Charanpreet Singh

Professional Summary  

 

Cybersecurity Practitioner with extensive coursework in Computer Science and certifications in CompTIA CySA+, Security+, AWS CCP & ISC2 CC. Proficient in Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence Gathering, Log Analysis & Digital Forensics using tools such as Nessus, Elastic, Wireshark, FTK & Eric Zimmerman Tools. Dedicated to safeguarding digital environments through continuous learning and practical application of advanced cybersecurity and networking principles.

 

Certifications  

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
• AWS CCP (Certified Cloud Practitioner)
• ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity)

 

Education  

• Open University
    Coursework in Computer Science | GPA 3.73
    Web Development | Computer Networking | Cybersecurity | Cloud Computing

 

Technical Skills

• Log Analysis: Skilled in reviewing and analyzing logs to detect anomalies, track unauthorized access, and identify potential threats using tools such as Splunk, Elastic.

• Threat Intelligence: Knowledge of leveraging threat intelligence sources to proactively mitigate risks. Used tools like any.run and VirusTotal to cross-check IPs, domains, and embedded URLs for malicious indicators.

• Endpoint Security: Can configure and manage endpoint protection solutions to safeguard devices against malware and unauthorized activities.

• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Proficient in tools like Network Miner and Wireshark for analyzing any suspicious connections being made to endpoint.

• System Administration: Skilled in Linux and Windows system administration, including Group Policy management and secure system configurations. Experience in setting up VMs for malware analysis using VMware, and Hyper-V.

 

Programming and Tools

• Languages: Python, Bash, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript  
• Tools: Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, Splunk, Elastic, REMnux, Flare-VM, Sysinternals Suite, VirusTotal, Volatility, Autopsy, FTK, Eric Zimmerman Tools
• Other Skills: Effective report writing, and documentation for SOC teams

 

Projects

• Secure Malware Analysis Lab Setup
  • Setup an isolated and secure environment for malware analysis using Flare-VM and REMnux, ensuring protection against unintended exposure.
  • Performed static and dynamic malware analysis to examine malicious code behavior, leveraging tools to identify critical artifacts and system interactions.
• Network Traffic Monitoring with Wireshark
  • Analyzed network packets to detect abnormal patterns and potential threats using Wireshark.
  • Configured and monitored TCP/IP protocols to troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure secure data transmission.
• Digital Evidence Acquisition and Analysis
  • Collected and analyzed forensic artifacts such as disk images, memory dumps, and log files using tools like FTK, Autopsy, and Volatility, ensuring proper evidence handling and chain of custody.
• Incident Investigation and Timeline Reconstruction
  • Investigated security incidents by correlating system artifacts, event logs, and user activities to reconstruct attack timelines and identify indicators of compromise.
• Firewall Management  
  • Configured and maintained firewalls using OPNsense and PFsense, enhancing perimeter security and improving overall network security

 

Relevant Coursework  

• Network Security  
  Explored principles of network defense, including threat modeling, firewall configurations, and secure protocol implementation. Gained hands-on experience with network vulnerability assessment tools and secure network architecture.  

• System Administration  
  Focused on Linux and Windows system management, including secure user access control, group policy configurations, and system hardening techniques.

• Malware Analysis and DFIR
  • Learned malware identification techniques, analysis tools, and reverse engineering.
  • Completed many real life simulated digital forensics hands on labs on CyberDefenders
• Web Application Security
  Covered the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and best practices for securing web applications. Gained proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks associated with web-based applications, ensuring protection against common threats.

 

Languages

• English
• Proficient in Hindi

 

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