Honor Society® member
Keith Smith
- Information science
- Class of 2028
- Bowie, MD
Member since July 2024
About
I am an Information Science undergraduate at the University of Maryland with a strong interest in cybersecurity, leadership, and service. I actively participate in campus organizations, including serving as Secretary of the UMD NAACP Executive Board, while pursuing technical certifications and hands-on cybersecurity training. Through coursework, volunteer service, and continuous learning, I have developed skills in programming, networking, data analysis, and security. I strive to lead with integrity, contribute to my community, and prepare for a career protecting organizations and their information.
Education
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University of Maryland - College Park
Information science
2024 – Present
Honors and awards
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dean's list
Semester of 3.5 gpa or higher
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dean's list
Semester of 3.5 gpa or higher
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My goal is to build a career in cybersecurity, with interests in Security Operations (SOC), incident response, threat detection, network security, and endpoint security. I am working toward industry certifications, gaining hands-on experience through labs and projects, and developing technical skills in networking, scripting, and security analysis. My long-term goal is to help organizations protect their systems and data while continuing to grow as a cybersecurity professional.
- Outside the classroom
Hanging out with friends, shopping, coding, modeling, cybersecurity
Experience
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certified trainer
Raising Canes
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
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