AAFRIN SAHNAZ A M
Thiruvarur
Summary
ECE graduate with practical experience in Cybersecurity through hands-on training and projects in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security monitoring. Experienced in working with cybersecurity tools and analysing security-related activities. Currently working as a full-time Administrative Assistant, with experience in documentation, data management, ERP, and coordination. Seeking an entry-level opportunity in Cybersecurity or SOC Operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Delta Public School,Koothanallur.
Tiruvarur,Tamilnadu
05.2026 - Current
- Managed day-to-day administrative and front-desk operations.
- Maintained student attendance records and updated ERP systems.
- Handled visitor management, phone calls, and parent communication.
- Assisted with examination-related activities, documentation, printing, and question-paper preparation.
- Maintained student records, forms, files, and ID-card coordination.
- Coordinated with teachers and school management for routine administrative activities.
Cyber Security Trainee
FITA Academy
Chennai
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed hands-on training in Cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
- Gained practical experience with security tools including Nmap, Wireshark, Qualys,etc.
- Performed Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing in a controlled environment.
- Practiced identifying and analysing common security vulnerabilities and documenting findings
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics And Communication Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College
Kovilvenni, Thiruvarur 10.2020 - 06.2024
HSC -
Neelan Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Needamangalam,Thiruvarur01-2020
Skills
Technical Skills :
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Security Monitoring
- Log Analysis
- SIEM
Administrative & Office Skills :
- Administrative Assistance
- Data Entry & Documentation
- Record Keeping
- ERP Management
- Microsoft Office
- Attendance Management
- Communication
Certification
- Cyber Security Certificate on FITA Academy - August 2024
- ANZ Australia Cyber Security Management Job Simulation on Forage - May 2025
- Mastercard Cybersecurity virtual experience program on Forage - May 2025
Accomplishments
Phishing Simulation Project
• Created a believable phishing email to understand social engineering tactics
• Identified phishing red flags and improved realism in attacker scenarios
• Gained insight into phishing defense strategies in enterprise environments
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
• Performed basic vulnerability scans and penetration testing on demo targets
• Used tools like Nmap and Burp Suite to identify security flaws
• Documented findings and proposed mitigation steps
Network packet analysis with Wireshark
• Captured and analyzed network traffic to identify suspicious patterns
• Detected potential malicious activities using protocol filters and packet dissection
• Learned how to recognize DNS queries, TCP handshakes, and common attack indicators
Cybersecurity Labs – TryHackMe
• Completed hands-on labs in network security, Linux, and threat detection
• Strengthened practical knowledge in reconnaissance, scanning, and incident response
• Applied theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Delta Public School,Koothanallur.
05.2026 - Current
Cyber Security Trainee
FITA Academy
07.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics And Communication Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College
10.2020 - 06.2024
HSC -
Neelan Matriculation Higher Secondary School