Dedicated and detail-oriented cybersecurity analyst with 2 years of experience in junior cybersecurity roles. Proficiency in analyzing security threats, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in conducting vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and incident response. Seeking to leverage hands-on experience and academic background in a challenging cybersecurity co-op/internship role to contribute effectively to organizational security objectives.
Network Security: Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Incident Response: Ability to respond to security incidents promptly, including analyzing security breaches, mitigating risks, and implementing corrective actions
Vulnerability Assessment: Using Wireshark, OpenVAS, Angry IP Scanner, Nmap (Network Mapper) Nessus to conduct scans and assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implementing policies and technologies for controlling and managing user access to systems and data
Ethical Hacking: Understanding of ethical hacking techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities for the purpose of improving security defenses
Awareness and Training: Educating users and stakeholders about cybersecurity best practices and promoting a security-conscious culture within the organization
* Encryption: Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms, key management, and SSL/TLS protocols for securing data in transit and at rest
Risk Assessment and Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks to an organizations assets and developing strategies to mitigate them
Security Monitoring: Utilizing tools and techniques for continuous monitoring of networks and systems to detect and respond to suspicious activities
Cybersecurity Tools:- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), Splunk, Kibana, Microsoft Azure Antivirus Software, Penetration Testing Tools, etc
* Security Auditing and Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (eg, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, GDPR, PCI DSS) and conducting audits to ensure compliance