Cybersecurity Professional · Orlando, FL

Robert Potter

The Cyber Wizard

Air Force veteran. ThreatLocker engineer. Zero-trust practitioner. Building a career at the intersection of operational technology and enterprise security.

Zero Trust Endpoint Security OT/ICS Threat Analysis USAF Veteran
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About Me

I started my career in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces member, where I built a foundation in access control, physical security, and incident response. That military discipline never left me.

From there I transitioned to Walt Disney World, supporting ride and show systems for six years. Working with legacy hardware, coordinating with engineering teams, and navigating real operational technology environments gave me an edge most security professionals don't have on paper.

Today I work at ThreatLocker as an Approval Request Engineer, applying zero-trust principles and analyzing endpoint behavior every day. I'm also completing my A.S. in Information Technology at Full Sail University (3.98 GPA), transitioning directly into a B.S. in Cybersecurity.

My goal is simple: bring the rigor of military service, the hands-on reality of OT environments, and the analytical depth of modern cybersecurity into a SOC or critical infrastructure role.

7+ Certifications
3.98 GPA
6yr Disney OT Exp.
4yr USAF Service

Experience

2026 — PRESENT
Approval Request Engineer
ThreatLocker

Promoted from Application Technician. Working within a zero-trust security platform focused on application allowlisting, ringfencing, and endpoint policy enforcement. Daily work includes reviewing audit logs, supporting enterprise security configurations, and working directly with security-focused tooling at the application layer.

2025 — 2026
Application Technician
ThreatLocker

Supported enterprise clients in configuring and managing zero-trust endpoint security controls. Reviewed application behavior, analyzed audit logs, and collaborated with security teams to enforce least-privilege policies across diverse environments.

2019 — 2025
Computer Ride & Show Technician
Walt Disney World

Supported legacy and modern ride systems with a focus on preventive maintenance, server and audio equipment, and coordinating with engineering teams on security-adjacent hardware upgrades. Gained direct exposure to operational technology (OT) environments, legacy system constraints, and real-world critical infrastructure operations.

2011 — 2015
Security Forces
U.S. Air Force

Access control operations, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security procedures in high-accountability environments. Built foundational discipline in physical and operational security that continues to inform every technical role.

Academic Background

2026 — 2027 (TARGET)
B.S. Cybersecurity
Full Sail University

Continuing directly from A.S. program. Focus on advanced security engineering, threat intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection.

2025 — 2026
A.S. Information Technology
Full Sail University · GPA 3.98 · Course Director's Award

Coursework covering cloud networking (Azure, SDN, VPNs), cybersecurity fundamentals, scripting, network design, and security infrastructure planning. Course Director's Award recipient, January 2026.

Certifications

[COMPTIA]
Security+
CompTIA
[COMPTIA]
Network+
CompTIA
[COMPTIA]
CySA+
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
[COMPTIA]
CSAP
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
[ISC2]
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2
[GOOGLE]
Cybersecurity Certificate
Google
[GOOGLE]
IT Support Professional
Google

Projects

PROJECT_01
College Writeups & Lab Work

Documented coursework including network design, security infrastructure planning, VLAN segmentation, Active Directory implementation, and hands-on lab configurations.

Python Active Directory VLANs Azure
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PROJECT_02
Marconi Law LLC — Network Design

Designed and implemented a segmented office network including VLAN architecture, IP schema (192.168.30.0/24), firewall rules, Active Directory, and a full WordPress + Ghost deployment with NginX reverse proxy on Docker.

Network Design VLAN Docker NginX
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PROJECT_03
Zero Trust World 2026 — Lab Support

Assisted with live lab exercises at ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World conference including SQL injection demos, Metasploit exploitation, AI model hacking, and USB Rubber Ducky demonstrations.

Metasploit SQL Injection Zero Trust Red Team
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PROJECT_04
Cyber Labs & TryHackMe Writeups

Home lab work and TryHackMe challenge writeups covering penetration testing, privilege escalation, network analysis, and security tooling on Kali Linux, Windows Server, and custom VM environments.

Kali Linux Nessus Wireshark Nmap
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Skills

Endpoint & Zero Trust
  • ThreatLocker platform
  • Application allowlisting
  • Ringfencing policies
  • Audit log analysis
  • Endpoint policy enforcement
Vulnerability Management
  • Nessus scanning
  • CVSS-based prioritization
  • Risk triage & mitigation
  • Security posture assessment
Networking & Systems
  • Active Directory & DNS
  • VLAN design & segmentation
  • Firewall rule management
  • Azure cloud networking
  • Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, Rocky)
  • Windows Server
Scripting & Tooling
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • GitHub Actions (CodeQL, Bandit)
  • Wireshark & Nmap
  • Metasploit
OT / ICS
  • Legacy system operations
  • Purdue Model familiarity
  • Compensating controls
  • NIST SP 800-82 (working knowledge)
  • IEC 62443 (working knowledge)
Community & Recognition
  • DC407 — DEFCON Orlando chapter
  • BSides Orlando — 18hrs volunteer
  • Bowtiesecurityguy Podcast guest
  • Ginger Hacker Initiative contributor

Get In Touch

I'm always open to connecting with security professionals, exploring new opportunities, and contributing to the community. Whether it's a role, a collaboration, or just a conversation — reach out.

// Current Status
Open to Opportunities

Currently working as an Approval Request Engineer at ThreatLocker while actively pursuing growth into EDR, SOC Analyst, or OT/ICS cybersecurity roles. Completing A.S. in IT at Full Sail University, June 2026. CompTIA SecOT+ in progress for November 2026.