MALINI L

Entry-level cybersecurity professional with knowledge of SIEM monitoring, incident triage, log analysis, and threat detection. Skilled in security fundamentals, network protocols, and vulnerability assessment with hands-on practice in labs and platforms like TryHackMe.com. CompTIA Security+ and Google cloud security certified. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and motivated to grow into SOC L1/L2 analyst roles.

TryHackMe Labs | February 2025 – Present

Skills Gained - Cyber security 101 path, SOC path, SAL1 preparation

• Completed multiple hands-on blue team labs simulating real-world SOC operations, focusing on detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats.
• Monitoring logs using tools like Splunk and ELK Stack
• Investigating security incidents using SIEM dashboards
• Identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) and attacker techniques based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Analyzing event logs from Windows and Linux systems
• Creating structured incident reports and alert documentation

Google Cloud Cybersecurity | Coursera | February 2025

• Configured IAM roles, Shielded VMs, VPC firewall rules, and Cloud KMS encryption keys in live GCP labs.
• Triaged findings in Security Command Centre, wrote Cloud Logging queries, and forwarded logs to a SIEM.
• Enabled Binary Authorization and Workload Identity for secured GKE workloads.
• Built an alert pipeline with Pub/Sub + Cloud Functions to automate incident response actions.
• Investigated telemetry in Chronicle and completed a capstone designing a CIS-aligned secure GCP architecture.

Tata Cyber security Analyst Job Simulation on Forage | February 2024

• Completed a job simulation involving identity and access management (IAM) for Tata Consultancy Services, collaborating with a Cyber security Consulting team.
• Acquired expertise in IAM principles, cyber security best practices, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Delivered comprehensive documentation and presentations, showcasing the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.