Lena-Vaughn Lolohea

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My experience at Spark New Zealand has equipped me with specialized skills in Cybersecurity, as well as the industry expectations making me well-prepared to contribute effectively in the working space.

• Security Information and Event Management(SIEM):
• Developed proficiency in using SIEM tools like Splunk for real-time monitoring and threat detection.
• Learned how to analyze log data and respond effectively to security incidents in a corporate environment.
• Incident Response:
• I have the necessary knowledge of incident response procedures, including the identification, containment, education, and recovery phases.
• Understood the importance of early detection and the structured approach to managing cybersecurity incidents.
• Linux Skills for Cybersecurity Analysts:
• Improved Linux command-line skills relevant to security analysis, penetration testing, and incident response.
• Worked with various Linux-based tools in a controlled environment to stimulate real-world security scenarios.
• Intrusion Detection:
• Gained insights into IDS and their role in monitoring and analyzing network activity.
• Learned about crafting and interpreting IDS signatures to detect and respond to potential security threats.
• Network Forensics and OS tools:
• Worked with tools like OpenSearch and Arkime for network traffic analysis and forensic investigations.
• Gained experience in network security monitoring, including the integration of Arkime with Elastic Search for enhanced data analysis.
• Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management:
• Participated in sessions focused on threat intelligence, using tools like MISP for managing and sharing threat data.
• General practical experience in vulnerability management processes, including the assessment and mitigation of security risks.
• Professional Development:
• Enhanced understanding of industry-standard professionalism and ethics in Cybersecurity.
• Networked with industry professionals, gaining diverse perspectives and practical insights into the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors.