JOHNSON MATHEW
Cybersecurity Enthusiast | SOC Analyst | Cloud Security Specialist
Summary
Versatile SOC Analyst with expertise in security operations, cloud security, and risk management . Certified in ISC2 CC, Google Cybersecurity, and Google Cloud Security , with hands-on experience in SIEM, log analysis, and incident response . Adept at identifying and mitigating cyber threats , securing cloud environments, and implementing security best practices to defend against evolving threats.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Cybersecurity Intern (Project)
GitHub Portfolio / Google Cybersecurity Certificate
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted in the development and enforcement of cloud security policies , focusing on Google Cloud IAM configurations, ensuring secure access controls and protecting sensitive cloud infrastructure.
- Participated in incident response exercises , leveraging knowledge from Google Cloud Security to identify and mitigate cloud-based vulnerabilities and recommend actionable security improvements.
- Conducted security audits and reviewed IAM policies to ensure compliance with security best practices and cloud security frameworks, as part of hands-on labs from the Google Cybersecurity certification.
- Contributed to end-user security awareness training by educating employees on best practices for securing cloud environments , protecting data, and preventing phishing attacks , reinforcing a strong organizational security culture.
Cybersecurity Intern (Project)
GitHub Portfolio / Google Cybersecurity Projects
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in the development and enforcement of cloud security policies , focusing on Google Cloud IAM configurations to ensure secure access control and protect sensitive data across cloud environments.
- Contributed to incident response efforts , identifying and mitigating cloud-based vulnerabilities by leveraging Google Cybersecurity knowledge, and recommending effective security improvements .
- Participated in cloud security audits , reviewing IAM policies and security configurations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and applying best practices to safeguard cloud infrastructures.
- Automated log analysis and threat detection tasks using Python and SQL , enhancing security monitoring and accelerating incident response times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Technology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Educational Technology
- Studied Educational Technology , focusing on the integration of digital tools , instructional design , and technology-driven learning .
- Gained hands-on experience in data analysis, cybersecurity fundamentals, network management, and risk assessment .
- Developed skills in e-learning development, cloud-based educational platforms, and IT security in education .
- Capstone Project: Designed a secure e-learning platform with data encryption and user authentication to enhance digital learning security.
Skills
Threat Detection & Incident Response (SIEM, Network Traffic Analysis)
SIEM Implementation & Log Analysis (Splunk, Chronicle, ELK)
Cloud Security & IAM Hardening (Google Cloud, AWS)
Web Application & Network Security (WAF, Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics & Incident Management
Risk Assessment & Compliance (NIST, ISO 27001)
Cryptography & Access Control
DDoS Prevention & Wireless Security
Automation & Scripting (Python, SQL, Bash)
Certification
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Timeline
Google Cloud Security Certificate
03-2025
Cybersecurity Intern (Project) - GitHub Portfolio / Google Cybersecurity Certificate
02.2025 - 03.2025
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
01-2025
Cybersecurity Intern (Project) - GitHub Portfolio / Google Cybersecurity Projects
12.2024 - 01.2025
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
12-2024
Tai Solarin University of Education - Bachelor of Science, Educational Technology
05.2001 -