Hello, I am
Zachary Bryce
Cybersecurity Researcher & Threat Hunter
Top-ranked cybersecurity expert with a proven record in ethical hacking, incident response, and cyber defense. Adept at applying cutting-edge techniques to safeguard digital assets.
⫸ About Me
I am a highly motivated and results-oriented cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of experience researching APT groups & methodology, incident response, vulnerability management, and attack path analysis.
Passionate about safeguarding digital assets and continuously learning new techniques to counter evolving threats. Proven ability to analyze complex security challenges, implement robust solutions, and lead cross-functional teams. My background spans from competitive ethical hacking to deep web investigations and corporate network defense.
⫸ Career Experience
Investigative Analyst
Jan 2021 – PresentKentross Properties | Austin, TX
- Utilized advanced OSINT and SOCINT to conduct complex investigations.
- Deep Web and Social Media APIs analysis to gather disparate data points.
- Collaborated with legal teams to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
Process Supervisor
Jun 2013 – Dec 2020BMW | Greenville, SC
- Designed, configured, and maintained firewalls and IDPS solutions.
- Monitored network traffic for anomalies using Wireshark and Snort.
- Assisted in development of network security policies.
03. Technical Arsenal
Security Tools
- Splunk, Elastic Stack
- Nessus, Photon, XSStrike
- Metasploit, Burp Suite
- Autopsy, Volatility, Maltego
Networking
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- Cisco ASA Firewalls
- VPNs (IPsec, OpenVPN)
- Wireshark, Snort
Scripting & Code
- Python (Automation/Tools)
- Bash/Shell Scripting
- PowerShell
- SQL
OS & Cloud
- Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, CentOS)
- Windows Server / AD
- AWS & Azure Security
- Docker, KASM, VMware
Compliance
- NIST CSF
- ISO 27001
- MITRE ATT&CK
- GDPR / HIPAA
04. Certifications & Awards
CompTIA Security+
Core cybersecurity concepts and practices.
UCF Cyber Defender Pro
Advanced defensive security operations.
TDX Incident Response Pro
Real-world incident response simulation.
DoD Sentinel-One Competitor
Real-world offensive simulation.
Competitive Rankings
"These rankings reflect elite performance and problem-solving skills against thousands of the world's best cybersecurity professionals in practical, hands-on challenges."
⫸ Technical Distribution
Proficiency Analytics
Offensive Security & Ethical Hacking
Proven through top rankings on HackTheBox and TDX Arena. Expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and exploit development to proactively identify and fix security weaknesses.