Highly analytical and results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response. Proven expertise in triaging and investigating over 50 scenario-based security incidents across diverse environments (AIG, Mastercard, Deloitte), leveraging SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK), malware analysis (VirusTotal, Any.run), and MITRE ATT&CK. Authored a custom SOC Incident Response Playbook, demonstrating a proactive defense mindset and readiness to excel as a Tier 1 / Tier 2 Analyst in a production SOC environment.
Security Analyst I & II — Threat Hunting & SOC Operations
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Triaged and investigated 50+ multi-vector cyber threats using KC7's live-data security models, identifying indicators of compromise across simulated enterprise environments.
Highlights
Triaged and investigated over 50 multi-vector cyber threats utilizing KC7's live-data security models, identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) across simulated enterprise environments.
Conducted comprehensive malware triage using VirusTotal and Any.run, delivering written verdicts and escalation recommendations for each of 50+ cases.
Developed a mini-SOC Incident Response Playbook, detailing detection logic, escalation decision trees, containment runbooks, and post-incident review templates.
Collaborated with virtual SOC teams to correlate threat data, apply MITRE ATT&CK mappings, and enhance defensive strategies across diverse simulated client environments.
Cybersecurity Analyst - Cyber Incident Investigation
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Investigated a simulated enterprise cyber incident from initial detection through root cause analysis, applying structured methodology across various logs and feeds.
Highlights
Investigated a simulated enterprise cyber incident from detection to root cause, leveraging network logs, endpoint telemetry, and threat intelligence feeds.
Authored a formal incident report detailing attack timelines, impacted systems, containment actions, and hardening measures, mirroring production SOC standards.
Assessed incident impact scope using GRC frameworks and regulatory compliance knowledge, ensuring comprehensive reporting.
Cybersecurity Analyst - SOC Simulation
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led full-cycle zero-day vulnerability response for a simulated enterprise client, coordinating cross-functional containment actions within SLA timeframes.
Highlights
Orchestrated full-cycle zero-day vulnerability response for a simulated enterprise client, analyzing threat intelligence and coordinating cross-functional containment actions within strict SLA timeframes.
Developed and deployed a ransomware mitigation strategy for a live-scenario attack, documenting attack vectors and achieving complete simulated recovery without data loss.
Communicated complex technical findings and recovery timelines to simulated non-technical leadership, enhancing understanding of business risk.
Adhered to real-world SOC runbook standards for escalation protocols and incident documentation, ensuring operational readiness.
Cybersecurity Analyst — Phishing Simulation & Analysis
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Designed and deployed phishing simulation campaigns to assess employee susceptibility and quantify organizational risk exposure.
Highlights
Designed and deployed phishing simulation campaigns, analyzing click-through and credential submission rates to quantify organizational risk exposure.
Authored a post-simulation threat assessment report, identifying high-risk user segments and recommending targeted security awareness training programs.
Demonstrated proficiency in identifying phishing IOCs, spoofed sender domains, and social engineering techniques, aligning with real-world threat actor playbooks.
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Issued By
CompTIA
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TryHackMe
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Deloitte / Forage
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KC7 Cybersecurity
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Mastercard / Forage
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AIG / Forage
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Cybrary
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Cisco Networking Academy
Threat Detection & Alert Triage (L1/L2), Incident Response & Containment Procedures, SOC Playbook Development & Runbook Execution, KC7 Security Model Threat Investigation, GRC Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance, Escalation Protocols, Incident Documentation, SLA Management, Root Cause Analysis, Zero-Day Vulnerability Response.
SIEM Operations (Splunk, ELK Stack), Log Analysis & Forensic Investigation, Network Packet Analysis (Wireshark), Authentication Logs.
MITRE ATT&CK TTP Mapping & Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis (Static & Dynamic, VirusTotal, Any.run), Ransomware Mitigation Strategies, Phishing IOCs, Spoofed Sender Domains, Social Engineering Techniques, Threat Assessment, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Windows & Linux Systems Security, Email & Endpoint Threat Triage, IP Blocking, Fail2ban Deployment, MFA Enforcement.
Stakeholder Incident Communication, Incident Reporting, Executive Summary, Technical Documentation, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Phishing Simulation, Security Awareness Training.
Splunk, ELK Stack, VirusTotal, Any.run, Wireshark, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, NIST SP 800-61, GitHub.
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Summary
Developed a production-grade SOC playbook covering 8 incident categories including ransomware, phishing, brute-force, and data exfiltration, with detection logic triggers, analyst decision trees, containment actions, escalation paths, and communication templates.