Kaitlyn DeValk (@kaitlyn_devalk) is an active-duty Coast Guard officer who works in cybersecurity. She recently completed her Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and previously completed a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at the US Coast Guard Academy. Her professional experience is primarily in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and SOC duties. Her certifications include GCIH, GPEN, and CISSP.