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Cybersecurity Analyst | SOC Analyst | SIEM | Vulnerability Assessment | Source Software Developer | VAPT & Penetration Testing | Founder & Entrepreneur

About

I am a BCA graduate passionate about Cybersecurity, SOC Operations, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), and IT Infrastructure. I have hands-on experience with cybersecurity and IT tools including Wazuh, Splunk, Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus, SQLmap, and Wireshark. My areas of interest include security monitoring, SIEM, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response, network security, and endpoint security. I have worked on practical projects involving network scanning, vulnerability assessment, web application security, log analysis, and security monitoring. I am continuously improving my skills through hands-on labs, cybersecurity platforms, and real-world security scenarios. I am currently seeking entry-level opportunities as a SOC Analyst L1, Cybersecurity Analyst, VAPT/Penetration Testing Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, or IT Support/Security professional where I can contribute, learn, and grow in the cybersecurity field. Core Skills: • SOC Operations & Security Monitoring • SIEM – Wazuh & Splunk • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) • Incident Response & Threat Detection • Network & Web Application Security • Kali Linux & Security Tools • IT Support & Troubleshooting • Python, SQL, Linux & Windows • OWASP & Web Security I am open to opportunities in Bengaluru and across India.

Location

Bagalkot

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antigravity

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Work experience

IT Support Engineer at Global gateway infratech, Sep 2026 - Present · 1 mo, Bangalore

Cyber Security Specialist at White And Box - Tech Products & Services™, Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Built and secured a full-stack authentication and authorization system consisting of 16+ REST APIs and 10 database tables, deployed for 54 employees. • Designed a multi-layer security architecture using JWT authentication, secure session/cookie management, OTP-based 2FA, role-based access control (RBAC), AES-256 encryption, and CSRF protection. • Implemented secure coding practices including input validation, bcrypt password hashing, token validation, and protected-route authorization. • Identified and mitigated common web application vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR, broken access control, session-related vulnerabilities, and authentication weaknesses. • Conducted vulnerability assessment across 4 application modules, identifying and remediating 17 of 22 security issues. • Strengthened application security through vulnerability testing, remediation, authentication hardening, and secure access-control implementation.

Security Operations Center Analyst at SourceHub IT, Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 · 2 mos, • Monitored and triaged security alerts using SIEM and security monitoring tools to identify suspicious activity and potential security incidents. • Investigated Windows Event IDs including 4624 and 4625, Sysmon Events 1, 3, 7, and 11, and PowerShell activity to identify indicators of compromise and abnormal behavior. • Performed threat hunting and investigation by analyzing endpoint and authentication logs to identify suspicious processes, network connections, and user activity. • Investigated phishing emails and Microsoft Defender endpoint alerts, enriched IOCs using VirusTotal, and assessed potential security impact. • Performed incident investigation, documented findings, and escalated confirmed or high-risk incidents according to defined procedures. • Developed practical experience in SIEM monitoring, alert triage, IOC analysis, threat hunting, and incident response.

Penetration Tester at SourceHub IT, Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos, remote, • Conducted authorized penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on web applications and systems to identify security weaknesses. • Performed reconnaissance, enumeration, and security testing using tools including Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nmap, SQLmap, ffuf, and Nuclei. • Tested web applications against common OWASP vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), authentication issues, broken access control, and security misconfigurations. • Documented identified vulnerabilities, assessed potential impact, and provided remediation recommendations. • Used manual testing and automated security tools to validate vulnerabilities and improve application security posture. • Practiced responsible security testing in controlled environments and security labs.

Cyber Security at CodeAlpha, Mar 2025 - Apr 2025 · 2 mos, Remote, • Developed PortScoper, a Python-based network reconnaissance tool supporting TCP/IP scanning, OS detection, DNS analysis, and WHOIS lookups. • Developed a phishing-analysis tool to examine suspicious URLs and support phishing awareness and security analysis. • Built NetMonitor using Python and Scapy for live network traffic capture, packet analysis, protocol inspection, and security monitoring. • Applied Python scripting and networking concepts to develop practical cybersecurity tools for reconnaissance, traffic analysis, and threat awareness. • Gained hands-on experience with network security, packet analysis, reconnaissance, Python automation, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Education

bachelor of computer application (BCA), JSS STC ARTS AND COMM COLLEGE, BANAHATTI