Zehra Genc

About Zehra Genc

Highly motivated, Security+ certified, detail-oriented cyber security professional. Developed advanced analytic skills through +4 years of STEM education career with relevant IT skills. Specialized in analysis of potential and active threats, securing networks, and applications by utilizing SIEM, EDR, security tools, and technologies. I possess the CompTIA Security+ certification and am currently in the process of attaining the CEH certification.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   Solventai Cybersecurity

   Aug 2022 — Present · Fairfax, VA, US

   Examine and review escalated cases with Service Now ticketing system until closure. This includes investigating and recommending appropriate corrective actions for cyber security incidents.• Liaise with the Company\'s SOC to respond to emerging incidents in a timely manner; triage details and provide support to both the SOC and Business Managers• Perform analysis of log files of Firewall, IPS, IDS, Server, and Proxy via Splunk SIEM solution.• Conduct analysis to determine the legitimacy of files, domains and emails using resources such as VirusTotal, AnyRun, and Cisco Umbrella Investigate.• Analyze PCAP files for Malware analysis and find details of the infected Windows hosts and write IOC on executive summary reports.• Analyze CTI findings (Fraudulent domains, Phishing sites, Fraudulent Mobile Apps etc.)• Perform post-mortem analysis on logs, traffic flows, and phishing activities to identify malicious actors.• Monitor and analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts through Splunk and identify security incidents for remediation and investigation.• Train and assist junior-level analysts for intelligence report writing and using closed/open-source tools to monitor, analyze cyber threats and provide recommended actions

Education

• University of Houston-Clear Lake

  Master of Science - MS

  2015 — 2018

• Ankara University

  Bachelor's degree

  2009 — 2013