Michael Hayhurst Jr

Michael Hayhurst Jr. is a Cyber Operations Analyst at the North Carolina Department of Insurance since August 2022, utilizing AV tools like Cisco AMP and CrowdStrike Falcon to manage AV-related events and monitor Rubrik’s Security and Ransomware dashboard. Prior experience includes roles as a Desktop Support Technician at the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, where responsibilities included providing desktop support and managing the Windows Defender deployment project, and as a Technical Support Analyst at the N.C. Department of Labor, delivering Tier I, II, and III technical support and conducting forensic analysis. Michael's background also includes technology support roles with the North Carolina Department of Justice and North Carolina State University, complemented by earlier positions as a PC Technician and Junior System Administrator. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security from Strayer University and an Associate of Arts in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.