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melissajoon/README.md

πŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm Melissa J

Cloud-Focused Cybersecurity Practitioner
Passionate about securing cloud environments, building automated defenses, and learning through hands-on labs.


🧠 About Me

  • Aspiring Blue Team cybersecurity analyst focused on Microsoft cloud security tools
  • Completed multiple Azure-based lab projects with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, and Logic Apps
  • Currently preparing for the SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification
  • Committed to continuous learning, threat detection, and real-world SOC scenarios

🧰 Technical Skills

  • SIEM Tools: Microsoft Sentinel (Analytics Rules, Workbooks, Hunting, Automation)
  • EDR Tools: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Cloud Security: Azure Security Center, Azure Monitor, Logic Apps
  • Threat Detection: KQL, IOC investigation, automated response rules
  • Networking & Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Incident Response
  • Scripting: PowerShell (basic), KQL
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

πŸ“‚ Highlight Projects

Cloud-native SIEM lab built in Azure to simulate detection, response, and visualization using:

  • Analytics Rules
  • Custom KQL queries
  • Workbooks & Dashboards
  • Automation Rules

End-to-end lab integrating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Sentinel and Logic Apps to:

  • Simulate EICAR malware attacks
  • Trigger alerts and incidents
  • Automatically run playbooks and email alerts

πŸ“œ Certifications

  • [ISC2] Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Fortinet NSE 1 & 2
  • Cisco Certified: Networking, Routing, Wireless Essentials

πŸ“ˆ Currently Working On

  • Practicing advanced KQL queries and threat hunting techniques
  • Building new use cases with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview
  • Studying for SC-200 certification (via Microsoft Learn & labs)

πŸ”— Let’s Connect


β€œThe best way to learn security is to build it, break it, then defend it.”

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  1. Azure-Sentinel-SIEM-Lab Azure-Sentinel-SIEM-Lab Public

    Cloud-native SIEM lab demonstrating detection rules, KQL analytics, and workbook dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel.

  2. Defender-Automated-Incident-Lab Defender-Automated-Incident-Lab Public

    End-to-end security automation using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Logic Apps to detect, respond, and remediate simulated threats.