Available for Graduate Cyber Security Roles · 2026
Charlie Taylor
Cyber Security Graduate · SOC / Security Analyst Focus
Recent BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security graduate with practical project work in SOC investigation workflows, network traffic analysis, vulnerability assessment, ISO 27001 risk assessment and authentication security research.
- 4security-focused case studies
- 7+tools and frameworks
- SOCalert triage practice
About me
Security-focused, analytical and ready to learn.
I am a cyber security graduate from the University of Brighton, looking for my first role in security operations, security analysis or graduate cyber consulting. My strongest areas are investigation, structured reporting, risk assessment and explaining technical findings clearly.
This portfolio is built to show evidence rather than just list skills: each project includes the problem, tools used, process, findings and what the work demonstrates to an employer.
Capabilities
Technical skills
Grouped around the types of tasks expected in junior cyber, SOC and technical consultant roles.
Assessment & governance
Network & web testing
Technical foundation
Featured evidence
Projects shown as mini case studies
Each card is written explaining what I did, what tools I used, and what it proves.
DissertationAuthentication security
Improving Login Security Using Keystroke Dynamics and Facial Recognition
Designed and evaluated a two-factor behavioural biometric concept using facial recognition and keystroke dynamics with KNN-based similarity.
- Explored how layered authentication can reduce unauthorised access risk.
- Applied machine learning concepts to a practical security problem.
- Produced a structured academic report with methodology and evaluation.
Security analysisNetwork investigation
Network Security Analysis Report
Used Nmap and Wireshark to investigate a simulated network environment, analyse TCP/IP communication and assess security-related findings. Produced a technical report documenting network behaviour, identified potential weaknesses and recommended improvements.
- Identified hosts, services and possible exposure points.
- Analysed packet-level evidence using Wireshark.
- Investigated TCP SYN scan behaviour and network traffic patterns.
GovernanceRisk assessment
ISO 27001 Risk Assessment
Produced an ISO 27001-aligned risk assessment for a business process, identifying information security risks, evaluating their impact and recommending controls to reduce risk exposure.
- Identified and assessed risks across people, processes and technology.
- Developed a risk treatment plan and control recommendations.
- Mapped security risks to ISO 27001 control objectives
Web securityVulnerability assessment
Security and Dependability Assessment
Assessed a vulnerable web application using industry-standard security tools and investigated malware behaviour through introductory reverse engineering techniques.
- Identified vulnerabilities including SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using OWASP ZAP and Nikto.
- Analysed ransomware behaviour and created a YARA detection rule.
Independent trainingSOC workflow
TryHackMe SOC Alert Triage Practice
Practised analysing suspicious email and alert data, writing concise SOC notes and escalating based on evidence.
- Used the 5Ws to structure investigation notes.
- Queried event data to find sender, recipient, subject and timestamp evidence.
- Focused on clear final verdicts and escalation reasoning.
Employer evidence
What this proves I can do
This section helps recruiters connect your university work to real junior cyber tasks.
Investigate
Follow evidence through logs, packets, scan output and written case material instead of guessing.
Explain
Turn technical observations into concise reports, risks, likely impact and recommended action.
Prioritise
Understand that not every finding is equal; severity, likelihood and business context matter.
Learn quickly
Comfortable picking up tools, following structured labs and improving through hands-on practice.
Education
BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security
University of Brighton · 2023–2026
- Network Security
- Information Security Management
- Secure Systems Analysis and Design
- Security and Dependability
- Database Management Systems
Training plan
In progress
TryHackMe SOC Level 1 Path
In progress
Splunk Core Certified User preparation
Planned
CompTIA Security+
Contact
Open to graduate cyber security roles.
Interested in SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, Graduate Cyber Consultant and technical security roles.