Hilal Mehdi

I am an enthusiastic entry-level cybersecurity student and aspiring analyst based in Karachi, Pakistan. I recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, equipping me with foundational knowledge and practical skills to launch a career in cybersecurity.

Key skills include

Understanding core cybersecurity concepts, threats, risks, and vulnerabilities

Identifying and mitigating common security risks

Hands-on experience with industry tools such as Python (for security scripting), Linux command line, SQL (for data querying), and SIEM tools

Network security basics, incident detection and response fundamentals

Security operations principles (e.g., SOC analyst workflows)

Soft skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and collaboration in security contexts

Eager to apply these skills in an entry-level role such as Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, or junior security operations position, while continuing to learn and grow in this dynamic field.

I have done Cybersecurity professional certificate from google, where i gained skills like incident response, network monitoring, packet capturing through wireshark, linux command line, some SQL and understanding about SIEM tools. I also completed Certified Phishing Prevention Specialist (CPPS) From hack and fix where i learned about the phishing techniques and how to mitigate them.

Currently i am in my final year of pursuing Bachelors of science in Computer Science (BSCS) From a renowned department Called UBIT, University of Karachi.