Aslihan Polat
SOC Analyst
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Cyber Security Analyst with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Strengths in providing comprehensive security analysis and incident response. Certified in CompTIA Security +, Splunk Core Certified User, and Google IT Support
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
SOC Analyst
CyberNow Labs
Loudoun, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Real Time log monitoring in the Security Operations Centre from different devices such as firewalls, IDS, and operating systems like windows, Linux, Windows Servers, System Application, Databases, Web Servers, and Networking Devices
- Identify potential threats, phishing attacks, anomalies, and infections
Sales Representative
Wayne's Home
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
Independent Seller
Amazon
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted retail arbitrage to build inventory for resale via online platforms.
- Communicated with store employees to maintain conditions and appearance of retail area.
- Stayed current on product specs and prices and accurately updated display product literature.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with wholesalers.
- Responded to customer issues promptly to build strong professional relationships.
- Used expert tools for keyword research to find high-traffic pulling keywords
- Developed product queries and validated best selling and niche product categories in order to increase overall sales
Elementary School Teacher
MNE
Istanbul, Turkey
11.2011 - 09.2017
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Trakya University
Edirne, Turkey 09.2005 - 09.2009
Skills
Vulnerability Assessment
Firewall Configuration
EDR and SIEM Implementation
Risk Management
Splunk
QRAdar
Sentinelone
Crowdstrike
Jira
Proofpoint
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Splunk Core Certified User
02-2022
Google IT Support
02-2022
CompTIA Security+
12-2021
SOC Analyst
CyberNow Labs
11.2021 - Current
Sales Representative
Wayne's Home
03.2019 - 11.2021
Independent Seller
Amazon
08.2018 - 08.2021
Elementary School Teacher
MNE
11.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Trakya University
09.2005 - 09.2009