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CEYDA YEL

CEYDA YEL

Cyber Security/SOC analyst
Fl,USA

Summary

Cyber Security Analyst with CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications and over 3 years of IT experience blended with Mathematics, including 2+ year in cybersecurity. Currently a SOC Analyst at Duskbeacon, responsible for threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management using SIEM and EDR tools. Skilled in generating comprehensive reports, conducting investigations, and implementing the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Actively pursuing an CISSP and Ethical Hacker certification and continuously honing technical skills through advanced coursework.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Cyber Security/SOC Analyst (Remote)

Duskbeacon
, VA
05.2024 - Current
  • Implemented Splunk for log data monitoring, reducing incident detection and response time by 50%
  • Contributed to the deployment of IBM QRadar, improving security event detection by 25%
  • Utilized CrowdStrike for proactive threat monitoring, achieving early detection of multiple incidents
  • Automated incident response processes with CrowdStrike, cutting response times by 40% and increasing efficiency by 20%
  • Streamlined routine tasks in The Hive, enhancing team focus on strategic initiatives
  • Analyzed network traffic with Wireshark to identify unauthorized access patterns
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments with Nessus, generating actionable reports for risk mitigation
  • Employed MITRE ATT&CK for threat intelligence analysis and incident response enhancement as well as conducted OSINT investigations using various frameworks to gather and analyze threat data.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.

Math and Science Department Chair

River City Science Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Led professional development workshops for 30+ educators on effective teaching and technology integration
  • Managed digital learning platforms, ensuring seamless access for educators and students
  • Mentored teachers on curriculum technology integration, catering to diverse learning needs
  • Analyzed assessment data to create tailored action plans for improved student outcomes.
  • Led a teaching team, guiding and ensuring adherence to best instructional practices.

Cyber Security Trainee (Remote)

Clarusway IT school, services
Virginia
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Utilized Splunk's query language (SPL) to conduct advanced searches, create complex data models, and perform analysis for incident response and threat hunting purposes.

• Conducted in-depth packet-level analysis using Wireshark to identify and investigate network-based attacks, such as malicious traffic, unauthorized access attempts, and data exfiltration.

• Proficiently utilized Burp Suite to conduct comprehensive web application security assessments.

• Participated in the training and mentorship of junior security analysts on the use of CrowdStrike, improving overall team knowledge and capabilities.

• Successfully detected and prevented a ransomware attack by using CrowdStrike to identify and isolate the infected system and remediate the threat before it could spread

Led Math Teacher

River City Science Academy
08.2015 - 08.2023
  • Instructed over 600 students in grades 6-8, achieving a 95% student pass rate
  • Coached 20+ students for the National Math Competition, leading to a top 20% finish in 2021
  • Leveraged educational technology to enhance student comprehension of complex mathematics.
  • Took charge of managing ISO websites, overseeing ISO applications, and coordinating National Math Count Olympiad Teams. Applied data analysis to track and evaluate the performance of web platforms and applications.
  • Collaborated with the IT team to manage Active Directory privileges, aligning with the least privilege and need-to-know policy. Utilized data analysis to make informed decisions regarding the assignment of rights, enhancing overall system security.

Education

Master’s Coursework in Mathematics -

University of Central Florida
06.2016

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - undefined

University of Usak
06.2011

Skills

  • SIEM: Splunk Enterprise Security, IBM QRadar
  • EDR: CrowdStrike
  • Ticketing: The Hive, Jira
  • Vulnerability Analysis: Nessus
  • Networking: Wireshark, TCP/IP, OSI Layers, LAN, DNS, TCP/UDP, VPN, Phishing Analysis
  • OSINT: OSINT Framework, VirusTotal, AnyRun
  • Security Frameworks: NIST-800, OWASP Top 10, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK
  • SOC Experience: Log Analysis, Packet Analysis, Malware Analysis

Certification

· CompTIA Security+

· SOC Core Skills Training

· CompTIA CySA+

· CompTIA CSAP

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved Nessus scan attack which led to the identification and mitigation of critical vulnerabilities, significantly reducing the organization's exposure to potential exploits and improving overall network security posture.
  • Analyzed and documented a Web, SSH, Telnet and FTP brute force attack, SQL injections leading to the identification of targeted accounts and implementation of enhanced security measures, such as account lockout policies and multi-factor authentication, to prevent further unauthorized access attempts.
  • Implemented Splunk for log data monitoring, reducing incident detection and response time by 50%
  • Automated incident response processes with CrowdStrike, cutting response times by 40% and increasing efficiency by 20%.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.
Rumi

Affiliations

  • Duskbeacon , CompTIA, ISC²

Awards/Honors

· Community Service Award, FEBA (Federation of Balkan Association) 2015

· Top 3 teacher of the year nominee, River City Science Academy Innovation 2021

Interests

Kickboxing

Drawing

Nature, art

Hiking

Timeline

Cyber Security/SOC Analyst (Remote)

Duskbeacon
05.2024 - Current

Cyber Security Trainee (Remote)

Clarusway IT school, services
03.2024 - 05.2024

Math and Science Department Chair

River City Science Academy
08.2023 - Current

Led Math Teacher

River City Science Academy
08.2015 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - undefined

University of Usak

Master’s Coursework in Mathematics -

University of Central Florida
CEYDA YELCyber Security/SOC analyst