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PRABIN PRADHAN ASPIRING SOC ANALYST
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal | BSc (Hons) Networking & IT Security

PRABIN PRADHAN

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Dedicated Cybersecurity student specializing in SIEM security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and digital forensics. Focused on defending organizational infrastructure and analyzing sophisticated modern cyber threats.

DEGREE BSc (Hons) Computer Networking & IT Security
SPECIALIZATION Aspiring SOC Analyst
CERTIFICATIONS Cisco, Fortinet, AWS
SOC-MONITOR-HUD v2.4
LIVE FEED
[SYSTEM INIT] Initializing Threat Detection Engine...
[SYS INFO] Candidate: Prabin Pradhan | Security ID: #2062
[READY] Core Monitoring Active (SIEM / Nmap / Packet Inspection)
[CMD] # nmap -sS -sV -sC -A -T4 -p 1-65535 192.168.1.105
[NMAP-OUTPUT] 80/tcp OPEN http (Apache 2.4.41), 445/tcp OPEN microsoft-ds
[CMD] # nmap --script smb-vuln-ms17-010 -p 445 10.0.4.0/24
[ALERT-LOG] Host 10.0.4.12 VULNERABLE to EternalBlue (MS17-010)
[CMD] # nmap -O --osscan-guess --traceroute -Pn 10.0.4.12
[NMAP-OS] Aggressive OS guess: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (96%)
[SIEM-RULE] Rule #402: Threat heuristics matching WannaCry SMB propagation
[MITIGATION] Applying firewall drop rule on port 445... [SUCCESS]
Status: Protected

CAREER OBJECTIVE & MISSION

[STATEMENT]

Aspiring SOC Analyst & Threat Hunter

To build a successful career in Cybersecurity and become a skilled SOC Analyst specializing in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. I aim to develop expertise in SIEM tools, network security, threat intelligence, and digital forensics while continuously enhancing my knowledge of emerging cyber threats and security technologies to help organizations protect their digital assets and critical infrastructure.

SIEM
Monitoring
DFIR
Forensics
CTI
Intelligence
NET
Security

Threat Detection

Monitoring network traffic, identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs), and analyzing suspicious system logs.

Incident Response

Analyzing malware vectors like WannaCry/Stuxnet and executing effective mitigation techniques.

Applied Cryptography

Enhancing traditional ciphers (Vigenère) using ASCII and XOR logic for increased randomness and data confidentiality.

Network Infrastructure

Configuring switches, routers, and firewalls with Cisco Packet Tracer and Linux administration.

TECHNICAL & SOFT SKILLS MATRIX

Programming Languages

Core
Java (OOP) Proficient
Python Intermediate

Operating Systems

Environments
Kali Linux Ubuntu Windows Server

Tools & Software

Auditing
Nessus Nmap Cisco Packet Tracer SIEM Concepts

Cybersecurity Specializations

SOC Domain
Threat Intelligence
Malware Analysis
Digital Forensics
Network Security

Soft Skills

Professional
Communication Time Management Teamwork Problem-Solving Analytical Thinking

ACADEMIC SECURITY PROJECTS

CRYPTOGRAPHY

Cyber-Security-in-Computing

Explains basic concepts of cryptography and analyzes the traditional Vigenère cipher weaknesses. Presents an enhanced modified Vigenère algorithm utilizing ASCII values and XOR operations for improved randomness and data confidentiality.

ASCII Math XOR Cipher Algorithm Security
GitHub
VULNERABILITY & RANSOMWARE

EternalBlue-WannaCry-Attack-and-Mitigation

Conducted in-depth research on MS17-010 vulnerability and WannaCry ransomware. Performed Nmap vulnerability scans on a target Windows Server 2008 R2, executed ransomware in a sandboxed lab environment, and evaluated mitigation via firewall rules and security patching.

MS17-010 Nmap Scanning Windows Server 2008 R2 Patching
GitHub
APT & CYBERWARFARE

Analysis-of-the-Stuxnet-Cyberwarfare

Examines Stuxnet as an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) targeting industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA). Analyzes multi zero-day exploitation methods, air-gapped network penetration via infected USB drives, and SCADA PLC payload mechanisms.

SCADA/PLC Zero-Day Exploits Air-Gap Bypass
GitHub
RISK & CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Risk-Crisis-and-Security-Management

Analytical investigation into the 2022 Costa Rica ransomware crisis executed by Conti and Hive groups. Identifies gaps in cybersecurity governance, multi-stage ransomware attack lifecycle, and evaluates risk management frameworks for national infrastructures.

Conti & Hive Governance Failure Crisis Containment
GitHub

EDUCATION

2024 - PRESENT

BSc (Hons) Computer Networking & IT Security

Islington College / London Metropolitan University

Kamal Marg, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu

2024

SLC (+2 Science / IT Management)

Arniko College of Business and Technology (NEB)

Arniko Marg, Biratnagar, Province no. 1

2022

SEE

Laxmi Narayan Secondary School (NEB)

Bairawa, Saptari, Province no. 2

CERTIFICATIONS & BADGES

CISCO

Cisco Networking Academy

Cybersecurity Credentials
  • Network Defense
  • Cyber Threat Management
  • Endpoint Security
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Linux Essentials
  • Intro to Cybersecurity
FORTI

Fortinet Training Institute

Network Security Expert
  • NSE 1 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • NSE 2 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • NSE 3 Certified in Cybersecurity
AWS

AWS Academy

Cloud Security & Architecture
  • AWS Cloud Foundations
  • AWS Cloud Architecting
IN

LinkedIn Learning

Object-Oriented Development
  • Java Object-Oriented Programming

INTERACTIVE SOC & CIPHER LAB

Modified Vigenère & XOR Cryptography Demo

Project #1 Live Tool

Test Prabin's modified Vigenère algorithm logic using ASCII values and XOR operations for heightened randomness:

[Awaiting Input]

Simulated Nmap Vulnerability Scanner

Project #2 Live Tool

Simulate scanning target hosts for vulnerabilities such as SMB MS17-010 EternalBlue:

Ready to initiate port scan. Select target and click SCAN.

GET IN TOUCH

Let's Connect & Secure Systems

I am actively seeking SOC Analyst internships, Threat Detection roles, or Cybersecurity collaborations. Reach out via email, phone, or LinkedIn!

EMAIL prabinpradhan2062@gmail.com
PHONE +977 9768592080
LOCATION Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
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