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Jada Cumberland

Cybersecurity Student

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About Me

Hi! My name is Jada Cumberland, a cyber operations student with a 4.0 GPA at Old Dominion University (NSA-CAE designated). I am interested in penetration testing, network security, and low-level operations (i.e. malware analysis, reverse engineering, exploit development). I am certified with the CompTIA Security+ and GIAC GSEC, with additional skills in programming (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript), scripting (Bash, PowerShell), network controls, and data analysis. I have experience with basic Linux and Windows operations and commands, and some coursework experience with reverse engineering and malware analysis (IDA Pro/Ghidra). My coursework has also given me basic experience with the MIPS, Windows x86, ARM assembly languages. In my free time, I enjoy playing/writing music, writing poetry, archery, reading, and video games. I am pursuing an MS in Cybersecurity at Old Dominion University with a December 2026 completion date.

  • Name Jada Cumberland
  • School Old Dominion University
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What I Do

Student Leader

Former President of the Old Dominion University Cyber Security Student Association (CS2A) and Director of External Affairs for the Blue Crown Society.

Developer

Beginner Minecraft mod developer of Horse Upgrades. Developer of the Spelunker discord.js bot (hosted with Google Cloud: Compute Engine) with over 17,500 uses.

Musician

Member of the Monarch Steel Band, piano player, and hobbyist composer.

Language Learner

Native English speaker, A2-level French learner, Beginner Russian learner

What I Did

  • Education

  • Master of Science - Old Dominion University

    Expected Graduation December 2026

    Cybersecurity

  • Bachelor of Science - Old Dominion University

    December 2025

    Major: Cyber Operations
    NSA-CAE program with an emphasis on Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and cybersecurity.

    Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Basic Circuitry/Logic (Computer Engineering), Computer Architecture, Object-Oriented Design/Programming, Linux, Computer Networking, Reverse Software Engineering, Microcontrollers, Cryptography, Theoretical Computer Science

    Projects: RDT 1.0/2.0 implementation in Java, Static analysis of WannaCry (IDA Pro), C and ARM Assembly programming with a DE10-Nano, ICS Honeypot, Risk Assessment/Penetration Test on lab environment

  • High School Diploma - Landstown High School

    June 2022

    Governor's STEM Academy cybersecurity strand graduate. Eagle Medallion recipient. Founder of the LHS Girls Who Code club. Secretary of the class of 2022. 2nd in FBLA State Cybersecurity competition.

  • Experience

  • Undergrad. Research Assistant (Funded) - INSuRE+C AY 25-26

    Detecting and Exploiting Emergent Security Behaviors in Cyber-Physical System Architectures: A Weird Machines Approach. College Advisors: Dr. Ross Gore, Dr. Sachin Shetty.

    Consolidated existing research surrounding Weird Machines and applied it to Cyber-Physical Systems, including a simulation of the Center for Secure and Intelligent System’s Wind Energy Testbed, to identify unintended behaviors and their practical use cases.

  • Cyber Summer Camp Mentor - Old Dominion University

    Summer 2025

    Taught Multi-Layer Firewall Protection with Windows Defender and pfSense to 30 students from 7th-12th grade in a lab environment, increasing skills and strengthening the next-gen workforce. Supported teaching of networking, penetration testing, Python, and other cybersecurity content. Assisted in the creation and presentation of solutions to important cybersecurity issues.

  • Naval Research Intern - NIWC Atlantic

    Summer 2023 (Network Security IPT), Summer 2024 (Risk Management)

    Installed and secured Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 containers in Docker using DISA STIGs and the NAVSEA Evaluate-STIG PowerShell script, aligning systems with RMF requirements.
    Identified bugs and suggested containerization fixes that were released in the Evaluate-STIG script, resulting in approximately $1 million saved annually.
    Performed vulnerability scans (ACAS/Nessus) and configured network firewall/router access control list.
    Utilized Microsoft Excel to transform raw data into trackable metrics and visuals (PivotCharts, PivotTables, advanced formulas), enhancing cyber-readiness reporting.
    Conducted administrative checks on workstations using RDP tools and Windows utilities.

  • Community Operations Intern - Synack, Inc.

    February 2021 - August 2022

    Utilized Google Sheets to analyze and present data to leadership monthly to influence business decisions.
    Helped create and promote a gender minority group of approximately 50 researchers to provide professional support and increase diversity in the Synack Red Team.
    Learned and discussed secure coding techniques and software vulnerabilities with a software engineer mentor.

My Projects & Works

All Programming Competitions Certificates