CURRICULUM VITA
Joshua D. Brooks
January 2009


1.  PERSONAL INFORMATION

Email:            jbrooks79@q.com  / jdbrooks@iastate.edu

Phone:           719-483-0083

2.  POSITIONS

    7/2008 – current    Sr. Systems Administrator, NORAD/US Northern Command, FTI Inc.
   
    5/2006 – 7/2008    Information Systems Security Officer, United States Air Force    Offutt AFB, Nebraska
   
8/2004 – 5/2006    Network Analyst for Strategic Automated Command Control System
Offutt AFB, Nebraska (USSTRATCOM)
    5/2001 – 8/2004    Network Security Specialist, The Pentagon
   
5/1999 – 5/2001     Communications Center Processor/Helpdesk Technician, RAF Lakenheath
United Kingdom
    1/1999 – 5/1999    Student Leader, Air Force Computer Communications Technical Training School
Keesler AFB, Mississippi

3.  EDUCATION

    5/2009 – current    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, Iowa
            enrolled in M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction

    9/2008 – 5/2009    REGIS UNIVERSITY, Denver, Colorado
            Graduate Courses, IT Audits, IT concepts, Research Methods
            (3.85 GPA)
            9 s.h.

    3/2008 – 7/2008    EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Richmond, Kentucky
            Graduate Courses, Juvenile Justice, Organizational Behavior in Corrections
            (4.00 GPA)
            6 s.h.

    1/2007 -- 6/2007    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – OMAHA, Omaha, Nebraska
            Public Administration, Economics (3.85 GPA)
            6 s.h. (graduate) / 5 s.h. (undergraduate)

    8/2004 – 7/2006    TROY UNIVERSITY, Troy, Alabama
            Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Cum Laude, (3.58 GPA)
            Concentration in American Politics
            Minor in Military Science

    1/2003 – 8/2004    NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Alexandria, Virginia
            17 s.h.

    1/2001 – 10/2003    COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
            Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology

    1/2000 – 1/2001  UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – EUROPE, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
            4.0 GPA
            9 s.h.


4.  RESEARCH INTERESTS

    Cybercrime, computer fraud, hacking, systems auditing, decision support systems, social engineering and     countermeasures, cyber-terrorism, 3d virtual collaboration, psychology of computer use, and more


5.  AWARDS AND HONORS

    Honor Graduate, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX, 1999
    Student Leader Yellow Rope, Technical Training School, Keesler AFB, MS, 1999
    Senior Airman Below the Zone, RAF Lakenheath, UK, 2001
    Air Force Commendation Medal, 2004
    Air Force Achievement Medal, 2001
    Army Commendation Medal, 2003
    Meritorious Unit Award
    Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
    Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
    Air Force Good Conduct Medal
    National Defense Service Medal
    Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Long Duration)
    Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon
    United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Ribbon
    Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School, Bolling AFB, DC, 2003

6.  FORMAL COMPUTER TRAINING COURSES

     Computer Communications Systems Operator Training, Keesler AFB, MS, 1999
    Workgroup Manager Training Course, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, 2000
    Computer Security Fundamentals, Learning Tree Corporation, Washington, DC, 2001
    Information Systems Security Fundamentals, Mantech Corporation, Chantilly, VA, 2006
    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), New Horizons Corp, Omaha, NE 2006
    Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH)/Network Defense Associate, New Horizons Corp, Omaha, NE 2007


7.  COMPUTER TRAINING TUTORIALS COMPLETED

    Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level I, II, and III, Dept. of Defense CBT
    CISSP Preparation
    Dept. of Defense Directive “8570” Training (for IT Security Professionals)
    Cisco CCNA Overview Course
    Cisco Network Security Level 1
    Computer Forensics Specialist
    Hardening Windows Operating Systems
    Computer Networking (LAN, MAN, and WAN) Fundamentals
    Security+ Preparation Course
    Computer Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
    Wireless Communication and Network Security
    OSI Protocol Layers
    IP Addressing and Subnetting
    PC Systems Installation, Configurations, Maintenance
    Operating Systems Configuration
    PC Systems Optimization
    PC Desktop Storage and Settings
    Systems Auditing Procedures
    Windows XP, Vista
    Microsoft Office Product Course
    Apple Macintosh Operating Systems
    A+ (Computer Hardware) Course
    Information Assurance Training
    Fundamentals of the UNIX Operating System
    Firewall Administration
    Networking Protocols
    Web Design
    Federal Information Systems Security Awareness v. 1.0 (Federal Info Security Management Act 2002)
   

     
8.  SPEECHES AND PRESENTATIONS IN PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS

    Brooks, J.D. (2007, June) Presentation entitled “Preventing Social Engineering Attacks in the Workplace” presented at the Offutt Air Force Base at a meeting of VIP’s consisting of USAF planners and program coordinators.  55th Wing Plans and Programs Directorate, Offutt AFB, NE.

    Brooks, J.D. (2008, February).  Presentation entitled “Computer Security is Everyone’s Responsibility” presented to Offutt Air Force Base security professionals electronically.  Offutt AFB, NE.

    Brooks, J.D. (2007, November).  Presentation entitled “Privileged Computer User Training” presented electronically to USAF Advanced Programs community.  Offutt AFB, NE, et al.

 
9.  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

    Brooks, J.D. (2003, November). Created Criminal Investigation Task Force (CITF) Emergency Preparedness Plan for IT Systems presented electronically.  This was a procedural manual for FBI, CIA, Air Force OSI, Navy’s NCIS, and other agencies for use during natural disasters.  The IT equipment was integral to locating international terrorists.  Ft. Belvoir, VA. 

    Brooks, J.D. (2005, July).  Developed SACCS Online Training System.  Strategic Automated Command Control Systems (SACCS) is a nuclear arsenal linked database.  Created a master training plan for 25 workers on 300 advanced tasks (both a manual and an electronic hot-linked document).  Diagrams, checklists, and emergency procedures were added.  Air Combat Command (the major command to which Offutt AFB is a member base) presented me with a “Star Performer” award in recognition of the plan.  Offutt AFB, NE.



11.  PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
   
        Sun Developer’s Network – member
        Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – student member



12.  PERSONAL/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

        Knights of Columbus