SHAIK RIYAZ
Monitoring. Detecting. Responding. 24/7/365
Building the first line of cyber defense with precision and speed.
// MISSION RECORD · SECURITY OPERATIONSI have secured.I have monitored.I have investigated.I have analyzed.I have detected.I have escalated.
SOC ANALYSTS ARE THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST CYBER THREATS
DIGITAL ARMY 🛡️
CYBERSECURITY = PREVENTION THROUGH AWARENESS · PROTECTION THROUGH PREPARATION
Professional Summary
Cybersecurity professional focused on SOC operations, SIEM monitoring and incident response.
Motivated cybersecurity professional and aspiring SOC Analyst with a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (2025), currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ (expected Dec 2026) and EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) to strengthen core security fundamentals.
Hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, alert investigation, event correlation, incident response and threat detection through real-world lab environments including TryHackMe, LetsDefend, Hack The Box and Blue Team Labs Online.
Skilled in analysing Windows Event Logs, Sysmon, Linux Syslog and network traffic to identify and respond to security incidents using Splunk, Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel and n8n automation.
Experienced in phishing analysis, IOC analysis, threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK mapping, with a focus on improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives.
Strong understanding of SOC workflows: monitoring, investigation, escalation, documentation and reporting. Seeking a SOC Analyst position.
24/7 Threat Monitoring
Continuous telemetry surveillance, alert prioritization, and aggressive false-positive reduction to ensure zero-lag escalation.
SIEM & Log Correlation
Deep-dive SPL and KQL query investigation across authentication events, Sysmon telemetry, and firewall drop streams.
Incident Containment
Actionable quarantine workflows, host isolation protocols, and MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping to neutralize adversary pivots.
SOC Automation & SOAR
Crafting automated detection pipelines with n8n workflows, Splunk and VirusTotal enrichment, and Python scripts to streamline MTTR.
To join a forward-leaning Security Operations Center as an L1 SOC Analyst, defending enterprise assets with relentless vigilance, precise incident documentation, and continuous blue-team refinement.
Platform Badges
Real blue-team and SOC training platforms I practise on.
My Skill Matrix
Tools and techniques built through labs, internships and daily practice.
Featured Projects
Labs, simulations and builds that mirror real SOC work.
Investigations
Documented cases and issues I have solved in real-world simulations and labs.
Evidence / Screenshots
Experience & Internships
SOC internships and hands-on training, newest first.
Education Background
Languages
Leadership
- Class Representative: represented classmates, coordinated with faculty and resolved concerns (SSC, ZPHS)
- Cultural Event Coordinator: planned college events, managed volunteers and logistics, and delivered results with strong discipline (SVCET, B.Tech)
Certifications & Badges
Certificates and badges earned, plus the two in progress.
Let's Talk
Open for SOC L1 roles, internships, and cybersecurity collaborations. Available as an immediate joiner and open to relocation.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Open to relocation