Cybersecurity Analyst Account Manager

Preeti Malhotra

954-***-**** adwkcv@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/preetimalhotra1

CYBERSECURITY ANALYST

Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in security incidents and support for operational threat intelligence to effectively solve real-world problems. Experience with Splunk, Linux, and Burp Suite to identify and prevent security breaches. Exceptional communication and prioritization skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively in cross functional teams. Knowledge and understanding of the current cyber threat landscape and emerging cyber threats. Seeking an exhilarating chance to utilize and enhance my security skills while contributing to team collaboration in a company that values and prioritizes the diverse experiences and perspectives of its employees. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Incident Response: Splunk, SIEM Applications: VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, Vagrant Penetration Testing: Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure Endpoint Security Tools: Wireshark, Snort, Firewalls Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN Security Frameworks: NIST, Cryptography, MITRE ATT&CK Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, SQL OS: Windows, Linux, Kali, Ubuntu, Red Hat Developer tools: Docker, Github, Ansible Mitigations: Risk Analysis, Risk Management Digital Forensics: Autopsy EDUCATION

University of Texas – Austin Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity (May 2022 - Nov 2022) Florida Atlantic University Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Florida Atlantic University Bachelor of Arts, Sociology CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+ Certification In Progress

ISC2 CISSP Certification In Progress

SECURITY PROJECTS & SELF LEARNING

Penetration Testing

• Technologies Used: Linux, Windows

• Analyzed security flaws in web applications, networks, and systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.

• Furnished actionable recommendations on how to remediate the vulnerabilities to provide a greater level of security for the environment.

Defensive Security

• Technologies Used: Splunk {Reporting, Alerting, Dashboards}

• Developed and designed a custom monitoring solution using Splunk to report and alert on suspicious activity from Windows Events and Apache logs / log analysis.

• Created dashboards with multiple visualizations to provide in-depth analysis of attack signatures. Social Engineering Phishing Attack

• Technologies Used: Kali Linux

• Presented a simulated phishing attack using the open-source tool SET.

• Provide recommended mitigation and increase phishing awareness. Network Technologies

• Technologies Used: Microsoft Azure, Linux, Apache, Active Directory

• Utilized a variety of command-line tools such as ping, ipconfig, netstat, tracert, and arp to effectively troubleshoot and analyze system connectivity issues and assess the security posture of a network.

• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing and configuring various protocols including SSH, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, HTTP(S), Kerberos, to meet diverse requirements.

Network Infrastructure Implementation

• Technologies Used: Hyper-V Network Virtualization, Firewalls

• Gained knowledge of switches, routers, and firewalls and applied it to set up secure and efficient networks.

• Implemented network separation techniques like intranet, extranet, VLANs, and proxy servers, along with security zones, to construct secure networks.

Wireless Network Security

• Technologies Used: Linux, Wireshark, Aircrack-ng, Snort

• Studied and implemented wireless cryptographic protocols such as WPA, WPA2 in PSK and Enterprise modes, TKIP, and CCMP to identify vulnerabilities, which enhanced the ability to design secure wireless networks and prevent wireless attacks.

• Deployed IDSs/IPSs such as Snort to monitor networks, detect and analyze potential attacks, and take prompt action to mitigate threats.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Freelance Cybersecurity Coach, Volunteer, Houston, TX March 2023 – Present

• Provide guidance, advice, and support to individuals or organizations on best practices for securing their digital assets and data.

• Work with employees, teams, or entire organizations to assess cybersecurity risks, develop policies and procedures to mitigate those risks, and educate individuals on how to stay safe online.

• Stay up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and provide training or resources to help others stay informed.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Career Break, Austin, TX Personal leave, relocation June 2018 - April 2022

• Successfully managed and prioritized multiple responsibilities and tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional time-management and organizational skills.

• Showcased strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy, to identify and mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities in complex systems. Nurses’ Etc. Staffing, San Antonio, TX Senior Full Desk Recruiter and Account Manager Nov. 2017 - May 2018

• Achieved a client retention rate of 90% through the cultivation and maintenance of strong client relationships.

• Proactively identified and recruited highly qualified candidates, resulting in a 15% increase in the number of successful placements.

• Maintained a candidate satisfaction rate of 95% by ensuring a positive and efficient experience throughout the recruitment process.

AMN Healthcare, Inc., Boca Raton, FL Senior Recruiter and Account Manager, RPO Division Dec. 2015 - Oct. 2017

• Generated $500 million in revenue impact by ensuring candidate quality and fit.

• Led a recruitment team of twelve to successfully fill 75+ open positions within a 12-month period.

• Achieved a client satisfaction rate of 95% by delivering a high level of service and exceeding client expectations. TIVA Healthcare, Inc., Sunrise, FL Full Desk Recruiter Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2015

• Developed and maintained a talent pipeline of 200+ candidates through diverse recruitment methods.

• Successfully placed 35+ candidates within a 6-month period, meeting or exceeding defined service and performance criteria.

• Consistently met reporting deadlines by submitting daily metrics data (KPIs) as per the outlined applicant tracking system (ATS) or customer relationship management (CRM).

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