Detection & response
Threat analysis, reviewing security events, incident response principles and SIEM-based monitoring exercises.
SECOND-YEAR STUDENT · LONDON, UK
Omer
Bozcu.
Building a career in
cyber security.
I study Cyber Security at Teesside University London. My focus is understanding threats, working carefully with evidence and helping organisations respond to incidents.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTCompTIA Security+ View credential ↗Cyblu Cyber Security CourseEnglish & Turkish
01 / PROFILE
Careful work.
Clear communication.
I am an emerging cyber security professional developing a foundation in security monitoring, vulnerability assessment and digital forensics.
My degree and Cyblu training have introduced me to different security roles through simulated activities. I am particularly interested in how analysts recognise suspicious activity, assess its significance and document the next steps.
Work in data logging, legal administration and retail has taught me to keep records accurate, handle information responsibly and communicate with different people. I want to bring those habits into a security operations team.
- Confidentiality
- Handle sensitive information with care, drawing on my legal administration experience.
- Accountability
- Keep accurate records so another person can follow the work and check the outcome.
- Ethical practice
- Keep security testing within agreed permission and report limitations honestly.
02 / KNOWLEDGE & TOOLS
A practical foundation.
Developing through study and training.
Tool familiarity is at entry level.
Assessment & investigation
Vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking principles, network security and handling digital evidence.
Documentation & teamwork
Accurate logging, structured reporting, confidentiality and explaining information clearly to others.
03 / PRACTICAL WORK
Learning through scenarios.
Training activities from my portfolio.
These are simulated roles and exercises.
01Digital forensics investigationEvidence handling · Investigation · Reporting
Activity. Investigated simulated cyber incidents using forensic imaging, data recovery and chain-of-custody procedures.
Output. A structured forensic report supporting a hypothetical legal scenario.
Career relevance. Careful evidence handling and clear records support incident investigations and handovers.
02Security monitoring and responseTraffic review · SIEM · Incident response
Activity. Reviewed network traffic and security events for anomalies in SIEM-based training exercises, alongside information security policies and response procedures.
Career relevance. This connects most closely with my interest in a junior SOC role: recognising relevant events and communicating a clear assessment.
03Vulnerability assessment and consultancyEthical testing · Risk assessment · Remediation
Activity. Assessed mock organisations, identified security weaknesses and explored their potential effects through ethical hacking exercises.
Output. Risk assessments and recommendations for improving application and network security.
Career relevance. Understanding how weaknesses combine helps a defender decide what to investigate and prioritise.
04Security management and awarenessPolicy writing · Awareness · ISO 27001 principles
Activity. Worked on an organisational security strategy, security awareness training and policies aligned with ISO 27001 principles in a training setting.
Career relevance. Technical controls need clear responsibilities and practical guidance for the people using them.
These training activities are described in my portfolio. Detailed lab artefacts and measured outcomes are not included here.
04 / EXPERIENCE
Habits that
transfer to security.
Work experience beyond the classroom.
SOFOS · ISTANBUL
Data Management & Logging Assistant
Maintained booking logs and internal records, tracked operational data and helped resolve discrepancies with colleagues.
Relevant habit: accurate records and traceable changes.
STRAND LEGAL CONSULTANCY LTD
Administration / General Assistant
Supported filing, correspondence and office record keeping while handling sensitive information professionally.
Relevant habit: confidentiality and attention to detail.
THE GREEN BASKET ORGANIC STORE
Sales Assistant
Supported customers, managed stock and till operations and maintained store presentation in a busy retail setting.
Relevant habit: clear communication under pressure.
05 / DEVELOPMENT
Study, training
and commitment.
2025 – PRESENT
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Teesside University London · currently in my second year
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
CompTIA Security+ & Cyblu Academy
Security fundamentals and practical cyber security training.
View award details on CredlyBEYOND STUDY
Teamwork and volunteering
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (2022), volunteering with Urban Table at The Round Chapel, Clapton, and KG12 Basketball Academy certificates (2021–2024).
06 / WHAT COMES NEXT
Ready to learn.
Ready to contribute.
I am interested in junior SOC analyst roles, placements and part-time opportunities that develop my skills in threat detection and incident response.