Ta1al
Security Analyst & Developer
Pakistan
Cybersecurity-focused Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in SOC operations, SIEM (Wazuh), network security, and incident response. Experienced in deploying and monitoring security infrastructures using pfSense firewalls, ELK/Wazuh SIEM, and log analysis tools. Strong understanding of network protocols, intrusion detection concepts, vulnerability assessment, and malware analysis through internships and security labs.
Experience
SOC Analyst
ITSOLERA PVT LTDMonitored and analyzed security events in a self-hosted SOC and developed automated alerting pipelines to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
- Deployed and configured Wazuh SIEM integrated with pfSense firewall for centralized security monitoring
- Built automated incident alert pipeline using Python and n8n to forward high-severity security events
- Analyzed firewall logs, blocked traffic, and security alerts using Wazuh dashboard for threat investigation
Cybersecurity Fellowship
BuildablesGained hands-on experience with attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, and security monitoring using industry tools and techniques.
- Conducted controlled attack simulations and vulnerability assessments to evaluate system security posture
- Performed SOC monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using logs and traffic inspection tools
- Identified and mapped Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) from simulated attack environments
- Produced incident response reports and security hardening recommendations
IT Intern
Jauharabad Sugar Mills Pvt LtdAssisted in enterprise network deployment and provided technical support for hardware, software, and network troubleshooting in a production environment.
- Assisted in enterprise network deployment, including CCTV systems and OLT configuration
- Gained exposure to VLANs, routing, access control, and network segmentation
- Provided technical support for hardware, software, and network troubleshooting in production environment
Education
University of Sargodha
Computer Science — BSCGPA: 3.8/4.0
- President of Programming Society
- Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence