SOC Analyst Portfolio | Brian Toback – Cybersecurity Projects & Labs

I am an entry-level SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in incident analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring. This portfolio showcases structured investigations, risk evaluations, and remediation strategies aligned with real-world security operations.

Skills

I am an entry-level SOC / Security Analyst with hands-on experience in incident analysis, risk assessment, and vulnerability management. I hold CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications and have completed multiple practical labs simulating real-world security operations.

My technical experience includes log analysis, alert triage, incident documentation, qualitative risk assessment using NIST SP 800-30, and security control evaluation aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

I bring a structured, analytical approach to investigations and am comfortable translating technical findings into clear, business-relevant recommendations.

Experience

Cybersecurity Analyst (Hands-On Labs & Projects)

Independent / Self-Directed Experience

• Conducted internal security audits and risk assessments for simulated organizations, identifying control gaps, compliance issues, and security risks using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

• Analyzed and documented security incidents, including denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, by identifying root causes, impacted systems, and response actions, and developing recommendations to improve detection and prevention.

• Performed vulnerability assessments on exposed systems by evaluating threat sources, likelihood, and impact, and proposing remediation and mitigation strategies to reduce business risk.

• Performed SOC-relevant tasks including log review, alert triage, incident documentation, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

• Developed structured incident reports and security documentation suitable for stakeholder review and portfolio presentation.