive operational environments.

Safety & Risk Monitor (Fire Watch) at Trade Team LLC (2020 – 2021)

• Conducted continuous environmental threat assessments to neutralize fire hazards and life-safety risks in heavy industrial settings.
• Optimized risk-reporting workflows to ensure immediate response to hazards, maintaining strict alignment with OSHA and corporate safety policies.
• Analyzed complex industrial work areas for potential patterns of risk, providing actionable data and recommendations to supervisors to mitigate workplace hazards.

Certificate in Cybersecurity – California Institute of Applied Technology (2027)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity – Tidewater Community College (2025-12)

Certificate in Cybersecurity Bootcamp – University of Richmond (2022-04)