Sahar Kazi

Experience

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  Ann Arbor Public Schools

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

  Paraprofessional
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  CyberNow Labs

  Aug 2023 - now

  SOC Analyst

  . As a cybersecurity analyst , I worked towards defending against digital threats, secured data, and ensured resilient systems. . Conducted network scans using Nmap, Nessus and Tenable.io to identify vulnerabilities.. Utilized firewall and IDS/IPS systems to detect potential threats and recommended appropriate remediation actions. . Performed Wireshark PCAP analysis to analyze network traffic and identify potential security threats. . Monitored and analyzed security alerts by investigating and resolving potential security incidents, using EDR tools like SentinelOne/CrowdStrike.. Reviewed log files and correlated evidence to support the investigation of the incidents.. Triaged and responded to email security incidents, including spam, malware, and phishing attacks, ensuring swift resolution and minimizing impact using e-mail security tools like Proofpoint-TAP. Conducted Open-Source Intelligence investigations to gather relevant information for threat intelligence and incident response.. Documented and maintained incident response activities, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records and utilized Jira and The Hive ticketing to facilitate incident tracking and reporting.. Participated in various capture the flag events within the SOC environment. Show less