Abhinav Cheriyala

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ABOUT ABHINAV CHERIYALA

I’m Abhinav Cheriyala, a dedicated SOC Analyst with practical experience in monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents using Azure Sentinel and IBM QRadar. I specialize in analyzing diverse log sources, identifying indicators of compromise, and ensuring timely escalation of genuine threats to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.With a solid foundation in cyber defense operations, I bring a balance of technical expertise and analytical insight, supported by a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from Auburn University at Montgomery (USA). My approach emphasizes precision in threat analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous learning to adapt to evolving security challenges-Core CompetenciesSecurity Operations & Monitoring: Real-time alert analysis, event triage, and incident escalation in SIEM tools (Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk).Threat Detection & Response: Investigation of phishing, malware, and brute-force attacks using threat intelligence and behavioral analysis.Log & Network Analysis: Correlation of events across firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and operating systems to identify anomalies.Incident Documentation: Preparation of detailed investigation reports, playbooks, and escalation workflows for recurring alerts.Cybersecurity Frameworks: Familiar with MITRE ATT & CK, NIST IR, Cyber Kill Chain, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities-Professional HighlightsAnalyzed and triaged 20–30 alerts daily, escalating critical incidents based on IOC/IOA evidence.Improved SOC efficiency by contributing to playbooks for brute-force and malware incidents.Collaborated with Tier-2 analysts to refine detection accuracy and reduce false positives.Enhanced phishing investigation procedures by analyzing headers, links, and attachments-Education & Certifications M.S. in Management Information Systems – Auburn University at Montgomery, USA B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering – Vardhaman College of Engineering, IndiaCertifications:Google Cybersecurity Professional CertificateMicrosoft Student SOC Program (Foundations Training)-Open ToSOC Analyst | Cybersecurity Analyst | SIEM Engineer | Incident Response Analyst Location: India | Open to relocation and remote opportunities