GURPREET SINGH
Brampton,ON
Summary
Passionate Cyber Security Analyst with over four years of experience fortifying organizations against digital threats. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Metasploit, and SIEM for threat identification, with expertise in cloud technologies and virtualization. Dedicated to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats through robust incident response strategies. Let's connect and reinforce digital security together!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
XpWallet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India)
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
- Reduced risk exposure through the development of comprehensive security policies and procedures.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Educated employees about cybersecurity best practices, reducing instances of user-related incidents significantly.
- Enhanced cybersecurity measures by implementing advanced threat detection tools and incident response strategies.
Security Analyst
SafeAeon Pvt. Ltd. (U.S.A)
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilized SIEM solutions, including IBM QRadar and Elasticsearch, along with the EDR tool Sentinel One, to monitor and analyze security events, investigating payloads to determine the nature of incidents.
- Collaborated with the Threat Intel team to create SIEM rules and identify vulnerabilities, enhancing proactive threat detection capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with security standards through the implementation of Secpod Saner now.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate countermeasures.
Tier 2 Technical Support Analyst
Virgin Media (Ireland)
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Offered technical support to Virgin Media customers and technicians, resolving issues pertaining to Broadband, TV, and VOIP services through remote access tools.
- Utilized BMC Remedy for ticket management, efficiently raising and closing tickets, while also generating technical reports.
- Resolved complex technical issues for clients, enhancing overall system performance.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support to endusers.
Information Security Analyst (Internship)
Health Union Technologies Ltd. (Ireland)
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented virtualization technologies, incorporating Microsoft IIS, Windows Server 2012, Kali Linux, and Active Directory.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess risks and propose remediation solutions, while also conducting vulnerability testing using Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nmap.
- Strengthened network security by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
- Enhanced system protection by designing and deploying intrusion detection systems.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON12.2023
M.Sc. in Computing in Systems and Software Security -
Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)
06.2018
B.Sc. in Computer Science -
Panjab University (PU)
06.2015
Skills
- IDS Integration
- DDoS Prevention
- Incident Response Management
- Intrusion Test Oversight
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Storage Virtualization
- User Behavior Analytics
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud Architecture Design
- Incident Response
Certification
- Certified SOC Analyst v1, ECC5180237964, 01/01/23, 12/31/25
- Cynet Security Certified Technical Solution Architect (CSTA), 03/23/22, True
- Cynet Security Certified Technical Executive (CCTE), 03/22/22, True
- Cynet Security Certified Sales Executive (CCSE), 03/20/22, True
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst
XpWallet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India)
08.2022 - 04.2023
Security Analyst
SafeAeon Pvt. Ltd. (U.S.A)
03.2022 - 07.2022
Tier 2 Technical Support Analyst
Virgin Media (Ireland)
01.2019 - 11.2021
Information Security Analyst (Internship)
Health Union Technologies Ltd. (Ireland)
08.2017 - 01.2018
Graduate Certificate - Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Conestoga College
M.Sc. in Computing in Systems and Software Security -
Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)
B.Sc. in Computer Science -
Panjab University (PU)
Skills
- IDS Integration
- DDoS Prevention
- Incident Response Management
- Intrusion Test Oversight
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Storage Virtualization
- User Behavior Analytics
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud Architecture Design
- Incident Response
Skills
- IDS Integration
- DDoS Prevention
- Incident Response Management
- Intrusion Test Oversight
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Storage Virtualization
- User Behavior Analytics
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud Architecture Design
- Incident Response