Harsimar Preet Kaur
Brampton,ON
Summary
- Proactively defended enterprise networks by leveraging advanced SIEM tools (Splunk) and cloud security configurations, achieving a 40% increase in threat detection accuracy.
- Led digital forensic investigations to uncover root causes of security incidents, effectively mitigating risks and strengthening overall cyber defenses.
- Streamlined security operations by developing automated scripts in Python, reducing manual workload by 35% and enhancing incident response times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security policies and safeguard cloud infrastructure, preventing data breaches and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst
CANPRO TECH INC.
05.2024 - Current
- Conduct internal audits to identify areas of improvement within the organization''s information security program.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into existing infrastructure.
- Conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Reduce vulnerabilities by performing thorough penetration testing on a regular basis.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential security products and services.
- Mitigate risks associated with remote access by implementing strict access controls for external users.
SOC Analyst
Advance Computers
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Reduced false alarms by fine-tuning intrusion detection system configurations based on historical analysis of incidents.
- Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
- Provided technical support during high-priority incidents, ensuring timely resolution with minimal impact on business operations.
- Improved incident management workflows through streamlined communication between SOC Analysts, IT departments, and other relevant parties.
- Implemented automated tools for continuous monitoring of system logs, reducing manual efforts by the team.
Network Security Analyst
Amar Enterprises
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more.
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
- Created standardized incident response program to outline immediate and consistent remediation of security breaches.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for new security technologies, selecting the most suitable solutions based on cost-effectiveness and performance capabilities.
- Analyzed network traffic patterns to detect suspicious activities and thwart potential attacks in realtime.
Education
Cybersecurity Bridging Program - Cybersecurity
Sheridan College
Mississauga, ON02-2025
Security Operations Analyst Program - Cybersecurity
Npower Canada
Toronto, ON02-2025
Master of Science - Forensics Science
Chandigarh University
India07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SGGSWU
India06-2019
Skills
- Threat intelligence
- Security awareness training
- Vulnerability assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Compliance management
- Wireshark software
- Cybersecurity expertise
- Penetration testing
applications and tools
Project management: Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, Trello
Operating systems : Windows, Android, iOS, Mac OS, Linux
Applications & Tools: Microsoft Excel, Azure Sandbox , virtual box
Security Tools: SIEM, Burp Suite, ColdBox, Firewalls
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Microsoft certified SOA
- Career essentials in cybersecurity
- Linux for developers
- Fortinet associates for cybersecurity
- Cisco junior cybersecurity analyst
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
CANPRO TECH INC.
05.2024 - Current
SOC Analyst
Advance Computers
01.2022 - 03.2024
Network Security Analyst
Amar Enterprises
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cybersecurity Bridging Program - Cybersecurity
Sheridan College
Security Operations Analyst Program - Cybersecurity
Npower Canada
Master of Science - Forensics Science
Chandigarh University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SGGSWU
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