Sikiru Habeeb

Sikiru Habeeb

Junior Security Analyst
Ogun State, Nigeria, 120262, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria.

About

A detail-oriented Physics graduate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, backed by experience in academic research and growing expertise in cybersecurity. Combines technical knowledge with practical customer service experience, demonstrating effective communication and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Quick to learn, highly organized, and passionate about applying scientific thinking and technology to solve real-world problems. Eager to contribute to dynamic teams while building a career in tech and security.

Education

ALXAfrica
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Cybersecurity

Grade: 98.86%

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

B.sc Physics

Skills

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Network Security (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, protocols), Information Security Principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense in depth), Risk Assessment (threat identification, vulnerability analysis, risk evaluation), Security Awareness (phishing detection, social engineering awareness).

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Security Monitoring (alert triage, event monitoring, log correlation), Incident Response (detection, escalation, incident handling lifecycle), Log Analysis (system logs, firewall logs, application logs), Threat Analysis (IOC identification, anomaly detection).

Networking

Computer Networking (IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching), Network Protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS), Network Security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN concepts).

Security Tools

Wireshark (packet analysis, traffic inspection), Nmap (network scanning, host discovery, enumeration), Burp Suite (web application testing, proxy interception, vulnerability testing), Metasploit (exploit testing, vulnerability validation), SIEM Tools (Splunk, Elastic Stack, QRadar – log monitoring and correlation).

Operating Systems

Linux Administration (command line, file permissions, process management), Windows Security (event logs, system monitoring, user management), Basic Active Directory (users, groups, authentication concepts).

Offensive Security

Penetration Testing (vulnerability scanning, exploitation basics), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) (reconnaissance, data collection, investigation techniques), Vulnerability Assessment (scanning, identification, reporting), Ethical Hacking (controlled lab testing, attack simulation).

Scripting & Automation

Python (basic scripting, automation), Bash (Linux command-line automation, scripting tasks).

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking (problem-solving, pattern recognition), Communication (incident reporting, technical documentation), Attention to Detail (log analysis, anomaly detection), Team Collaboration (SOC operations), Continuous Learning (labs, research, self-development).

Languages

Yoruba

Native

English

Fluent