Farhana Hossain
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong background in monitoring network and information systems, investigating security incidents, and enhancing SOC operations. Dedicated to leveraging expertise in SIEM tuning, threat analysis, and risk assessment to protect organizational assets and improve overall security posture. Committed to staying abreast of emerging threats and technologies, and contributing to effective risk management and security awareness initiatives. Seeking to apply my skills in a dynamic and challenging environment to advance organizational security and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Security Analyst
LANDMARK TECH SOLUTIONS
03.2023 - Current
- Investigated and responded to security incidents, including performing root cause analysis and remediation activities.
- Conducted log and network traffic analysis using Wireshark, while performing various security-related tasks.
- Utilized open-source intelligence tools to investigate and recommend appropriate blocking for malicious phishing emails, domains, and IPs, analyzing an average of 350 to 450 suspicious emails daily through tools such as Proofpoint.
- Supported day-to-day operational tasks related to the ongoing support of the Security Operation Center, creating training plans, and conducting training for SOC resources.
- Designed, architected, and implemented security standards, controls, and specifications for securing infrastructure and applications across multiple security domains such as Identity and Access Management, Network and Infrastructure Security, Logging and Monitoring, and Data Protection.
- Designed Azure Sentinel and Log Analytics solutions and migrated from on-prem SIEM to Sentinel SIEM.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive security enhancement initiative, resulting in a 20% reduction in security risks within Azure environments, implementing physical access controls in conjunction with Azure IAM Role Based Access Control (RBAC) to enhance overall security posture and regulatory compliance.
Cyber Security Analyst
LANDMARK TECH SOLUTIONS
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored network and information systems, promptly responding to security alerts and notifications of potentially malicious activity to safeguard organizational assets.
- Identified, reported, and investigated potential security incidents, conducting initial triage and impact assessments to determine the severity and response needed.
- Escalated critical events to SOC Analysts for in-depth investigation, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security threats.
- Tuned SIEM filters and correlated events to enhance monitoring capabilities and improve detection accuracy.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of SOC standard operating procedures, ensuring operational efficiency and consistency.
- Stayed current with evolving threats, trends, and technologies, and facilitated knowledge sharing within the team to strengthen collective security posture.
- Assisted in information security risk assessments and supported security investigations, training, and awareness initiatives to bolster organizational resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
American International University-Bangladesh
Skills
Azure Stack: Azure Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access, Azure AD Connect, Azure Networking
Security Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)
Cloud Platforms and Services: Azure IAM (Identity and Access Management), Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Virtual Networks
Security Standards and Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, ITIL
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Kali Linux, Parrot Security OS, Ubuntu
Soft Skills: Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Written & Verbal Communication, Time Management, Situational Awareness
Certification
Google Cyber Security Certification (Feb 2024)
Timeline
Cloud Security Analyst
LANDMARK TECH SOLUTIONS
03.2023 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
LANDMARK TECH SOLUTIONS
01.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
American International University-Bangladesh
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