Varshini
SOC Analyst
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SOC Analyst with 3 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, incident investigation, and incident response for enterprise banking environments. Skilled in analyzing security alerts using SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and EDR (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender), performing log analysis and threat detection, and investigating indicators of compromise (IOCs) using tools such as VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, and WHOIS. Experienced in phishing email investigation, email security, and analyzing common cyber attacks, with strong working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, Cyber Kill Chain, and the NIST Incident Response Framework. Focused on accurate alert triage, structured incident response, and clear incident documentation in enterprise security operations.
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SOC Analyst
EDEX Technology Private Limited
Jul 2023 - Present
Monitored and analyzed security alerts using SIEM tools including Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel to identify potential threats and suspicious activity across the enterprise environment. Investigated and responded to security incidents, including phishing attacks and unauthorized access, through detailed log analysis and root cause identification. Investigated phishing emails and suspicious email activity as part of email security monitoring, identifying malicious senders, links, and attachments. Investigated suspicious IP addresses, domains, URLs, and file hashes using VirusTotal, WHOIS, and AbuseIPDB to support incident investigations. Conducted in-depth log analysis from servers, endpoints, and network devices to detect anomalies and prevent potential security breaches. Monitored endpoint activity using EDR platforms including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Sophos EDR, and Cortex XDR to identify and investigate suspicious activity. Monitored IDS/IPS alerts, endpoint telemetry, and SIEM logs to identify suspicious activities and support security investigations. Applied the NIST Incident Response Framework during security incident investigation and response, supporting alert triage and structured escalation. Analyzed common cyber attacks and identified indicators associated with malicious activity to support proactive detection efforts. Documented and prepared incident reports and dashboards for management review. Tracked emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and industry trends to continuously strengthen detection and response practices.
Education
B.Sc. - KLE's Jagadguru Tontadarya College
- · Afghanistan
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