Sharon Sara George

Cybersecurity-focused Information Technology student with hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and network security through industry certifications, cybersecurity simulations, and practical labs. Skilled in SIEM operations, log analysis, network traffic investigation, and security assessment using industry-standard tools. Passionate about Security Operations Center (SOC) environments and protecting digital infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Labs & Simulations

• Investigated security events and alerts using Splunk and Google Chronicle SIEM platforms.
• Performed log analysis and practiced threat detection workflows in simulated SOC environments.
• Analyzed security incidents and documented findings for further investigation.
• Practiced incident response procedures, alert triage, and security investigations.
• Participated in cybersecurity simulations involving threat identification and risk analysis.

Network Security & Traffic Analysis

• Used Wireshark to analyze packet captures and investigate network communications.
• Identified protocols, suspicious traffic patterns, and potential security events.
• Applied network security concepts through practical cybersecurity labs.

Vulnerability Assessment & Security Testing

• Conducted vulnerability assessments using Nessus in controlled lab environments.
• Performed network discovery and port scanning using Nmap.
• Reviewed findings and evaluated remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Used Burp Suite to inspect web traffic and understand web application security concepts.

OSINT & Security Operations

• Performed domain and ownership lookups using WHOIS.
• Applied OSINT techniques for information gathering and reconnaissance.
• Utilized Linux command-line tools for system administration and security-related tasks.
• Applied SQL queries for data analysis and security investigations.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology - Specialization: Cybersecurity - St. Peter Institute of Higher Education and Research (2027)