Muhammad Fayiz

Certified SOC Analyst and MSc Cybersecurity student at Middlesex University Dubai with hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, intrusion detection, incident response, and web application security. Skilled in threat analysis, log investigation, alert triage, and applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework in practical security operations scenarios.

Built cybersecurity projects involving AI-powered IDS systems, automated alert triage pipelines, and SOC monitoring solutions. Familiar with tools and concepts including SIEM, EDR/XDR, network security, Windows/Linux environments, and basic security automation using Python.

Seeking a Junior SOC Analyst or Security Analyst opportunity to contribute to threat monitoring, incident detection, and security operations in a fast-paced SOC environment, including rotating 24x7 shifts.

AI-Powered SOC Monitoring Platform with Integrated Honeypot Deception and Automated Digital Forensics

Personal Cybersecurity Project | 2026

• Developed a SOC monitoring platform for analyzing live network traffic and detecting suspicious activity using AI-based threat classification.
• Integrated honeypot deception mechanisms to redirect and observe malicious traffic and attacker behavior.
• Automated digital forensics evidence collection and incident reporting workflows.
• Built a real-time SOC dashboard for alert monitoring, incident tracking, and threat visibility.
• Applied concepts related to SIEM workflows, intrusion detection, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and incident response.

SOC & Blue Team Labs

Self-Learning / TryHackMe / Practical Labs | 2025 – Present

• Performed hands-on SOC investigations involving log analysis, alert triage, phishing detection, and incident response simulations.
• Practiced monitoring and investigation techniques using SIEM and defensive security concepts.
• Gained practical exposure to Windows/Linux security events, networking analysis, and common attack vectors.
• Participated in cybersecurity labs and CTF challenges focused on web security and threat detection.

MSc Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats | Middlesex University Dubai Sep 2025 – Present | Dubai, UAE

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | University of Calicut Jun 2022 – May 2025 | Kerala, India