Abhaya Dattu Dattu

Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Hyderabad, India 1+ yrs exp 89 · Excellent

About

CEH-certified cybersecurity analyst with 1+ year of experience monitoring security alerts and logs, identifying potential threats, and supporting incident response and investigation. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and vulnerability scanning using Tenable Nessus and OpenVAS. Skilled in reviewing system, firewall, and network logs for suspicious activity, investigating malware and phishing threats, and documenting incidents clearly. Comfortable working with Windows and Linux environments, writing Python scripts to support automation, and collaborating with IT teams to implement security controls.

Skills & Expertise (16)

Microsoft Sentinel Intermediate

7.2/10

Years Exp

Microsoft Defender Intermediate

7.2/10

Years Exp

Tenable Nessus Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

OpenVAS Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

malware Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Phishing Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Ransomware Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Firewall Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Windows Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

LINUX Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Python Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Splunk TCP IP DNS HTTP

Work Experience

Security Operations Engineer

Xius Corp

Mar 2025 - Present

Monitored security alerts and logs using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, identifying and analyzing potential threats and vulnerabilities. Reviewed system, firewall, and network activity logs to detect suspicious behavior and support investigation efforts. Analyzed malware and attack samples, including phishing-related threats, to extract indicators and improve detection capabilities. Performed vulnerability assessments and security checks using Tenable Nessus and OpenVAS, recommending remediation actions. Supported incident response and investigation processes, documenting security incidents and maintaining clear reports. Worked with cross-functional and IT teams to support implementation of security controls and best practices. Diagnosed and resolved a false-positive issue following agent deployment in a client environment, improving alert reliability. Stayed current on emerging cyber threats and security trends through ongoing research and CEH certification.

Security Analyst – Intern

HICTECH PVT LTD

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

Researched emerging vulnerabilities, attack techniques, CVEs, and relevant security threats. Gained practical exposure to security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response under supervision of experienced analysts. Followed established security procedures and escalation processes. Assisted engineering teams in understanding and remediating identified security vulnerabilities.