About
Motivated Cybersecurity professional seeking an entry-level SOC Analyst role, with hands-on experience in security monitoring, log analysis, and incident response using IBM QRadar, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, and Cortex XDR, with network monitoring experience using PRTG Network Monitor. Passionate about identifying threats and contributing to the protection of organizational systems.
Skills & Expertise (42)
Work Experience
Cyber Security Intern
Hala Infosec
Sep 2025 - Present
Monitored and analyzed TCP/UDP-based network traffic and HTTP/HTTPS protocol behaviour. Used SIEM tool IBM QRadar and network monitoring platforms like PRTG to ensure network performance and detect anomalies. Conducted log analysis of endpoints, firewalls, and servers with Cortex XDR and Microsoft Defender to identify indicators of phishing, brute-force attacks, malware infections (e.g., trojans, worms, ransomware). Leveraged Darktrace and other anomaly detection platforms to detect unusual patterns of network and user behaviour for proactive threat identification. Mapped attack behaviours to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain to improve detection accuracy. Escalated true positive alerts based on severity, aligning the response with the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability). Participated in incident response by gathering necessary artifacts such as logs, timestamps, and IP information for escalation and documentation. Acquired hands-on experience with OSI Model layers, encryption basics, and threat classification in a SOC environment. Utilized Microsoft Entra to manage and monitor identity and access management, including conditional access and authentication events. Prepared daily incident summary reports and actively contributed to blue team discussions and shift handovers.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering - Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
2019 - 2023 · Afghanistan
Intermediate (PCM) - A.P. Model Junior College, Mulakkayavalasa
2017 - 2019 · Afghanistan
