Sajjan Adhikari
SOC Analyst · Threat Detection · Incident Response
Cybersecurity student building hands-on expertise in SIEM operations, log forensics, and blue team workflows through structured lab work and industry certifications.
Approach
How I work
I approach cybersecurity the way a SOC analyst should — methodically, documenting everything, and building repeatable workflows. Every project on this site starts with a clear objective, follows structured methodology, and closes with documented findings.
My focus is on blue team operations: SIEM monitoring, log analysis, incident detection, and network forensics. I complement this with offensive security knowledge to understand both sides of the kill chain.
Education
Academic & professional growth
BSc. CSIT — Computer Science & Information Technology
Patan Multiple Campus · Lalitpur, Nepal
Relevant coursework: Computer Networks · Operating Systems · Cryptography · Data Structures · Database Systems
Senior Secondary (+2) — Computer Science
Trinity International College · Kathmandu, Nepal
Science stream with Computer Science · Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
What I deliver
Technical capabilities
Core competencies built through hands-on labs, certifications, and real-world practice in security operations and beyond.
Security Operations
01SplunkLinux CLIBashOffensive Security
02DVWAKali LinuxBurp SuiteNmapNetworking & Systems
03WiresharktcpdumpNmapTools & Languages
04SplunkPythonBashGitLinux CLISystems Administration
05Windows ServerVirtualBoxNTFSProof of work
Security projects
Hands-on lab work demonstrating real-world SOC and offensive security skills through structured, documented projects.
SIEM & Threat Detection
Splunk Enterprise · SPL · Log Analysis
Wrote SPL queries against SSH auth logs to detect brute-force and password-spraying patterns. Built a detection dashboard with alert thresholds and documented findings in a SOC-style report.
Network Traffic Analysis
Wireshark · PCAP Forensics
Multi-protocol PCAP forensics across DNS, FTP, TCP, UDP, and SMB — identifying plaintext credential exposure and TCP anomalies consistent with SOC triage workflows.
Linux CLI Log Parser
SSH Brute Force Investigation
Parsed /var/log/auth.log with grep, awk, and sort — no SIEM required. Extracted attacker IPs, enumerated 5 targeted usernames, and confirmed a password-spraying pattern.
Web App Pentesting
DVWA · Kali Linux · OWASP Top 10
Exploited SQLi, XSS, and Command Injection against DVWA — dumped MD5 hashes via union-based injection and achieved RCE through the web interface.
Network Reconnaissance
Nmap · Service Enumeration
Progressive Nmap scanning (ping → aggressive) identified two open ports with exposed service versions. Documented three security findings in a pentest report.
Web Application Firewall
Python · Rule-Based Filtering
Developed a rule-based WAF in Python that inspects incoming HTTP requests. Uses regex patterns to detect and block SQL injection and XSS payloads before they reach the backend.
Industry validation
Certifications
Industry certifications earned through rigorous training and examination.
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate
IBM
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC²
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Cisco
Splunk Core Certified User
Splunk
Cisco Ethical Hacker
Cisco
Introduction To Cybersecurity
Cisco
EF SET C2 Proficient
EF SET
Work with me
Get in touch
I'm actively looking for opportunities to grow as a security professional. Whether it's an internship, entry-level SOC role, or a collaborative project — I'd love to connect.
sajjanadhikari0@gmail.com