About Me
TALWINDER SINGH
Talwinder Singh
Cybersecurity Professional
he/him • Cybersecurity Analyst
Toronto, ON, Canada
Experienced Cyber Security Analyst with hands-on experience in network and cloud security. Demonstrated ability in providing technical support for physical servers and Azure virtual machines, deploying applications on customer servers, and maintaining system up-time through effective monitoring. Passionate about ethical hacking, threat analysis, and designing secure networks. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
Professional Experience
Cyber Security Analyst
Haycor Computer SolutionsHaycor Computer Solutions is a mid-sized Managed Services Provider specializing in IT support and cybersecurity solutions. I manage cyber security related platforms, ensuring robust security measures and compliance.
Senior Technical Support Specialist
Apogee IT ServicesApogee IT Services (now merged with SupraITS) was a leading provider of IT support and managed services. I provided technical support for physical servers and Azure virtual machines, ensuring high availability and performance.
Field IT Technician
RTC Managed ServicesRTC Managed Services is a provider of IT support and managed services. I focused on network security, Active Directory management, and threat detection.
Tech Stack
SIEM
Splunk
Snort
IDS/IPS
Threat Analysis
Risk Assessment
Zero Trust Security
Encryption
Data Loss Prevention
Firewall Management
Network Security
Azure
Cloud Security
Windows Administration
Linux Administration
IAM
PowerShell
Python
Automation
Log Analysis
Troubleshooting
Ticketing Systems
Documentation
MDM
Compliance
Work Process
Assessment
Assessment
Comprehensive security assessment and vulnerability analysis to identify potential threats and weaknesses.
Planning
Planning
Developing strategic security plans and policies tailored to organizational needs and compliance requirements.
Implementation
Implementation
Deploying security solutions, configuring firewalls, and implementing monitoring systems.
Monitoring
Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of security events, log analysis, and threat detection using SIEM tools.
Response
Response
Rapid incident response, threat mitigation, and system recovery to minimize security impact.
Career Journey
Started Self Learing Cybersecurity Tools
Started by learning basics linux, getting myself comfortable with linux CLI and basic pen-testing tools such as nmap, aircrack-ng, wireshark, etc.
Computer Engineering Diploma
Graduated with Computer Engineering 2 year diploma from Norther College with more knowledge about networking, operating systems, computer hardware, active directory and enterprise infrastructure setup
CompTIA Security+ Certified
Passed CompTIA Security+ Exam for industry certification, proving skills in cybersecurity concepts such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection & Prevention, Identity & Access Management, Security Policies, Public Key Infrastructure, CIA triad.
Started Professional Journey as Field Tech
Started as IT Field Technician at RTC Managed Services, a small sized Managed Services Provider. At RTC, I was exposed to hands-on experience and practice of learned concepts. Worked with AD environment, Network, Workstations, Server of multiple clients of RTC.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Achieved Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, demonstrating advanced skills in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking methodologies.
Senior Technical Support Specialist
Started as Senior Technical Support Specialist at Apogee IT Services, working with more complex client environments, backups and business continuity, handling ticket escalations and participating in projects such as on-perm to cloud migrations, new AD envrionment setup, server migrations and new network appliance configuration.
Advanced to Cyber Security Analyst
Advanced to Cyber Security Analyst at Haycor Computer Solutions, a mid-sized Managed Services Provider, managing cyber security related platforms such as DarkWeb ID, KnowBe4, Galactic Advisors, CyberQP, etc.
Featured Projects
Firewall Setup for HomeLab
Configured pfSense firewall with VLANs, VPN, and IDS/IPS, Reverse Proxy for secure home lab network. Expanded functionality by integrating certification authority such as ACME and local CA to allow HTTPS access to internal services.
File Sharing with Samba
Set up Samba file sharing with ACLs and auditing for secure file access across multiple devices in the home lab environment.
Single Sign-On Setup
Implemented SSO using Authentik with SAML and OIDC for secure access to multiple internal and public applications without having to use seperate accounts and central control on account management.
Home Assistant IoT Integration
Integrated ESP32 and ESP8266 devices with Home Assistant using MQTT and ESPHome for smart home automation and monitoring.
Monitoring Dashboard
Set up Grafana with InfluxDB and Telegraf for real-time network monitoring and visualization of system metrics.
Reverse Proxy - Public Access to Internal Services
Configured HAProxy for secure public access to internal services with SSL termination and reverse proxy functionality to expose all services on single port and route requests to appropriate service based on request headers.
FAQ
Hire Me
Looking for a cybersecurity expert to secure your infrastructure? I'd love to hear from you. Let's build something secure together.
Why Work With Me
Proven Expertise
4+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
Rapid Response
Quick incident response and threat mitigation
Compliance Ready
Expertise in regulatory compliance frameworks
24/7 Monitoring
Continuous security monitoring and alerting
Cost Effective
Efficient security solutions within budget
Ongoing Support
Continuous security support and maintenance