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Abhijith
K

Cyber Security Engineer & Junior SOC Analyst

BCA graduate with advanced certifications in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking. Skilled in threat detection, incident response, SIEM operations, and network defense. Passionate about building resilient digital infrastructures.

SOC Profile
5+
Certifications
TryHackMe AoC
BCA
Graduate
SOC
Trained
Splunk Wireshark Nmap Metasploit Burp Suite OSINT
Open to SOC / Blue Team roles

Technical
Arsenal

A curated stack of offensive and defensive security skills built through real-world labs, CTFs, and professional training.

Security Monitoring & SIEM 88%
Network Security & Analysis 85%
Penetration Testing (VAPT) 80%
Linux / Windows Administration 82%
Web Application Security 75%
OSINT & Threat Intelligence 78%
🔧 Security Tools
Splunk Wireshark Nmap Metasploit Burp Suite Nessus
🛡️ Blue Team
SIEM SOC Operations Log Analysis IDS/IPS Threat Hunting
🌐 Networking
Cisco Routing Switching Packet Analysis TCP/IP Firewalls
💻 Development & Cloud
Python SQL HTML/CSS AWS Basics Azure Basics

Experience &
Training

Hands-on cybersecurity training and real-world lab work spanning offensive and defensive security domains.

2024 - 2026
Cyber Security Trainee
CADD Centre — Kasaragod, Kerala
Completed intensive hands-on training in cyber security, ethical hacking, and network defense across offensive and defensive domains.
Performed practical VAPT labs covering vulnerability assessment and exploitation of real-world attack surfaces.
Conducted packet capture and traffic monitoring using Wireshark; analyzed malicious network patterns and anomalies.
Practiced web application security testing including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities using TryHackMe and Metasploit Framework.
Developed proficiency in network scanning, host enumeration, and exploitation techniques using Nmap and Metasploit.
Worked in Kali Linux environment for security testing, tool automation, and scripting.
2026 March - April
SOC Real-Time Security Operations Training
Elevance Skills — Krishna Giri, Tamil Nadu
Received specialized training in real-time SOC operations, covering alert triage, escalation workflows, and incident management.
Worked with industry-standard SIEM platforms to correlate security events, identify threats, and generate incident reports.
Practiced threat intelligence integration and applied MITRE ATT&CK framework for adversary mapping.

Projects &
Lab Work

CTF challenges, Blue Team exercises, and hands-on lab simulations demonstrating real-world security skills.

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HawkEye Keylogger — PCAP Forensics
Full threat analysis of HawkEye keylogger campaign using PCAP forensics. Generated comprehensive Red Team, Blue Team, and Purple Team reports covering MITRE ATT&CK mapping, IOC extraction, and incident response playbooks.
CyberDefenders Wireshark MITRE ATT&CK DFIR
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Custom SIEM Dashboard & Correlation Rules
Designed interactive SIEM dashboards for ELK Stack targeting credential stuffing, DNS tunneling, and PowerShell exploitation. Developed correlation rules for Wazuh, Security Onion, Zeek, and Suricata.
ELK Stack Wazuh Suricata Zeek
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APT Simulation Framework
Built an APT simulation framework mapping adversary TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK. Integrated TheHive, Cortex, and MISP for threat intelligence sharing and automated incident response workflows.
TheHive MISP Cortex Purple Team
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TryHackMe — Advent of Cyber
Completed TryHackMe Advent of Cyber for four consecutive years (2022–2025) covering web exploitation, network forensics, OSINT, reverse engineering, and Blue Team challenges.
TryHackMe CTF OSINT 4 Years
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Network Scanning & Enumeration Labs
Performed comprehensive network reconnaissance using Nmap, identifying open ports, services, and OS fingerprinting. Conducted vulnerability scanning and enumeration in isolated lab environments.
Nmap Enumeration Kali Linux VAPT
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Web Application Penetration Testing
Identified and exploited common web vulnerabilities including SQLi, XSS, IDOR, and CSRF using Burp Suite. Documented findings in professional-grade vulnerability reports with risk ratings and remediation steps.
Burp Suite OWASP SQLi/XSS Reporting

Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials validating expertise across cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and SOC operations.

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Advanced
Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security
Live Wire Kasaragod
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Verified
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco Networking Academy Program
🛡️
Verified
Ethical Hacker
Cisco Networking Academy Program
🛡️
Verified
Endpoint Security
Cisco Networking Academy Program
🎓
Verified
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Offenso Hackers Academy, Kochi
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4× Streak
TryHackMe Advent of Cyber
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025
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SOC
Cybersecurity Real-Time SOC Program
Elevance Skills, Krishna Giri, Tamil Nadu
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SOC
Cybersecurity Intern
Elevance Skills, Krishna Giri, Tamil Nadu
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IBM
Cybersecurity and Data Science
IBM SkillBuild

Education

Academic foundations in computer science combined with specialized security certifications.

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Bachelor of Computer Applications
Srinivas University, Mangalore
2021 – 2024
Graduated from Srinivas University with a strong academic foundation and practical knowledge in cybersecurity & Ethicalhacking. During my time at the university, I developed skills in problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and industry-relevant technologies. This journey helped me grow professionally and prepared me to take on new opportunities with confidence.
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Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
Live Wire, Kasaragod
2024 – 2026
Completed a professional training course from CADD Centre, where I gained practical knowledge and hands-on experience in industry-relevant software and technical tools. The program helped me strengthen my technical skills, improve problem-solving abilities, and understand real-world applications in design and technology. This learning experience enhanced my confidence and prepared me for career opportunities in the professional field.
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Higher Secondary Education
NHSS Perdala
2019 – 2021
Completed Higher Secondary Education from N.H.S.S Perdala, where I built a strong academic foundation and developed important skills in discipline, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. My time there played a key role in shaping my educational journey and preparing me for higher studies and future career opportunities.
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English
Full Proficiency
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Malayalam
Full Proficiency
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Hindi
Full Proficiency
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Kannada
Spoken
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Tamil
Spoken

Get In Touch

Open to SOC Analyst, Blue Team, and Cybersecurity Engineer roles. Let's talk.

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Location
Kasaragod, Kerala, India
AK
Abhijith K
Cyber Security Engineer · Junior SOC Analyst