SOC Analyst Aspirant · Blue Team · Threat Detection & Incident Response

I'm a postgraduate student (MCA) at St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, with a focused interest in Blue Team security operations. My work centers on log analysis, SIEM workflows, phishing investigation, and endpoint security — the practical, day-to-day craft of a SOC analyst.

I build projects that simulate real-world SOC scenarios: from detecting login anomalies to documenting structured incident reports. I'm actively sharpening my skills through platforms like TryHackMe and picoCTF.

Cybersecurity

• SIEM: Splunk, Wazuh
• Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, VirusTotal, Shodan
• Domains: Phishing Analysis · Log Correlation · Incident Response · Anomaly Detection · Endpoint Security

Programming

• Python · Java

Networking

• TCP/IP · DNS · HTTP/HTTPS

Databases

• MongoDB · Redis

Email forensics · IOC identification · SOC-style reporting

Analysed a multi-stage phishing and ad-fraud campaign targeting job seekers. Performed email header and URL analysis to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and produced a structured SOC incident report covering findings, impact assessment, and mitigation steps.

Behavioural analysis · Threat detection · Python

Built a system to flag unusual login activity by analysing patterns across time, location, and frequency. Designed to reflect a real-world SOC use case: detecting account compromise through behavioural baselines rather than signature-based rules.

Endpoint investigation · Microsoft Defender · Incident documentation

Investigated a suspicious executable flagged by Microsoft Defender. Analysed alert details, assessed potential system impact, and documented containment and remediation steps in a structured incident format aligned with SOC workflows.

Secure authentication · Python

Developed a tool that evaluates password security across multiple criteria — length, complexity, and common patterns — to help enforce stronger credential practices.

• TryHackMe → tryhackme.com/p/pooja974

• Deepening SIEM skills (Splunk & Wazuh use cases)
• Expanding hands-on CTF and lab experience
• Building towards a SOC Tier 1 analyst role

Open to entry-level SOC roles, internships, and cybersecurity collaborations.