Summary
Overview
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects
Timeline

Ashwin Shobana Anilkumar

Aberdeen,United Kingdom

Summary

Junior Security Analyst

As a motivated cybe­rsecurity graduate, I possess industry-re­cognized certifications and hands-on project e­xperience. I'm e­ager to leverage­ my knowledge in incident re­sponse, threat intellige­nce, and vulnerability assessme­nt to contribute effective­ly as a Junior Security Analyst at Jobs via eFinancialCaree­rs. I'm ready to apply my skills and passion for cybersecurity to support the­ Security Operations and infrastructure se­curity efforts at Legal & Gene­ral.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certification

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen
09.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore
06.2018 - 06.2021

Skills

    Technical Skills:

  • Network Fundamentals: OSI Stack, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), SMTP
  • Threat Actor Techniques: Port Scanning, Web Application Attacks, DDoS, Lateral Movement
  • Log Analysis and PCAP Analysis
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • File Analysis: Extracting Indicators, Reporting, Mitigations
  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Systems:
  • Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk and QRadar
  • Incident Response Tools and Techniques: Familiarity with incident response frameworks and tools
  • Threat Intelligence Integration: Understanding of threat intelligence sources and utilization
  • Vulnerability Assessment Tools: Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools
  • Malware Analysis: Basic understanding of malware analysis techniques
  • Penetration Testing: Experience with penetration testing methodologies and tools
  • Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)
  • Soft Skills:

  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Attention to Detail and Accuracy
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management and Prioritization

Certification

  • Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path, Cisco
  • Google Cybersecurity Specialization, Coursera
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals(SC-900), Microsoft
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council
  • CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003, CompTIA

Projects

AI-based Bot Detection in Social Networks

  • Developed an AI-powered system to detect and delete fake accounts on social media platforms.
  • Utilized real-time detection through an AI model connected to major social media platforms via APIs.
  • Addressed issues like fake news, opinion manipulation, and privacy invasion caused by fraudulent bots.

Smart Attendance Management System

  • Designed and implemented a system for schools to automate attendance using face detection, recognition, and body temperature checks.
  • Improved efficiency and hygiene in the attendance process, particularly relevant in the post-pandemic era.

Timeline

University of Aberdeen - Master of Science, Computer Science
09.2022 - 09.2023
Jain (Deemed-to-be University) - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
06.2018 - 06.2021
Ashwin Shobana Anilkumar