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Shahana Parveen

Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst | SOC & Threat Detection | Vulnerability Assessment | Network Security | Hands-On with Security projects | Open to Opportunities

Hyderabad

< 1 year of work experience

UptoSkills
Oct 20254 mosJan 2026

Remote

Gained hands-on offensive security experience conducting vulnerability assessments and web application penetration testing using industry-standard tools in real-world scenarios. * Performed network reconnaissance and service enumeration using Nmap to identify open ports, running services, and potential attack surfaces across target systems. * Conducted web application security testing with Burp Suite — identifying vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and directory traversal, and validating findings with SQLMap and FFUF. * Executed controlled exploitation and post-exploitation exercises using Metasploit to demonstrate impact of discovered vulnerabilities in a supervised environment. * Used Gobuster for directory and file brute-forcing to uncover hidden web application endpoints during assessments. * Produced structured vulnerability assessment reports documenting findings, severity ratings, and remediation recommendations — mirroring professional penetration testing deliverables. * Followed standard security testing methodologies and responsible disclosure workflows throughout the internship. This internship helped me strengthen my analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and practical understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals.

Education

Shadan College Of Engineering And Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer science and engineering

Shadan College Of Engineering And Technology

20224 yrs2026

Intermediate, MPC

sri chaitanya junior college

20202 yrs2022

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Headline

Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst | SOC & Threat Detection | Vulnerability Assessment | Network Security | Hands-On with Security projects | Open to Opportunities

About

I'm an aspiring cybersecurity professional and fresher with a strong interest in SOC operations, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and network security. I’ve built a practical foundation through hands-on internship experience, cybersecurity labs, and personal security projects focused on identifying vulnerabilities and understanding real-world attack techniques. During my cybersecurity internship, I worked with tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, SQLMap, Metasploit, FFUF, Nikto and Gobuster to perform security scanning, testing, and vulnerability assessment on web applications. I also gained experience documenting findings and following standard security testing workflows. I’m familiar with core cybersecurity concepts including networking fundamentals, web application security, vulnerability assessment, and basic incident response workflows. I actively explore security concepts through self-learning, labs, and projects because I believe cybersecurity is a field where continuous learning matters the most. One of my key projects was a Python-based Password Vault toolkit that included password strength analysis, password generation, breached password checking, and secure hashing concepts. I’ve also explored secure cloud storage concepts using blockchain and SHA-256 hashing techniques in academic projects. What motivates me is understanding how systems can be exploited and learning how to build stronger defenses against evolving threats. I enjoy problem-solving, analysing security issues, and continuously improving my technical skills. Currently, I’m building toward: • SOC Analyst and Cybersecurity Analyst roles • Threat detection, log analysis, and incident triage • Expanding my knowledge in SIEM and defensive security • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and CEH I’m open to full-time opportunities, internships, and collaborations in cybersecurity where I can learn, contribute, and grow as a security professional. 📩 Let’s connect!

Location

Hyderabad

Work experience

Cybersecurity intern at UptoSkills, Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 · 4 mos, Remote, Gained hands-on offensive security experience conducting vulnerability assessments and web application penetration testing using industry-standard tools in real-world scenarios. * Performed network reconnaissance and service enumeration using Nmap to identify open ports, running services, and potential attack surfaces across target systems. * Conducted web application security testing with Burp Suite — identifying vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and directory traversal, and validating findings with SQLMap and FFUF. * Executed controlled exploitation and post-exploitation exercises using Metasploit to demonstrate impact of discovered vulnerabilities in a supervised environment. * Used Gobuster for directory and file brute-forcing to uncover hidden web application endpoints during assessments. * Produced structured vulnerability assessment reports documenting findings, severity ratings, and remediation recommendations — mirroring professional penetration testing deliverables. * Followed standard security testing methodologies and responsible disclosure workflows throughout the internship. This internship helped me strengthen my analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and practical understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer science and engineering, Shadan College Of Engineering And Technology

Intermediate, MPC, sri chaitanya junior college

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