The Art of Threat Hunting: Beyond SIEM Alerts
Explore proactive threat detection methodologies, moving from reactive alerting to hypothesis-driven hunting.
About Me
Proactive Cybersecurity Expert
A seasoned and passionate cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in threat analysis, incident response, and security architecture. My mission is to stay several steps ahead of malicious actors by leveraging cutting-edge technology and a strategic, analytical mindset.
M.S. in Cybersecurity, Georgia Tech
San Francisco, CA (Open to remote)
alex.johnson.cyber@email.com
+1 (555) 123-4567
Core Specializations
Advanced Threat Hunting
Incident Response & Forensics
Malware Reverse Engineering
Security Automation (SOAR)
99.9%
Threat Detection Rate
<15 min
Avg. Response Time
Technical Arsenal
Skills & Technologies
Security Tools & Platforms
Splunk Enterprise Security
IBM QRadar
CrowdStrike Falcon
Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR
Wireshark & TCPDump
Metasploit Framework
Nessus & Qualys
Programming & Scripting
Python (Pandas, Scapy)
PowerShell
Bash
Go (Golang)
SQL (PostgreSQL, SQLite)
KQL (Kusto Query Language)
Frameworks & Methodologies
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
ISO 27001/27002
OWASP Top 10
Cyber Kill Chain
Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
Professional Journey
Experience Timeline
Senior Security Analyst
SecureTech Corp 2021 - PresentLeading threat detection and response initiatives in a large-scale enterprise environment. Focused on proactive threat hunting and security automation.
Cybersecurity Specialist
DataGuard Solutions 2019 - 2021Managed enterprise security operations, including SIEM tuning, vulnerability management, and incident response coordination.
SOC Analyst
CyberShield Inc 2017 - 2019Provided 24/7 security monitoring, alert triage, and initial incident investigation within a fast-paced Security Operations Center.
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Credentials
Certifications
OSCP
Offensive Security
CISSP
(ISC)²
GCIH
SANS GIAC
GCFA
SANS GIAC
CEH
EC-Council
AWS Security
Amazon Web Services
Knowledge Sharing
Latest Blog Posts
Decoding Malware: A Primer on Reverse Engineering
A beginner-friendly introduction to the tools and techniques used to deconstruct malicious software.
Automate or Stagnate: Building Effective SOAR Playbooks
Learn how to design and implement Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbooks.
Get In Touch
Contact Me
Let's Collaborate on Security
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of an ambitious vision. Feel free to reach out for consulting, speaking engagements, or collaboration.
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