HELLO, I'M
Jason Banister
DeVry University Cyber Security Graduate
About
MY BACKGROUND
I am a recent graduate of DeVry University, earning an Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security. I have a passion for Cyber Security, particularly Ethical Hacking, and aspire to contribute to the industry. Browse my site to learn more about my journey and aspirations.
Education
WHAT I'VE LEARNED
July 2024–October 2025
DeVry University
Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security
GPA: 4.0
1996
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science
Wichita Falls, TX
GPA: 3.50
ASSOCIATIONS
National Society for Leadership and Success
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Experience
WHERE I'VE WORKED
Sept 2019--Present
United States Postal Service, Rural Mail Carrier
Primary since 2021
Deliver letter mail and parcels to customers in and
around Redfield, SD
Oct 2016--Present
The Banister Group, LLC, Owner
South Dakota based company which offers diverse services to customers in Northeast South Dakota. TBG has seen
a 300% profit increase since its inception.
Skills
WHAT I CAN DO
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•Networking
•Linux distributions (Python, Debian, Fedora, Kali, Ubuntu)
•Information systems security (attack vectors and surfaces, defense strategies, and policies regarding the safeguarding of data, networks, and devices)
•Infrastructure security (identifying vulnerabilities and implementing defensive measures as well as wireless security, risk assessment, intrusion detection, disaster recovery, firewall architecture, and cryptography)
•Incident response and digital forensics (techniques in cyber incident investigation, system defense, digital evidence gathering, and cyber security threat response)
•Cybersecurity architecture and engineering (deploying enterprise-wide solutions, and understanding compliance policies to defend against cyber threats)
•Ethical hacking (the techniques used by hackers to find system vulnerabilities—footprinting--before they can be exploited, learning to identify and fix weaknesses in applications, networks, and systems to strengthen security and prevent cyber threats)
The Cybersecurity/Ethical Hacking tools which I have gained experience with and been exposed to include, but are not limited to: •Wireshark
•Nmap
•Snort
•OWASP
•AWS Security Hub
•Microsoft Defender
Awards & Certifications
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Interests
Ethical Hacking
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Cybersecurity
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