Trent Combs
Covington,KY
Summary
Entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in incident response, log analysis, and digital forensics. Skilled in Splunk, Wireshark, and AWS, with a foundation in threat detection and attack analysis. Combines technical training with 5+ years of customer-facing experience to communicate findings clearly and support business operations. Experienced with identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats to protect sensitive data. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of network security protocols and tools to prevent unauthorized access. Track record of implementing effective incident response strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Development Intern
Real Property Management Midwest
Ft. Thomas, KY
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Designed and deployed a multi-room inspection web application using Google Apps Script, reducing manual report creation time by automating PDF generation and stakeholder delivery via Google Drive and Gmail.
- Replaced an 8-page JotForm workflow with a custom web application, improving user experience and enabling conditional logic, digital signatures, and automated approval routing.
- Partnered with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, iterating on features such as dynamic form logic and PDF formatting.
Sales Representative
Clean Eatz Café
Newport, KY
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Managed high-volume online and in-store meal plan orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time fulfillment.
- Built strong customer relationships by recommending solutions aligned to health goals, driving repeat business.
- Resolved customer issues by identifying root causes and coordinating solutions across teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity; Minor in Computer Science
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05-2026
Skills
- Programming & Tools: Python, Java, C, Bash, Git, AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)
- Cybersecurity: Splunk SPL, incident response, digital forensics (FTK Imager, Autopsy, Volatility, Magnet RAM Capture, Wireshark), reverse engineering (Ghidra, FLOSS), Active Directory concepts, Kerberoasting, network security fundamentals
- Security Operations: log analysis, attack-chain reconstruction, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, technical documentation
- Systems & Networking: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), TCP/IP fundamentals, virtualization (VMware), command-line tooling
- Certifications: CompTIA Security (In progress); CISSP (In progress)
- Strengths: Clear communication, attention to detail, fast learner, customer-focused problem solving
Websites
Certification
CompTIA Security+ (In progress); CISSP (In progress)
Timeline
Software Development Intern
Real Property Management Midwest
08.2025 - 05.2026
Sales Representative
Clean Eatz Café
07.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity; Minor in Computer Science
Northern Kentucky University