Mr. Victor Kabangi

Cybersecurity analyst focused on threat detection, incident response, and system hardening. Passionate about securing digital environments and reducing risk.

🔑 Key Skills

  • Monitored security events and alerts using SIEM tools like Splunk
  • Analyzed network traffic and firewall logs to identify anomalies
  • Executed reconnaissance tasks using tools like nmap, dig, and DNSDumpster
  • Utilized SSH and curl for remote diagnostics and manual HTTP requests
  • Documented incidents, investigations, and escalations as per SOC procedures
  • Assisted in vulnerability assessments using Nessus and OpenVAS, with a focus on risk-based prioritization
  • Familiar with security frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS Controls
  • Collaborated with IT teams to implement firewall rules, access control policies, and encryption protocols
  • Automated log parsing, alert generation, and simple analysis tasks using Python
  • Experience with antivirus/EDR platforms and endpoint protection strategies
  • Committed to continuous learning and staying current with cybersecurity trends

💼 Professional Experience

IT Support Attachee

Konza Technopolis, Machakos County
June 2024 – August 2024

  • Supported basic cybersecurity and IT monitoring tasks
  • Analyzed system logs and contributed to early-stage incident detection
  • Gained hands-on experience with real-world tools and security practices

🎓 Education

Security Analyst Trainee

Cyber Shujaa Program (Kenya)
May 12 – Present

Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics

Meru University of Science and Technology
September 2021 – October 2025

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Njega Boys High School
2016 – 2021

🧾 Certifications

  • 🛡️ CompTIA Security+ (in progress)
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Digital Forensics Essentials – EC-Council
  • 🌐 Computer Networks – Huawei

🛠️ Technical Tools

SIEM & Monitoring:

  • Splunk, Wireshark

Vulnerability Management:

  • Nessus, OpenVAS

Reconnaissance:

  • Nmap, DNSDumpster, dig

Security Utilities:

  • curl, SSH, Python

Frameworks & Standards:

  • MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR (familiarity)

🧠 Additional Information

  • Strong interpersonal skills; able to clearly explain technical issues to diverse audiences
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments