Zain Jaleel

Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in Security Operations through the TryHackMe SOC Level 1 Learning Path (65+ hours of practical labs). Skilled in security monitoring, log analysis, SIEM platforms (Splunk and Elastic Stack), Windows and Linux investigation, phishing analysis, malware investigation, threat detection, and incident response. Experienced in analyzing real-world attack scenarios and investigating security events using industry-standard tools.

Passionate about Blue Team operations and eager to begin a career as a SOC Analyst.

SOC Level 1 Practical Experience - TryHackMe

• Completed 65+ hours of hands-on SOC Level 1 labs in simulated enterprise environments.
• Investigated Windows and Linux security events using Splunk, Elastic Stack, and Sysmon.
• Analysed phishing emails, malware, suspicious network activity, and performed threat hunting using IOCs.
• Conducted log analysis and mapped attacker techniques to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Documented security incidents and provided remediation recommendations through incident reports.

Final Year Project

(2026 - 2026)

• Designed and developed a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block SQL Injection (SQLi) and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
• Implemented request filtering and signature-based detection techniques.
• Analyzed malicious web traffic and applied security rules to prevent exploitation.

Bachelor's - Computer Science - Govt. College University Faisalabad, Sahiwal Campus (2026)

Learning Path - SOC Level 1 - TryHackMe (2026)