Gurpreet Singh

Cybersecurity Analyst Trainee @Youth Employment Services YES

Toronto, ON, CA

Currently enrolled in an intensive 15-week cybersecurity training program in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild, designed to equip professionals with the practical knowledge and hands-on experience required to launch a successful career in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure.Key Learnings:Learned and applied core concepts such as network security, threat intelligence, SIEM, MITRE ATT & CK, and incident responseWorked on simulated threat hunting and vulnerability assessment projects in a secure lab environmentGained exposure to tools like Wireshark, Splunk (SIEM basics), IBM QRadar, and basic scripting using PowerShellConducted log analysis and practiced real-world incident simulation exercisesCompleted workshops on growth mindset, resilience, interview preparation, and technical resume buildingParticipated in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) sessions to build emotional and professional resilience