Rahul Kannan

Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate (2026) with hands-on SOC Analyst internship experience in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for XDR. Strong foundation in networking, cybersecurity concepts, and security operations. Seeking an entry-level SOC Analyst role to apply technical skills and contribute to organizational security.

SOC Analyst Intern (Paid) at CybersecurityNXXT (2026-03 – 2026-06)

• Monitored and analyzed security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM).
• Assisted in threat detection and incident response using Microsoft Defender for XDR.
• Investigated security alerts and identified false positives and genuine threats.
• Contributed to Security Advisory Report preparation and documentation.
• Performed basic network traffic analysis and identified phishing, brute-force, and malware-related activities.
• Collaborated with senior analysts on SOC operations, incident handling, and escalation procedures.

B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering – Ramco Institute of Technology (2022 – 2026)

HSC – Amrita Vidyalayam (2022 – 2022)