Netherlands
Security Portfolio
Cybersecurity | SOC & Defensive Security
Hands-on cybersecurity portfolio focused on SOC monitoring, SIEM/XDR deployment, and incident response. All work is performed in authorized environments. Full personal details are provided on the CV.
SOC monitoring & incident response (phishing, malware investigations)
SIEM/XDR implementation (Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID integration)
Independent setup of monitoring environments with structured documentation
OSINT & threat analysis fundamentals
Basic penetration testing of endpoint devices
Technical incident reporting with clear remediation guidance
Projects
Case-study style work with clean documentation. All work is performed in authorized lab environments.
Wazuh SIEM & XDR Deployment
Designed and implemented a Wazuh-based SIEM/XDR environment, including integration with a customer portal and structured monitoring workflows.
- Configured log ingestion and alerting pipelines
- Implemented structured monitoring for security events
- Documented setup and operational procedures for maintainability
SOC Monitoring & Incident Investigations
Performed SOC monitoring and handled incident investigations involving phishing attachments and malware-related alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and Wazuh.
- Investigated phishing attachments and suspicious activity
- Produced structured incident reports with clear findings
- Maintained monitoring coverage and alert triage workflows
Palo Alto NGFW Policy Configuration & Monitoring
Worked with a Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall to design and implement custom security rules, monitor traffic, and improve visibility into network activity.
- Configured custom security policies based on network segmentation requirements
- Monitored firewall logs to detect suspicious or anomalous traffic patterns
- Validated rule effectiveness and minimized unnecessary exposure
- Documented firewall changes and monitoring procedures for operational clarity
Endpoint Device Security Assessments
Conducted controlled penetration testing on endpoint devices within an authorized environment and documented technical findings and remediation recommendations.
- Identified security weaknesses in device configurations
- Documented vulnerabilities and practical mitigation steps
- Delivered clear, actionable technical recommendations
Skills
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Cybersecurity & Operations
- SOC monitoring
- Incident response (phishing, malware)
- SIEM/XDR configuration
- Threat analysis (OSINT fundamentals)
- Incident documentation & reporting
Platforms & Systems
- Windows
- Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Kali)
Security Tools
- Wazuh
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Entra ID
Scripting & Web
- Python (fundamentals)
- HTML / CSS (fundamentals)
- PHP (fundamentals)
Certifications
In progress items are listed; verification links are added upon completion.
CCNA (In Progress)
Cisco • Expected 2026
CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
CompTIA • Expected Q1 2027
HTB CPTS Path (In Progress)
Hack The Box • Ongoing
HTB / CTF
Progress highlights without disclosing sensitive solutions or active machine spoilers.
Current
- Hack The Box: CPTS PathIn progress
Recent
- Hack The Box: Labs & challengesPracticing enumeration, privilege escalation, and reporting discipline.
Recruiter Pack
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Certification verification links are added upon completion.
All work shown here was performed in authorized labs or with explicit permission.