UMAR MUSA SAIDU

Entry-Level SOC Analyst | Cybersecurity Student
Banwuya Area, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria., 912102.

About

Motivated Entry-Level SOC Analyst and Cybersecurity student with foundational experience in threat detection, log analysis, and security monitoring, leveraging tools like Splunk, Wireshark, Kali Linux, and Zenmap. Passionate about applying SIEM workflows and network analysis to identify suspicious activities and enhance incident awareness. Eager to contribute to cybersecurity operations and continuously build practical skills in modern security practices.

Work

SK Cafe and Business Center
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Industrial Trainee (SIWES)

Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported daily computer operations and customer service functions, ensuring efficient business center activities.

Highlights

Provided technical support for daily computer operations, resolving user issues and ensuring seamless functionality for over 50 clients daily.

Managed data entry, document formatting, and digital documentation processes, improving record-keeping efficiency by 15%.

Diagnosed and resolved basic computer and software issues, reducing system downtime and enhancing user productivity.

Maintained professional conduct while supporting business center operations, contributing to a positive customer experience and efficient service delivery.

Education

Federal Polytechnic Bida
Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Cybersecurity

Federal Polytechnic Bida
Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND)

Computer Science

Government Technical College, Eyagi-Bida
Eyagi-Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

Cybersecurity Threat Landscape

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Introduction to Cybercrime

Issued By

Simplilearn SkillUp

SOC Analyst Strong Foundation Course for Beginners

Issued By

Udemy

Mandatory Industrial Training Certificate

Issued By

SK Cafe and Business Center

3MTT Cybersecurity Track NextGen Cohort

Issued By

3MTT

Skills

Cybersecurity Tools

Splunk, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Zenmap (Nmap), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Security Operations & Analysis

SOC Fundamentals, Threat Detection, Security Monitoring, Log Analysis, Incident Awareness, Threat Analysis, Network Security Monitoring, SIEM Workflows, Incident Response Fundamentals, SSH Login Activity Monitoring.

IT Support

IT Support & Troubleshooting, Computer Operations, Software Troubleshooting.

Interests

Cybersecurity

Security Operations Center (SOC), Threat Monitoring & Detection, SIEM & Log Analysis, Incident Response Fundamentals, Network Security Monitoring.

Projects

SSH Log Analysis for Detecting Suspicious Login Activities Using Splunk

Summary

Developed and executed a project focused on analyzing SSH authentication logs to identify and respond to suspicious login attempts using Splunk.