Teron Spears

Investigated simulated cyber incidents using threat intelligence and root cause analysis techniques; documented findings and recommended remediation steps aligned with the NIST incident response framework. Analyzed security event data to identify attack vectors; produced structured investigation reports communicating technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Cybersecurity Investigator – Virtual Experience - IBM (Forage) - Remote

(2025-12)

• Investigated simulated cyber incidents using threat intelligence and root cause analysis techniques; documented findings and recommended remediation steps aligned with the NIST incident response framework.
• Analyzed security event data to identify attack vectors; produced structured investigation reports communicating technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Independent IT & Cybersecurity Researcher - Personal Home Lab & CTF Practice - Remote

(2024-01)

• Designed and deployed virtualized home lab using VirtualBox with Windows, Ubuntu, and Kali Linux environments to practice network segmentation, firewall rule configuration, and system hardening.
• Completed 20+ TryHackMe challenges covering Linux privilege escalation, network enumeration, and SIEM log analysis, applied Wireshark for packet capture and traffic analysis.

Associate / Inventory Analyst - FedEx - Edison, NJ

(2023-03)

• Delivered technical and operational support in a fast-paced logistics environment, processing 1,000+ items per hour with 99% accuracy.
• Collaborated with the Problem Solve team to resolve inbound discrepancies, maintaining 99% accuracy in inventory processing and fulfillment.

B.A. - Information Technology and Informatics - Rutgers University — New Brunswick, NJ (2028-08)

A.A.S. - Cybersecurity - Middlesex College — Edison, NJ (2025-05)