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Available for hire  ·  Chennai, TN

Dhinakaran R.

Cybersecurity Analyst  ·  SOC Operations  ·  VAPT  ·  Network Security  ·  CEH Candidate

CSE graduate with hands-on experience in SOC Operations, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, and Incident Response. Built a home SOC lab with Wazuh SIEM, conducted DVWA vulnerability assessments with Burp Suite, and ranked 18th at DEF CON Coimbatore 2026 CTF.

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SecOps
CEH Candidate
DEF CON 18th Place
AWS Certified
CGPA 8.2
50+ TryHackMe Rooms
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01 // About

Who I Am

I'm a Computer Science Engineering graduate specializing in cybersecurity. My core domains include SOC Operations, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Threat Detection & Incident Response, and Network Security.

Currently interning at Redteam Hacker Academy, Chennai through the CICSA program — executing structured SOC operations, identifying OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities with Burp Suite and Nmap, applying MITRE ATT&CK framework, and building SIEM proficiency with Wazuh and Splunk.

Ranked 18th out of 100+ teams at DEF CON Coimbatore 2026 CTF, solving challenges across web exploitation, OSINT, cryptography, and network forensics. Pursuing CEH v13 and CICSA certifications.

8.2
CGPA Score
18th
DEF CON CTF
CEH
In Progress
SOC
Analyst Ready
dhinakaran@portfolio — bash
whoami
dhinakaran_r — SOC / VAPT / InfoSec
cat location.txt
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
cat ctf_results.txt
🏆 18th / 100+ Teams — DEF CON Coimbatore 2026
grep frameworks skills.txt
MITRE ATT&CK · NIST CSF · OWASP Top 10 · ISO 27001
ls certifications/
ceh_v13    cicsa    aws_cloud_practitioner    cisco_networking
cat contact.txt
cat availability.txt
OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES
02 // Skills

Technical Arsenal

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Cybersecurity & SOC Operations
Security MonitoringThreat Detection & AnalysisThreat IntelligenceSOC OperationsIncident ResponseLog AnalysisAlert TriageRisk AssessmentSecurity InvestigationsIncident DocumentationThreat Hunting
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Vulnerability Assessment & VAPT
Web Application VAOWASP Top 10SQL InjectionXSSCommand InjectionBroken AuthenticationIDORReconnaissanceEnumerationVAPT MethodologyAttack Surface Mapping
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SIEM & Security Tools
Wazuh (Hands-on)Splunk (Fundamentals)QRadar (Awareness)Microsoft SentinelWiresharkNmapBurp SuiteCisco Packet TracerPuTTY
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Network Security
Firewall ConceptsIDS/IPSVPN SecurityOSI ModelTCP/IPIPv4 & SubnettingVLANRouting & SwitchingDHCPDNSNATPacket Analysis
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Frameworks & Standards
MITRE ATT&CKNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkOWASP Top 10ISO 27001 (Awareness)Security ComplianceCybersecurity Standards
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OS, Cloud & Programming
Linux (Ubuntu)VirtualBoxWindows SecurityBash ScriptingAWS Cloud FundamentalsAWS IAMCloud SecurityPython (Fundamentals)Security Automation
03 // Experience

Work History

Jan 2026 – Present  ·  Current Role
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Redteam Hacker Academy, Chennai — CICSA Program
  • Executed structured SOC Operations training covering security monitoring, real-time log analysis, threat detection, alert triage, and incident investigation workflows aligned with enterprise security operations.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessment exercises identifying OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities — SQL Injection, XSS, Broken Authentication, IDOR, and Access Control flaws — using Burp Suite and Nmap in controlled lab environments.
  • Applied MITRE ATT&CK framework to map attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); practiced threat analysis, risk identification, and security investigation documentation.
  • Developed SIEM proficiency using Splunk and Wazuh for log ingestion, event correlation, and alert monitoring; studied QRadar and Microsoft Sentinel architecture for enterprise SOC operations.
  • Practiced firewall rule concepts, IDS/IPS alert review, endpoint security principles, and malware behavior analysis through guided cybersecurity lab scenarios.
  • Produced structured incident documentation reports capturing vulnerability findings, attack vectors, risk ratings, and recommended remediation actions.
Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
AI/ML Engineer Intern
Manocore Technologies
  • Collaborated with technical teams; assisted in debugging and system-level troubleshooting in a structured engineering environment.
  • Gained exposure to professional technical workflows, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional communication across departments.
04 // Projects

