Nischal Bhandari
@nischalbhandari
Entry-level cybersecurity analyst experienced in SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and packet analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am an entry-level cybersecurity analyst who has built hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and packet analysis through a home lab environment. I installed and configured a Wazuh server with Windows and Linux agents, monitored security alerts with SIEM tools, triaged incidents such as malware infections and phishing attempts, and performed vulnerability and risk assessments with remediation recommendations.
I am proficient with Wazuh, Splunk, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, and familiar with cloud and network security controls. I hold the Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate, DATACOM Certificate, and TATA Cyber Analyst Certificate, and I am seeking an internship or junior SOC role to apply my incident response, threat analysis, and SIEM skills in a professional security operations environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Analyst
Home Lab
Conducted SIEM monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and packet analysis in a home lab environment; installed and configured Wazuh with Windows/Linux agents and triaged alerts to identify and remediate security incidents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chitwan College of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Applications
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications with expected graduation in August 2028; coursework and projects focused on cybersecurity tools and SOC operations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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