Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

Protecting digital assets
in an evolving threat landscape

He is a new specialist in the sector who knows how to work with security tools, performs vulnerability assessment and high-level protection of systems in the field of security.

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Certificate
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Satisfied Clients
6
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About Me

Passionate cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats.

Personal Profile

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Hi, I am Vusal Karimov. I have decided to innovate in the field of cybersecurity through continuous effort and self-improvement. I am improving myself in the field of Cybersecurity every day and I write new articles explaining the setup and configuration of the tools used by SOC Analysts in order to inform others. My approach combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to provide comprehensive security solutions that protect organizations from evolving cyber threats. You can find the course results and Certificate in the following sections.

Web Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Security Architecture Incident Response SIEM Appliances Malware Analysis Log Analysis Kerberos Digital Forensics XDR/EDR/MDR Windows / Windows Server Linux / Linux Server Network

Personal Details

Date of Birth
November 1, 2004
Location
Azerbaijan, Baku
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Education
MilliSec LLC Cyber Security Company - Blue Team SOC Analyst
Languages
Azerbaijan (Native), English (Beginner)

Professional Training

Continuous learning and specialized training that has shaped my cybersecurity expertise.

Cyber Security SOC Analyst

MilliSec Logo MilliSec LLC October 2024 - July 2025

Advanced training in security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, and security operations.

  • Log Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Malware Analysis
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
  • SIEM tools: Splunk, Wazuh, Qradar
  • XDR/EDR/MDR

Penetration Testing

SecOp Logo SecOp Co MMC November 2024 - January 2025

Comprehensive training in ethical hacking methodologies, tools, and techniques to identify and address security vulnerabilities.

  • Web Penetration Testing
  • OWASP TOP 10
  • MITTRE ATT&CK
  • SQL Injection
  • Cross-Site Script (XSS) Injection
  • Cyber Kill Chain

Work Experience

Professional journey through various cybersecurity roles and organizations.

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IT Helpdesk

Orbit computer sales store

August 2022 - January 2023

He did computer software repair in a medium-level computer repair and sales store.

Solving problems on customers' computers.

Operating system renewal and repair.

Installation of the desired software in a short time and solution of errors in the software in a short time.

Technical Skills

Specialized expertise and technical capabilities in various cybersecurity domains.

Security Assessment

Penetration Testing 50%
Vulnerability Assessment 70%
Web Application Security 65%
Mobile Application Security 40%
Social Engineering 60%

Network Security

Firewall Configuration 65%
IDS/IPS Implementation 70%
VPN Solutions 50%
Network Monitoring 70%
Network Architecture 55%

Security Tools

SIEM (Splunk, Wazuh, ELK, IBM QRadar) 75%
EDR/XDR (Bitdefender XDR) 80%
IDS/IPS (Suricata) 60%
WAF (Sucuri) 80%
Wireshark 65%

Blue Team Operations

Log Analysis & Correlation 75%
Threat Detection & Hunting 70%
Incident Response Process 70%
Security Monitoring (SIEM Use) 75%
Threat Intelligence Usage 75%

Windows

Linux

OSI Model

TCP/IP

PowerShell

Bash

Server

Python

Docker

Wireshark

Cloud

Professional Certificates

Industry-recognized certifications validating my expertise in various cybersecurity domains.

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IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

IBM | Aug 4, 2025

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Security Analyst Fundamentals

IBM | Aug 3, 2025

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IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

IBM | Aug 1, 2025

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SOC Analyst Learning Path

LetsDefend | July 16, 2025

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CompTIA Security+

SecOp Co MMC | Jan 21, 2025

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Recent Articles

A selection of recent security articles and case studies showcasing my expertise and approach.

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QRadar AMI Installation and Network Traffic Monitoring Configuration on AWS

SIEM

An article explaining how important QRadar is in companies, how to set it up in the AWS EC2 cloud, and how to make Network Activity visible.

IBM QRadar Network Activity QRadar Configuration SIEM
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Wazuh Detection and Response Configuration. Active Response Module.

SIEM

In this article, it is explained step by step what the Wazuh tool is used for in companies, how to install it on the server, and how to instantly eliminate malware that falls into the system by integrating it with VirusTotal with the Active Response module.

System Security API SIEM Wazuh Incident Response
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Windows Deployment Services Installation and Configuration

Server

A step by step guide explaining the installation and configuration of Windows Deployment Service. Here is detailed information about how to set up the DHCP Server required for Windows Deployment Service on Windows Server 2019 and much more.

Windows Server Installation and Configuration Distribution
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Windows Server Update Services

Server

A step-by-step guide explaining the installation and configuration of Windows Server Update Service. Here is detailed information on how to configure Windows Server Update Service on Windows Server 2019 and more.

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