Entry-level SOC Analyst with practical experience in IT support, network security, and threat monitoring. ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) with training in ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Skilled in log analysis, vulnerability identification, and incident investigation. Hands-on experience building and managing a cybersecurity home lab using pfSense, Active Directory, Sysmon, and CrowdSec. Actively developing expertise in SIEM tools, penetration testing, and threat intelligence.