Ashley Blanton

B.S. in Cybersecurity | UNC Charlotte Graduate

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

About

Entry-level cybersecurity professional with a B.S. in Computer Science from UNC Charlotte. I have hands-on experience securing and monitoring systems in lab and virtual environments, with a focus on security operations, incident detection, and vulnerability management. Through coursework and home lab projects, I’ve worked with Active Directory, SIEM tools, firewall configuration, and network traffic analysis. I’ve practiced identifying suspicious activity, analyzing logs, enforcing access controls, and responding to security alerts in simulated enterprise environments. I also gained foundational exposure to digital forensics and penetration testing through academic projects, including evidence analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security reporting. I’m seeking an entry-level role in cybersecurity or IT security where I can apply my foundational skills, continue learning, and contribute to protecting systems and data in a real-world environment.

Experience

  • Student at University of North Carolina at Charlotte