Credentials
Professional Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR stack: MDE, MDI, MCAS/MDCA, MDC and Sentinel
- Skills: Incident response, threat hunting, KQL, Defender XDR
Hands on Experience:
- KQL queries for threat detection, hunting, and configuration auditing
- Setting up Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender XDR deployment
- Automated response workflows using Logic Apps, Powershell and Python with API integrations
This certification reflects not just what I studied, but the skills I applied daily while helping customers improve their security operations.
Associate of ISC2
- Passed the rigorous ISC2 exam, meeting the knowledge requirements across all 8 domains related to Information Systems Security
- Currently accumulating the required years of professional experience in related domains to obtain the full certification by Jan 2026
This recognition reflects my long-term commitment to the field of cybersecurity and continuous professional growth — not just passing exams, but applying and sharing knowledge for the public goods.
Learning Certifications
Fundamental Coding Interview Prep with Python
- Strengthened core Python skills with a focus on loops, string operations, and type conversions
- Hands-on experience implementing basic and advanced algorithms