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Dev Rishi Rao

Parramatta

Summary

Enthusiastic cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in threat detection, network monitoring, and security automation. Certified in IT support, cybersecurity, and network administration (CCNA, Google Cybersecurity). Completed practical projects, including malware analysis, IDS/Zeek monitoring, and Wazuh-SOAR integration. Passionate about security operations, incident response, and learning advanced defence strategies. Seeking an internship to apply skills in a real-world security environment. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Work History

Malware Analysis Lab

  • I created custom malware analysis laboratory along with implementation of both static and dynamic attack systems for analyzing malicious software.
  • I established an isolated virtualized environment through VMware with Cuckoo Sandbox alongside Wireshark and IDA Pro tools for analysis.
  • The automated scripts I developed through Python allowed for malware detection and analysis procedures.
  • I reversed engineered executable files to recover hidden code and evaluate system modification changes.
  • Enabled the safe processing of malicious files through proper implementation of cybersecurity best practice methods.

IDS/ZEEK Network Monitoring

  • Developed a Custom Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using Zeek (formerly Bro) to monitor and analyze network traffic.
  • Implemented real-time threat detection by identifying suspicious activities, anomalies, and potential cyber threats.
  • Configured custom Zeek scripts to extract and analyze logs for deeper network insights.
  • Integrated log analysis and visualization using tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, or Splunk for better security monitoring.
  • Tested and evaluated attack detection against real-world cyber threats like port scanning, malware traffic, and brute-force attacks.
  • Enhanced network security by fine-tuning IDS rules and reducing false positives.

Wazuh to SOAR Implementation

  • Integrated Wazuh with SOAR to automate threat detection and response.
  • Developed custom rules and alerts for real-time security event monitoring.
  • Automated incident response workflows to reduce manual intervention.
  • Enhanced log analysis and correlation to improve threat intelligence.
  • Implemented API-based integration for seamless data exchange between Wazuh and SOAR.
  • Optimized security operations by reducing response time and improving efficiency.

Education

Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
12-2025

Bachelors of Computer Science - Data Science

The NorthCap University
India
07-2023

Skills

  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate: Coursera
  • CCNA: CISCO
  • Google cyber security professional certificate: Coursera
  • SOC 1: TryHackMe
  • SOC 2: TryHackMe

Timeline

Malware Analysis Lab

IDS/ZEEK Network Monitoring

Wazuh to SOAR Implementation

Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security

Macquarie University

Bachelors of Computer Science - Data Science

The NorthCap University

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