Vanen Joshua Ibi

Cybersecurity professional specializing in threat detection, log analysis, and security monitoring, currently completing an MSc in Cybersecurity at Dublin Business School. Experienced working with SIEM and security tooling such as Wazuh, Suricata, Graylog, Kali Linux, and Metasploit to detect anomalies, investigate security events, and support security operations workflows.
I apply a structured, process-driven approach to alert triage, initial investigation, and escalation, ensuring that potential incidents are analyzed with the right context and documented clearly for Level 2 review. Through hands-on SOC labs, job simulations, and security projects, I've gained practical exposure to monitoring dashboards, reviewing alerts, correlating data sources, and following runbook-style procedures for handling events.
Comfortable creating concise, actionable documentation-from incident summaries to procedural notes-and collaborating with cross-functional peers, mentors, and technical teams to validate findings, fine-tune detection logic, and strengthen operational security outcomes.
I am committed to contributing effectively in an entry-level SOC environment by supporting continuous monitoring, delivering structured reports, and helping improve the organization's security posture through disciplined execution and a strong analytical mindset.

• Citizenship and Leadership Training
• Figma Essential Training
• CCNA: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Mastercard - Cybersecurity virtual experience program on Forage - August 2025
• Microsoft -Student SOC Program Foundations Training.
• Verizon Cloud Platform Job Simulation on Forage - September 2025
• Deloitte Australia Cyber Job Simulation on Forage - September 2025

Network Vulnerability Assessment (Vision Three Lab)

Built a simulated enterprise lab with Wazuh, Suricata, and Graylog to detect and respond to attacks.

Successfully correlated SQL injection and brute-force attempts, improving detection and response.

Web Security & Secure Development (DVWA Lab)

Tested SQL injection and XSS across DVWA security levels and analyzed code differences.

Applied secure coding practices to patch vulnerabilities and strengthen web app security.

Honeypot Deployment & Threat Analysis

Deployed a honeypot using Wazuh and Suricata to study attacker behaviors in a safe environment.

Captured and analyzed real attack attempts, improving threat research and defense strategies.

Digital Forensics Investigation

Used FTK Imager and Wireshark to investigate simulated malware traffic and system compromise.

Reconstructed attack timelines and validated evidence for reporting and legal readiness.

Static Code Analysis (Secure Development Review)

Audited Flask applications with Semgrep and CodeQL, focusing on OWASP Top 10 issues.

Produced a comparative report highlighting strengths and limitations of each tool.

Policy, Compliance & Risk Assessment

Researched ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST to design a risk-based cybersecurity framework.

Delivered policy recommendations and training models to improve resilience in SMEs and smart grids.

Mastercard Cybersecurity virtual experience program on Forage - August 2025:

Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on MasterCard’s Security Awareness Team. I helped identify and report security threats such as phishing. I also analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams.

Verizon Cloud Platform Job Simulation on Forage - September 2025

• Completed a job simulation involving building a hypothetical new VPN product for Verizon’s Cloud Computing team.
• Used command line Python to test whether Verizon’s VPN met the cloud-native traits, i.e. redundancy, resiliency and least-privilege.
• Researched approaches to achieve application security and communicated insights in a PowerPoint Presentation.

Deloitte Australia Cyber Job Simulation on Forage - September 2025

• Completed a job simulation involving reading web activity logs
• Supported a client in a cyber security breach
• Answered questions to identify suspicious user activity

Microsoft Student SOC Program Foundations Training - September 2025

• Completed training covering the fundamentals of SOC operations , exploring topics like SOC functions, tools such as Sentinel, Defender, and Security Copilot, real-world incident simulations, and best practices for career readiness.
• Gained hands-on experience with threat detection and incident response, by working through practical cybersecurity scenarios that enhanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Explored the core structure of SOC environments, including roles, technology workflows, and operating procedures, providing insight into how SOCs function in real organizations.
• Studied the implementation guide designed to support facilitators in launching student-led SOCs, covering planning strategies, deployment guidance, and best practices for hands-on learning.
• Learned how to deliver SOC training via a SCORM-compatible course, enabling integration into learning management systems with structured modules and built-in assessments.