about me

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Hi, I’m Tom Rutt — a cybersecurity analyst driven by a deep curiosity for uncovering threats, investigating digital trails, and strengthening organizational resilience from the inside out.

Currently working as a Cyber Security Operations Analyst, I’m embedded on the front lines of enterprise defense, where I respond to incidents, triage alerts, and investigate suspicious activity across complex environments. My hands-on experience spans Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, and Data Analysis, giving me a sharp eye for both the technical and contextual details that matter most during security events.

I’ve played key roles in projects such as:

• Privileged Access Management (PAM) – providing business and data analysis to secure critical access pathways.
   
• Enterprise Entra ID Hardening – helping reduce identity risk and improve organizational hygiene.
   
• Application Control (AppLocker) Rollout – implementing policy-driven application whitelisting to strengthen endpoint security.
   

These experiences sharpened not only my detection and response skills, but also my appreciation for policy, governance, and risk — a dual perspective that fuels my passion for Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR).

I’m now focusing my development on becoming a DFIR Examiner — combining technical analysis, forensic methods, and strategic insight to investigate cyber incidents and support evidence-based decision-making.

Outside of my day job, I’m passionate about security education, and making cybersecurity more accessible to broader audiences.