Harsh Patel

Hi, I’m Harsh — a cybersecurity analyst with hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection. During my role at Home Hardware, I monitored and investigated security alerts using IBM QRadar, strengthened endpoint defenses with SentinelOne, and supported vulnerability remediation using Nessus, contributing to measurable risk reduction. My experience across SOC operations, secure coding, and IT support has helped me develop a strong, well-rounded security mindset.

📍 Location: Ontario, Canada
✉️ Email: [email protected]

💡 Core Skills

🔍 Log Monitoring & SIEM: IBM QRadar, Splunk, Security Onion
🚨 Incident Detection & Response: Alert Triage, Containment, Escalation, Documentation
🦠 Vulnerability & Threat Analysis: Nessus, OWASP Top 10, Threat Investigation
🌐 Network & Infrastructure Security: pfSense, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls
🖥️ Endpoint Security: SentinelOne, Endpoint Hardening
🧰 Tools & Platforms: ServiceNow, Jira, VMware, Docker, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit

💼 Experience Highlights

Cyber Security Analyst – Home Hardware (2024–2025)
Monitored SIEM alerts, investigated suspicious activity, managed endpoint detections, supported IAM reviews, and collaborated with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce security risk.

Software Developer (Co-op) – Conestoga Smart Center (2023)
Applied secure coding practices, conducted penetration testing, and supported vulnerability remediation within the SDLC.

IT Support & Web Administrator – HD Sublimation (2020–2022)
Provided technical support, managed infrastructure and websites, monitored logs, and improved security controls for a small business environment.

🔬 Projects

🧪 Cybersecurity Home Lab – VMware, pfSense, Security Onion, Splunk
Built and maintained a virtual SOC lab for log collection, threat simulation, and incident response practice.

🛡️ Vulnerability & Incident Simulation Labs
Practiced alert investigation, log correlation, and incident handling using simulated real-world attack scenarios.

📄 Incident Response Playbooks – Aligned with NIST

Created and tested Incident Response Playbooks aligned with NIST guidelines for malware and phishing scenarios.

📄 Certifications

✔ CompTIA Security+
✔ CompTIA CySA+
✔ Python Ethical Hacking