📅 Duration: June 2025
🖥️ Platform: TryHackMe (SOC Simulator Environment)
Participated in hands-on training through the TryHackMe SOC Simulator, resolving real-world cybersecurity incidents in a simulated SOC (Security Operations Center). Developed technical and analytical skills while responding to alerts and analyzing threat scenarios.
🧪 Triaged security alerts using simulated SIEM tools and log data
🕵️♂️ Investigated indicators of compromise (IOCs), including malicious IPs, URLs, and file hashes
🔍 Utilized tools like VirusTotal, WHOIS, and threat intelligence feeds
🧬 Performed root cause analysis of alerts to determine severity and legitimacy
🛠️ Documented findings and followed incident escalation protocols
📚 Worked through various attack scenarios (phishing, malware, brute force, etc.)
🛡️ Security Operations (SOC Level 1)
🚨 Incident Detection & Response
📊 Log Analysis & Alert Triage
🌐 Threat Intelligence Investigation
📁 IOC Research and Documentation
🧠 Critical Thinking in Cyber Defense
This SOC Simulator training provided me with valuable hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity incident detection and response. It strengthened my technical skills in analyzing alerts, investigating threats, and applying critical thinking under pressure. The simulated environment helped me build confidence in SOC Level 1 operations and prepared me to effectively contribute to real security teams. I look forward to continuing to deepen my knowledge and pursue advanced cybersecurity challenges.