Lena-Vaughn Lolohea

My experience at Spark New Zealand has equipped me with both specialized Cybersecurity expertise and broader professional skills, making me prepared to contribute effectively in the workplace.

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Developed proficiency in using SIEM tools like Splunk for real-time monitoring, log analysis, and threat detection.
• Incident Response: Applied structured response procedures, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery, while strengthening adaptability under pressure.
• Intrusion Detection: Gained insights into intrusion detection systems (IDS) and their role in monitoring and analyzing suspicious network activity.
• Network Forensics and OS Tools: Worked with tools such as OpenSearch and Arkime to perform network traffic analysis and forensic investigations.
• Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management: Gained practical experience in assessing vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and applying proactive defense strategies.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking: Strengthened ability to identify root causes of incidents and propose effective security solutions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Partnered with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to integrate security measures and operational needs.
• Continuous Learning: Actively engaged in keeping up with emerging threats, evolving tools, and best practices. Additional Contributions:
• Maintained project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for stakeholders.
• Delivered high-quality work consistently, demonstrating strong work ethic and dedication to the internship program.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
• Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.