Aparnaa S

Cybersecurity | SOC & Security Analyst Aspirant

About Me

I am a final-year B.E. Computer Science student specializing in Cybersecurity, with a strong interest in SOC operations, security monitoring, and incident analysis. I enjoy understanding how attackers operate and how defensive security mechanisms detect and respond to threats.

Skills

Security & Systems: Networking fundamentals, Windows & Kali Linux, Log Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment
Programming: Python, Bash, SQL
Security Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Splunk (basics), Zscaler (exposure)
Other: Git, VS Code, VMware

Projects

FIMGuard — File Integrity Monitoring System

Python-based security tool to detect unauthorized file creation, modification, and deletion using SHA-256 hashing. Designed to simulate real-world OS-level monitoring and incident logging.

Established trusted file baselines using cryptographic hashing
Detected file tampering and logged security incidents
Simulated attack scenarios to validate detection logic

Experience

Cybersecurity Intern — Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Assisted in log analysis and security monitoring activities
Gained exposure to enterprise security tools and SOC workflows
Supported vulnerability assessment learning and documentation

Contact

Email: your-email@example.com

GitHub: https://github.com/your-username

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/your-profile