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Yigit Serdar

Richmond,Canada

Summary

Hi, I'm Yigit, a Jr Cyber Security Threat Analyst with a passion for keeping organizations safe from cyber threats. I have a solid foundation in Cyber Security and a keen eye for detail, which helps me identify and mitigate potential risks. I understand the importance of risk management and use my expertise to develop and implement effective security measures that ensure the protection of critical assets. I'm always expanding my knowledge of emerging threats and attack vectors. I enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and peers to share my knowledge and expertise and learn from others. I'm dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field, and I look forward to continuing to grow and develop my skills as a cybersecurity professional.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Analyst

mThreat Technologies Inc
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Leveraging hands-on experience in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats in IP reputation and email security field
  • I have contributed significantly to enhancing the organization's security posture
  • Adept at conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing effective security controls, and developing incident response strategies
  • Analyzed and documented spam email samples which were armed with malicious payload
  • Monitored network traffic and took action on suspicious IP addresses by adding them into appropriate reputation lists.
  • Communicated with clients and resolved their issues regarding the status of their IP reputation.
  • Worked with SpamAssassin
  • Created filtering rules for SpamAssassin using RegEx
  • Gained Experience with using Linux OS.
  • Increased efficiency with VIM.
  • Gained Experience with Bash.

Asset Manager

MDA
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • I was hired as an, , responsible for managing the company's extensive IT asset inventory and documenting financial expenses
  • In this role, I played a vital part in ensuring efficient asset tracking, optimization, and compliance within the organization
  • Increased proficiency with Microsoft Excell

Server

Cucina Piccolo Italian Restaurant
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Managed up to 10 tables at once

Sales Clerk

Best Buy
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted customers with their technology related questions - Handled money and managed cash registers
  • Ensured that the floor is clean and organized

Networking Intern

X10 Technologies
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Throughout my internship, I actively collaborated with the network engineering team to assist in the design, configuration, and maintenance of the company's network infrastructure
  • Gained experience with basic Networking Concepts
  • Learned basic Networking configurations.
  • Gained experience with Cisco Packet tracer

Sales Clerk

Save-On-Foods
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required - Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs - Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.

Education

BTech, Information Technology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC
04.2024

High School Diploma -

Richmond Secondary
Richmond, BC
06.2018

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Sinav Secondary School
2013

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Middle East Technical University Elementary School
2010

Skills

  • Spamassassin
  • Bash
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
  • Threat Analysis
  • Information Security
  • Linux
  • SQL
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Ghidra
  • IT Operations
  • Regular Expression

Certification

Model United Nations


Issued by Beştepe Schools · Oct 2015


Model United Nations at YCMYN 2015

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Information Security Analyst

mThreat Technologies Inc
02.2023 - 05.2023

Asset Manager

MDA
07.2022 - 09.2022

Server

Cucina Piccolo Italian Restaurant
02.2022 - 05.2022

Sales Clerk

Best Buy
09.2021 - 12.2021

Networking Intern

X10 Technologies
03.2021 - 04.2021

Sales Clerk

Save-On-Foods
10.2019 - 03.2020

BTech, Information Technology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

High School Diploma -

Richmond Secondary

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Sinav Secondary School

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Middle East Technical University Elementary School
Yigit Serdar