Featured Work

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SIEM / SOC
Home SOC Lab – Wazuh SIEM Deployment & Incident Monitoring

Deployed and configured Wazuh SIEM on VirtualBox/Ubuntu, setting up agent-based monitoring to simulate a real-world SOC environment. Generated and investigated real security events including authentication failures, unauthorized access attempts, and system-level alerts. Practiced structured incident investigation and produced SOC-style investigation reports.

WazuhVirtualBoxUbuntu LinuxSIEMLog AnalysisIncident Investigation
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VAPT
Web Application Vulnerability Assessment – DVWA

Conducted a comprehensive vulnerability assessment on DVWA using Burp Suite, identifying and exploiting OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, Command Injection, and Broken Authentication. Documented all findings in a structured VAPT report covering severity ratings, business impact, and remediation recommendations.

Burp SuiteDVWAOWASP Top 10Vulnerability AssessmentVAPTSecurity Reporting
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Network Security
Network Traffic Analysis & Anomaly Detection – Wireshark

Captured and analyzed live network traffic using Wireshark across TCP, DNS, HTTP, and ICMP protocols. Examined TCP three-way handshakes, DNS query/response flows, and HTTP cycles. Identified abnormal traffic patterns and anomalies through packet-level analysis, applying network forensics techniques to distinguish legitimate from suspicious behavior.

WiresharkTCP/IPPacket AnalysisDNSHTTPNetwork Forensics
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CTF Competition
DEF CON Coimbatore 2026 – Ranked 18th / 100+ Teams

Competed in DEF CON Coimbatore 2026 CTF, ranking 18th out of 100+ teams. Solved multi-domain challenges spanning web security exploitation, OSINT intelligence gathering, cryptography, network traffic analysis, and security investigation. Also attended expert-led sessions on ethical hacking, threat intelligence, and SOC operations best practices.

Web ExploitationOSINTCryptographyNetwork AnalysisCTF
05 // Education & Certifications

Academic Profile

Education
B.E. Computer Science & Engineering
Prathyusha Engineering College, Tiruvallur
Nov 2022 – May 2026
⭐ CGPA: 8.2 / 10
Key Coursework
Computer NetworksNetwork SecurityEthical HackingCryptographyWeb App SecurityCloud ComputingOSInfoSec
Certifications
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) – EC-CouncilIn Progress
CICSA – Certified IT Infrastructure & Cyber SOC Analyst – Redteam Hacker AcademyIn Progress
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Amazon Web ServicesCompleted
Cisco Networking Academy – Introduction to NetworkingCompleted
TryHackMe – Cybersecurity Learning Paths (Network, Linux, Web, SOC, Recon)Completed
05.5 // Labs

Hands-On Practice

TryHackMe Platform
50+ Rooms Completed — Active Practitioner

Continuously sharpening offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills through structured challenge rooms and real-world scenario simulations on TryHackMe. Completed foundational and intermediate cybersecurity labs covering SOC operations, network security, web application security, and more.

  • Network Security, Linux Fundamentals, and Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10)
  • Reconnaissance, Enumeration, and Vulnerability Assessment methodologies
  • SOC Operations — SIEM fundamentals, log analysis, phishing analysis, endpoint security
  • Real-world threat detection, incident investigation, and defensive security techniques
  • MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF concepts through CTF-style interactive lab environments
06 // Contact

Let's Connect

Open to SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, VAPT, and Information Security roles. Fresher with hands-on lab experience, CEH v13 in progress, and a competitive CTF track record. Let's build resilient systems together.

Currently available for hire in Chennai & Remote