RAGHAV M.

About

I am an aspiring SOC Analyst focused on defensive security, threat detection, and incident response.I am actively building hands-on cybersecurity skills through home lab environments, SIEM monitoring, network traffic analysis, and Active Directory administration. My current lab environment includes Windows Server 2022, Kali Linux, Ubuntu servers, Wazuh SIEM, and enterprise-style domain infrastructure deployed in VirtualBox.I have experience working with:• Wazuh SIEM and log analysis• Wireshark and packet analysis• Linux and Windows administration• Active Directory and Group Policy• Nmap, Gobuster, Nikto, Hydra, and tcpdump• Incident response workflows and threat detection fundamentalsI hold the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and I am currently studying for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) while continuing the TryHackMe SOC Level 1 path.My goal is to begin my career in a Security Operations Center (SOC) role where I can contribute to monitoring, detection, investigation, and continuous defensive improvement while growing into a well-rounded blue team professional.

Skills

• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal & Revenue Audits
• Risk Management & Escalation
• Cash Variance Reconciliation
• Policy & Procedure Enforcement
• Surveillance Monitoring
• AGLC Terms & Conditions
• Vendor Contract Compliance
• Audit-Ready Documentation
• Non-Compliance Reporting

68 skills in total

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Cybersecurity Analyst

  CertNexus

  Issued Jul 2026 · Expires Jun 2029

• Security Plus

  COMPTIA

  Issued Jun 2026 · Expires Jun 2029

Experience

• Security Operations Center Analyst

  HomeLab

  Mar 2026 — Present

  Canada

• Screening Officer

  Impact Security Group

  May 2023 — Present

  Edmonton, AB

• Web Software Engineer

  Self-Employed

  Aug 2022 — Present

  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

7 experiences in total

Education

• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

  Diploma, Computer Software Engineering

  Jan 2022 — Jan 2024

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