Steven Loucks

Navy Veteran | Business Owner | Cybersecurity Student

I’m a cybersecurity student at WGU building real-world labs, certifications, and documentation to launch a second career in cyber defense.

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My Journey into Cybersecurity

After 20+ years operating tower cranes, managing Domino’s stores, and running a high-demand luxury auto transport business, I’ve transitioned into cybersecurity. My work has always required precision, responsibility, and problem-solving — the same mindset I now apply to digital systems and infosec.

I’m currently earning my B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at WGU, and building out professional lab environments and documentation to prove what I can do.

Why Cybersecurity Now?

This career shift isn’t random — it’s the next evolution. For years, I operated tower cranes in high-risk environments where attention to detail meant the difference between safety and catastrophe. Every operation demanded total focus, precision under pressure, and the ability to adapt in real time — hour after hour, day after day.

Now, I’m applying that same mindset to cybersecurity. Through hands-on labs, certifications, and degree work at WGU, I’m building the technical foundation to contribute in SOC operations, automation, and threat detection. This isn’t just a new career — it’s a continuation of how I’ve always worked: calm under pressure, committed to doing the job right, and never afraid to take on complex challenges.

Certifications

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Lab Projects

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SOC Automation Lab

Automating alert triage using Shuffle, Elastic Stack, and Slack integrations.

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Active Directory Lab 1.0

Set up a basic AD domain controller with DHCP, DNS, OUs, and users.

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Active Directory Lab 2.0

Expanded AD with GPOs, PowerShell automation, and segmentation.

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Detection Lab 1.0

Standalone detection-focused environment with EDR, IDS, logging pipeline, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.

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Blog

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Writeups and reflections on tools, techniques, and lessons learned in labs.

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Contact

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Want to get in touch? You can reach me via LinkedIn or email.

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