Manoj Parihar
Mumbai
Summary
Dedicated SOC Analyst with expertise in security event monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis. Proven ability to detect intrusions and execute threat-hunting operations for proactive defense.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
PWC AC
Bangalore
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed security events in a 24/7 SOC to detect intrusions and malicious activity.
- Conducted real-time investigation, reporting, and escalation of incidents from multiple log sources.
- Identified intrusion attempts through detailed event reviews and correlation analysis.
- Performed threat hunting based on IOCs, emerging threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed phishing emails using Avanan, Proofpoint TAP/POD, Abnormal Security, Defender, and open-source tools.
- Recommended blocking actions after investigating malicious domains, IPs, and email content.
- Conducted malware and spam analysis across host and network environments.
- Executed host-based and hash-based searches to uncover vulnerabilities.
- Investigated phishing campaigns, and removed malicious emails from affected mailboxes.
- Detected outbound traffic to malicious IPs, and escalated for host containment and remediation.
- Used EDR tools to identify malicious hashes and scan affected hosts.
- Worked with SIEM platforms like Splunk, Azure Sentinel, QRadar, Exabeam, Next-Gen Falcon, and Google Chronicle (basic).
- Handled security incidents across multiple client environments.
- Utilized endpoint tools like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Cortex for threat detection.
- Managed email security using Proofpoint TAP and Microsoft Defender.
- Participated in threat-hunting operations and proactive defense activities.
- Led tabletop exercises to improve team incident response capabilities.
Education
M.Tech - Cyber Security
Rashtriya Raksha University
Gandhinagar06-2023
B.E - EXTC
Pillai College of Engineering
Mumbai11-2020
HSC -
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
Mumbai03-2016
SSC Boards -
Vidya Mandir High School
Mumbai03-2014
Skills
- Security event monitoring
- Incident response
- Threat analysis
- Malware analysis
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Forensic investigation
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH Practical)
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Research Paper and Publication Contribution
- Publication contribution: Authored a chapter titled "Villain: Malware Analysis and Antivirus Evasion of a Backdoor Generator" in the book "Advanced Techniques and Applications of Cybersecurity and Forensics" (ISBN: 9781032479576), published by Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group
- Research paper contribution: Authored a research paper titled "Cyber Threat Intelligence: Current Status and Future Directions" for Volume 2, Issue 1 of the NCRB Journal, published by the National Crime Records Bureau
Tools and Language
- Languages: Python, HTML, and CS
- Tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Wazuh, Nmap, Masscan, Snort, GNS3, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Acunetix, UFED, Autopsy, Belkasoft, Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Qradar, Avanan, Proofpoint, Defender, CrowdStrike, Next-Gen Falcon, Arcsight, and
Timeline
SOC Analyst
PWC AC
03.2023 - Current
M.Tech - Cyber Security
Rashtriya Raksha University
B.E - EXTC
Pillai College of Engineering
HSC -
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
SSC Boards -
Vidya Mandir High School
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