Irdina Kariima

Final-year Computer Science (Computer Security) student at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia (UTeM), currently completing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) internship. Brings hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident investigation, and threat analysis through real-world cybersecurity operations. Proactive, adaptable, and eager to explore various cybersecurity and IT-related positions while continuously developing technical and professional capabilities.

I have hands-on experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment, where I am currently completing my internship as a Security Analyst. My responsibilities include security monitoring, alert analysis, incident triage, and investigation using SIEM platforms and various OSINT tools within a 12-hour hybrid shift rotation. I have experience managing incidents in accordance with SLA requirements and supporting threat intelligence activities, including OpenCTI deployment testing and validation.

I also hold the CDFFR (Certified Digital Forensics & First Responder) certification, which strengthens my incident response and digital forensics capabilities. I am adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning in cybersecurity.

I am a final-year Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Security) student at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia (UTeM), with a strong academic focus on cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and digital forensics. My studies include hands-on coursework in security infrastructure design, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and incident response. I am also conducting research on a comparative study of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) tools, analysing platforms such as OpenCTI, MISP, and Maltego to evaluate their capabilities and effectiveness.

In addition, I hold the Certified Digital Forensics & First Responder (CDFFR) certification, which strengthens my practical forensic and incident response knowledge.