I am a B.Tech Computer Science Engineering student (2023-2027) focused on cybersecurity, SOC analysis, networking fundamentals, vulnerability assessment, and practical security labs. I use GitHub to document hands-on learning across Nmap scanning, Wireshark packet analysis, SIEM-style log monitoring, web security testing, OSINT investigation, Python-based analysis, and beginner machine learning projects.
Goal: Build strong fundamentals in monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and clear security reporting for an entry-level SOC Analyst role.
| Area | What I am practicing |
|---|---|
| SOC Analysis | Log monitoring, alert triage, SIEM concepts, incident workflow, threat detection basics |
| Networking | TCP/IP, OSI model, ports and protocols, HTTP, DNS, TCP traffic understanding |
| Vulnerability Assessment | Nmap scanning, service/version detection, open port analysis, risk documentation |
| Web Security | OWASP Top 10 basics, SQL Injection, XSS, IDOR, request analysis with Burp Suite |
| OSINT & Forensics | Fake website investigation, WHOIS, VirusTotal, SSL certificate inspection |
| Security Tools | Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Shodan |
| Platforms | Kali Linux, Linux basics, Windows, Git, GitHub |
| Project / Lab | Focus | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Pentesting Practice Lab | Recon, enumeration, exploitation, post-exploitation, SQLi, XSS, IDOR | Repository |
| Fake Website Detection OSINT | WHOIS, VirusTotal, SSL inspection, phishing/fake website analysis | Repository |
| Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark | DNS, HTTP, HTTPS/TLS, TCP, ARP, retransmissions, packet analysis | Repository |
| SIEM Dashboard Threat Detection | Python/Flask SOC simulation, log analysis, rule-based alerts | Repository |
These reports are useful for interview discussion, but I am keeping them off public GitHub until confidential/institution-specific details are removed:
- WannaCry Ransomware Technical Case Study
- Deepfake-Enabled Cybercrime in India Research Paper
| Project | Category | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| diwali-sales-analysis | Data analysis | Retail sales EDA, customer/product insights, Seaborn visualizations |
| hr-data-analysis | Data analysis | HR metrics, department summaries, salary/performance trend analysis |
| weather-data-analysis | Data analysis | Weather data cleaning, exploration, and visualization |
| weather-dataset-analysis | Data analysis | Weather condition grouping and pattern analysis |
| DataVisualization | Visualization | Matplotlib and Seaborn chart practice |
| linear-regression-salary-prediction | Machine learning | Simple linear regression for package/salary prediction |
| multiple-linear-regression-salary-prediction | Machine learning | Multiple linear regression with feature handling |
| logistic-regression-student-prediction | Machine learning | Logistic regression for binary pass/fail prediction |
- Cybersecurity Intern - GPCSSI, June 2026
- Learned cybersecurity concepts, cyber threats, and awareness practices
- Gained exposure to basic tools and real-world attack scenarios
- Cybersecurity Trainee - Rakshit Tandon Cyber Academy (RTCA), 2026
- Trained in networking, ethical hacking, and penetration testing fundamentals
- Practiced Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, and basic vulnerability scanning
- Introduction to Cybersecurity - Cisco Networking Academy (2025)
- Ethical Hacking - NPTEL (2025)
- Cloud Computing - NPTEL (2026)
TCP/IP OSI Model Ports & Protocols Vulnerability Assessment OWASP Top 10 Nmap Wireshark Burp Suite Metasploit Nessus Shodan Kali Linux Python Flask Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Seaborn scikit-learn Git GitHub
- Add source code and sample sanitized logs to the SIEM dashboard project
- Add screenshots and sanitized outputs to the Wireshark and pentesting labs
- Add a Python implementation to the fake website detection project
- Create sanitized public summaries for WannaCry and Deepfake research if institution-specific details are removed
I am seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity or SOC Analyst internship where I can apply hands-on lab practice, monitoring fundamentals, threat detection learning, and clear technical documentation.
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/priyankakumari90870
- GitHub: github.com/Priyanka571705
- Email: priyankakumari9304775@gmail.com