Ben Yallew

Cyber Security Projects

• Monitored and investigated security alerts in lab environments, analysing suspicious activity using Microsoft Defender, SIEM dashboards, and network traffic tools such as Wireshark.
• Supported incident response by identifying root causes, assessing impact, and assisting with containment and remediation steps.
• Managed and optimised security tools including Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Defender for Endpoint, and custom Python/Bash automation scripts.
• Performed vulnerability assessments and supported penetration testing activities, validating findings and providing remediation guidance aligned with OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Built and maintained a multi‑OS security lab (Windows Server, Kali Linux, VirtualBox, VMware) to simulate endpoint attacks, Active Directory compromise, and internal threat scenarios.
• Assisted with developing security policies, secure configuration baselines, and hardening guidelines for systems used in academic and project environments.
• Produced clear technical reports documenting incidents, vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and recommended improvements.

Cyber Security Projects

Coventry University — Coventry, UK January 2025 – Current

• Conducted vulnerability assessments and security testing using recognised methodologies, supporting remediation activities and improving overall security posture.
• Investigated security events, analysed logs, and identified indicators of compromise using SIEM concepts and defensive monitoring techniques.
• Implemented security tools and controls to improve system reliability and reduce exposure to common threats.
• Applied secure coding practices and collaborated with peers to strengthen application and infrastructure security.
• Developed automation scripts to streamline scanning, reporting, and validation tasks across security operations workflows.
• Contributed to the creation of security standards and best practices for academic systems and project environments.