SUMMARY
CompTIA Security+ and Splunk Core User Certified Cyber Security Analyst with 4 years of IT and cybersecurity experience, highly skilled in performing incident response, detecting network vulnerabilities, and phishing attacks. Specialized in monitoring and analyzing potential and active threats, performing triage, and remediation for security events by using security tools and processes. A confident communicator, open minded, problem solver and self- motivated with a growing passion for cybersecurity. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Splunk Enterprise, IBM Qradar, CrowdStrike Falcon, Sentinel One, Proofpoint, Tenable Nessus, VirtualBox, Nmap, Zenmap, Malware & Phishing Analysis, Wireshark, PCAP Analysis, Windows, macOS, Kali Linux, OWASP, TCP/IP - OSI model, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, VirtualBox, Metasploit, Cyber Kill Chain, NIST framework.
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Raleigh NC
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MERAL YOGURTCU
Cyber Security Analyst
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cyber Security Analyst CyberNowLabs Sterling,VA May, 2021-Present
Monitor and analyze security event data from multiple telemetry sources such as network elements and security devices (Firewalls, IPS, NIDS, Secure Web/Email Gateways), tracking findings through remediation, reporting and escalation.
Perform logs analysis on SIEM solutions, identify security anomalies, and provide recommendations to the technical teams and customers via IBM Resilient and Jira ticketing system.
Conduct static and dynamic analysis to determine the legitimacy of files, domains and emails using OSINT tools such as Virus Total, IBM X-Force, Central Ops, Abuse IP, URL Scan, Whois Lookup, PhishingTank, MX Toolbox, Hybrid Analysis, Any Run, and Joe-Sandbox
Analyze PCAP files for anomalies, detect malicious network activities, and examine the details of the infected host and write IOC on executive summary.
Experience in using various tools like Splunk Enterprise, IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Proofpoint, Wireshark, Tenable Nessus and Nmap.
Review existing policies and guidance to ensure compliance with National Institutes of Technology (NIST) Risk Framework.
Support Specialist Plentymer Cary, NC Jan, 2018 - April, 2021
Provided assistance and maintenance to computer systems and hardware.
Responded to customer queries in a timely and accurate way, via phone, email or chat
Monitored products on the company website and follow up sold products
Managed inventory process, analyze and report product malfunctions
Coordinated the process of wrapping, packing and preparing products for shipping. Dean of Students Bilim Innovation HS Almaty, KZ Jan, 2014-Dec, 2017
Assisted in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior and attendance.
Supervised discipline throughout the student body and participates in disciplinary hearings when applicable.
Supported teachers with behavior management plans and strategies.
Worked with student services staff in providing guidance and motivation for student success and in collaboratively developing plans for students who struggle.
Communicated with students, parents, and staff in a timely manner regarding student behavior and attendance.
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Master of Arts in Teaching ESL (Turkish)
Suleyman Demirel University Almaty, Kazakhstan-2013
Bachelor of Arts in History
Selcuk University Konya, Turkey-1999
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
CompTIA Security+
Splunk Core User Certified
IBM Cyber Security Analyst Professional Certificate
CompTIA CySA+ (In Progress)
Web Application Security - Netsparker Hands-on Training
Cloud Computing Fundamentals Training
Vulnerability Management- Nessus Tenable & Qualys Guard Hands-on Training LANGUAGES
English
Turkish
Kazakh