Nehal Kalbande

Nehal Kalbande

Cybersecurity Analyst
Network Security Engineer
SOC Analyst
Penetration Tester
Incident Response Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Digital Forensics Investigator

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity Engineer with a proven track record of improving incident response times by 25% through innovative solutions. Skilled in threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and deploying secure infrastructures. Adept at using SIEM tools and conducting penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks proactively. Collaborative leader with excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring compliance with global security standards.

Experience

Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst

Remote • Feb 2024 – Present

  • Monitored and analyzed 100+ cybersecurity incidents monthly using SIEM tools, reducing incident response time by 30%.
  • Conducted threat hunting, identifying 15+ undetected vulnerabilities, and proposed mitigation strategies.
  • Automated 5+ repetitive security processes with Python, increasing efficiency by 20%.

Network Technician

Millennial IT Solutions • Kyoto, Japan • May 2023 – Feb 2024

  • Configured and maintained firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs, achieving 99.9% uptime.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on network failures, reducing downtime by 25% through optimized protocols.
  • Trained 5 junior technicians on advanced network security measures.

IT Support Engineer

Green Mart • Nagpur, India • June 2019 – June 2021

  • Resolved 500+ network and endpoint issues, ensuring smooth operations for 100+ employees.
  • Secured software/hardware inventory systems, reducing data breaches by 15%.
  • Streamlined IT support processes, improving resolution times by 20%.

Internships

Laravel Developer Intern

DWebPixel Technologies Pvt Ltd • Remote • June 2024 – Sept 2024

  • Designed and implemented web applications using Laravel, enhancing performance by 30%.
  • Optimized APIs and database queries, reducing load times by 25%.
  • Ensured security best practices in web application development.

Research Associate

Softsense Technoserve (INDIA) Pvt Ltd • Remote • June 2022 – Sept 2022

  • Conducted digital forensics investigations, analyzing 10+ cases.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on forensic findings.
  • Implemented secure protocols to handle sensitive data.

Cybersecurity Intern

National Security Database Program • Remote • Jan 2022 – June 2022

  • Performed penetration testing on 20+ systems, identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Gained hands-on experience with tools like Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Metasploit.
  • Developed scripts to automate security assessment tasks.

Projects

Malware Analysis and Forensics Tool

Developed a Python-based tool integrating YARA, PEfile, and Volatility3, improving malware detection accuracy by 40%.

SecureAuth - Multi-Factor Authentication System

A web-based authentication system enhancing security with 2FA, OAuth, and biometric authentication.

Laravel MySQL PHP
GitHub

CyberVault - Vulnerability Management System

A system for IT security teams to track, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Laravel MySQL PHP
GitHub

CyberNews - Real-Time Cybersecurity News Dashboard

A responsive web app fetching and displaying real-time cybersecurity news.

HTML CSS JavaScript
GitHub

CyberAware - Interactive Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

An interactive quiz app helping users test their cybersecurity knowledge.

HTML CSS JavaScript
GitHub

Useful Resources

OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)

A non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the security of software.

SANS Institute

Provides information security training and certifications.

NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Develops and promotes standards, including cybersecurity standards.

Center for Internet Security (CIS)

Provides security benchmarks and best practices.

Exploit-DB

A database of publicly available exploits and vulnerabilities.

Metasploit

A penetration testing framework.

Portswigger

Provides web security tools and resources.

The Hackerish

Cybersecurity articles and tutorials.

Dark Reading

Cybersecurity news and analysis.

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