TOM JOSEPH JAMES
Thrissur
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in cybersecurity, honed through experience as a Sales & Media Manager Intern at Blueskys Aviation Academy. Expert in vulnerability assessment and incident response, complemented by exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to enhance project execution and streamline processes for improved outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Day Trader & EA Tester
Freelance Day Trader & EA Tester
Earnakulam
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed risk assessments, evaluated Expert Advisors (EAs), and enhanced analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Sales & Media Manager (Intern)
Blueskys Aviation Academy
- Enhanced project execution by coordinating various digital initiatives.
- Improved accessibility and clarity through streamlined documentation processes.
Education
Diploma - Information & Cyber Security
RedTeam Academy
Thrissur12-2025
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Cyber Security
Bharathiar University
Chalakudy01.2023
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- OWASP top 10
- Security operations center monitoring
- Incident response
- Threat and log analysis
- Network and packet analysis
- Security reporting
- Windows and Linux troubleshooting
- Burp Suite expertise
- Nmap proficiency
- Metasploit usage
- Hydra tool knowledge
- Wireshark analysis
- Splunk experience
- Elastic SIEM familiarity
- Kali Linux skills
- Windows operating system knowledge
- Linux operating system knowledge
- Basic Python programming
- Bash scripting skills
- MITRE ATT&CK framework understanding
- PTES methodology knowledge
- CVSS scoring expertise
- Cyber kill chain awareness
- Analytical thinking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail proficiency
- Team collaboration skills
- Time management capabilities
Certification
- Certified Information and Cyber Security Analyst (CICSA), RedTeam Academy
- Red Team Certification, RedTeam Academy
Projects And Practical Experience
- Penetration Testing Labs (TryHackMe, PentesterLab), Exploited 10+ vulnerable machines identifying XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF vulnerabilities, privilege escalation paths, and network misconfigurations.
- Elastic SIEM - Brute Force Detection, Built detection rules identifying 100+ failed SSH login attempts, configured Elastic Cloud SIEM, simulated brute-force attacks from Kali Linux, and enabled real-time alerts.
- Incident Response Simulations, Investigated 50+ log events, detected malicious activity, and implemented triage workflows reducing manual review time by ~30%.
Languages
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
- English
Methodologies And Frameworks
- OWASP Top 10
- MITRE ATT&CK
- PTES
- CVSS Scoring
- Cyber Kill Chain
Security Tools And Technologies
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Hydra
- Wireshark
- Splunk
- Elastic SIEM
- Kali Linux
- Windows
- Linux
- Python (Basic)
- Bash
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Freelance Day Trader & EA Tester
Freelance Day Trader & EA Tester
08.2022 - 12.2023
Sales & Media Manager (Intern)
Blueskys Aviation Academy
Diploma - Information & Cyber Security
RedTeam Academy
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Cyber Security
Bharathiar University