Poushali Choudhury

A Motivated ‘Cybersecurity Analyst’ graduated with experience in College Project in Network Architecture Design and Operations, Windows Server Security. Familiarity with vulnerability and penetration testing, APIs, network protocols, firewalls, and security technologies, able to quickly gain trust & develop relationships with others, possesses the right combination of technical knowledge, leadership, teamwork & analytical skills to excel in any entry level Cybersecurity Analyst or co-op opportunities. Superior attention to detail, friendly, outgoing, and eager to learn new technologies, who is a team player, effective communicator and problem 

Key Skills and Attributes include:

Active listening skills in classes and during project-preparation and demonstration. Friendly, confident and respectful in group works. Knowledge of various operating systems, including Windows, Linux kernel, scheduler, memory management system, device drivers, and hardware architectures, Proven ability of programming, troubleshoot and administrating network issues and devices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Languages Spoken:  English, Hindi, Bengali

Education & Courses

Willis College, Ottawa, ONT, 2023, Cybersecurity Analyst Program (2 Years program)

COURSE OUTLINE: Computing Hardware and Host Based Security Foundations, Windows Networking Administration and Security, Microsoft Application Services and Security I - Databases, Microsoft Application Services and Security II - Messaging Systems, Linux Systems Administration and Security, Network Architecture Design and Operations, Network Security 

Technology I- vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, Routing & Switching, Network Security and Unified Threat Management, Cyber Security Operations and Threat Analysis, Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, Cloud Security, Codding for Pentesters, Digital Forensics, Network Technology I Routing and Switching, Threat Intelligence Analysis, Security Operations Center Analysis, Network Security and Defense Foundation. Penetration Testing, Blue team & Red team

CERTIFICATIONS:  IN PROGRESS:  AWS / Linux + / CAH / Security + / Python / CSA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platforms: Windows Server 2016, Windows XP/7/8.1/10/12, AWS Cloud Security, Linux System Administration and Security, Ethical Hacking

Windows Server: Active Directory Domain Services, AD Rights Management Services, DNS, DHCP, Workplace Join, NTFS File Permissions, Dynamic Access Control, NMP, Remote access and provisioning (SSH, Telnet, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, HTTP).

Networking: Cisco Switches & Routers, Fortinet Switch, Sophos Switch, Firewalls, VLANs, VPN, Routing with various protocols such as: RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, Wireless encryption & security

Virtualization: Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare Workstation, and Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Scripting: Working knowledge of PowerShell, Python, Linux, BASH, Perl, Java and Ruby.

 WILLIS COLLEGE LAB PROJECT

 Implemented a Windows domain environment (Jan 19, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022)

o Deployed roles and services and configured Active Directory Services

o Configured, managed and troubleshooted services such as DHCP, DNS, and remote access

o Created and managed Active Directory objects such as users, computers, groups, and OUs.

o Created and implemented Group Policy infrastructure

o Configured and maintain access control lists and local group security policies 

o Implemented iSCSI storage share & Configured trust between different forests

o Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using network diagnostic tools eg: ping & tracert

 Implemented a LAN with different subnets that contain hosts, switches, and routers

o Configure router with DHCP to allow host computers to receive IP address from router

o Configure two VLANs on a switch and enable communication between VLANs using router, 

o Design physical LAN layout and perform configuration of components

o Configure Cisco routers with a routing protocol such as OSPF

o Connect two LANs together using configured routers to enable communication between the separate subnet 

Configured Fortinet security device placed between WAN and LAN networks 

o Create policies to control LAN and WAN traffic

o Configure restrictions on LAN to WAN traffic & scheduling internet access

o Configure a SSL VPN tunnel connecting host residing in LAN & WAN

Implement a mail system using MS Exchange server 2016

o Configure an Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) bucket 

o Use the AWS Management Console to name a bucket & configure a variety of settings

o Upload an index document, and test your website

 Performed Threat Intelligence Indication of Compromise Data Collection and Processing & Threat Intelligence Data Analysis, The Maltego Falcon and the Harvesters, Chroot Jail

 . Network Services-( Nov 1, 2021- Dec 13, 2021)

 Work Experience

 EuroMex, Ottawa, ON, 2019-2022 (European & Mexican restaurant), Customer Service/Cashier

 AEGIs Global, Kolkata, India, 2017

Customer Service Agent (Full Time)

. Provided mobile network information, verified account balance and port in port out data over the phone

Interests & Extra Curricular

 Volunteer of Dog Rescue team, Kolkata Street Dogs Group, India, 2016-2017

 Association Club Event Organizer, Local Community Organization, Kolkata, India

EuroMex, Ottawa, ON, 2019-2022 (European & Mexican restaurant), Customer Service/Cashier

AEGIs Global, Kolkata, India, 2017

Customer Service Agent (Full Time)

. Provided mobile network information, verified account balance and port in port out data over the phone

I have finished my Cybersecurity Diploma from Willis college with a passion for Cybersecurity Analyst over the last 2 years, I have been working hard to gain relevant experience in vulnerability and penetration testing, network protocols, firewalls, and security technologies, Threat Analysis, Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, Windows Server Security, Linux, Python etc. Recognized by peers and professors for Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Cybersecurity Analyst, Willis College, completed (Graduated in Jan 27, 2023)

• Virtualization: Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare Workstation, and Oracle VM VirtualBox.

• Windows Server 2016, Windows XP/7/8.1/10, Active Directory Domain Services, AD Rights Management Services, DNS, DHCP, Workplace Join, NTFS File Permissions, Dynamic Access Control, NMP, Remote access and provisioning (SSH, Telnet, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, HTTP). Experienced with cybersecurity tools, such as Wireshark or Metasploit.

• Implementation of a Windows domain environment - Installed and configure Windows 10 and Server 2016, deployed roles and services and configured Active Directory Services, configured, managed and troubleshooted services such as DHCP, DNS, and remote access

Developed Advance MS excel skills and MS word skills Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python, Linux, pearl  etc.