Hi, I’m Patrick Abou Nakoul

I’m a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst based in Sydney with a strong interest in SOC operations, incident response, threat investigation, and blue team work. I enjoy analysing suspicious activity, working through alerts, and building a clear picture of what happened by following the evidence step by step.

So far, I have built experience across SOC-style triage, log correlation, incident escalation, and case documentation. My background includes working with cloud identity and endpoint telemetry, investigating suspicious behaviour through sign-in and audit activity, and helping piece together attacker timelines in a structured way. I’m especially interested in the investigative side of cybersecurity, where technical analysis and clear thinking come together.

I have also had the chance to build practical experience through my cybersecurity internship at Gridware and my SOC-style placement with the Australian Centre for Cyber Aid and Community Engagement. Through that work, I supported investigations, reviewed evidence, worked with logs, and contributed to risk-focused security thinking across DFIR, penetration testing, and GRC-related tasks.

What I Focus On

• SOC operations and incident response
• Alert triage and log correlation
• Threat investigation and evidence handling
• Cloud identity and endpoint telemetry
• MITRE ATT&CK-based analysis
• Network traffic analysis and packet investigation
• Python scripting and investigative tooling
• Blue team labs, challenge write-ups, and hands-on projects

What You’ll Find Here

This portfolio is where I document the work I’m doing to grow in cybersecurity and show how I approach technical investigation. That includes challenge write-ups, practical projects, and analysis-based work that reflects the way I think through problems and validate findings.

Some of the projects I’ve worked on include an end-to-end ICS FuelStation incident response investigation, a custom Python packet sniffer, CTF challenges, and a developing SOC home lab focused on network monitoring and threat detection. I like building things that are practical, useful, and tied to real investigative learning rather than just theory.

Background

I completed a Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour at Western Sydney University and also completed a Certificate III in Information Technology with a cybersecurity focus. Alongside that, I’ve continued building my skills through practical training, labs, and certifications including BTL1, LetsDefend SOC practical badges, the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, and ISC2 course completion training.

Why Cybersecurity

What I enjoy most about cybersecurity is that it is not just about tools or alerts. It is about understanding what is happening, reducing risk, and helping protect people and organisations from real harm. That is what keeps me interested in the field and what motivates me to keep improving.

Connect With Me

This site is a space where I share my work, track my growth, and continue building toward a long-term career in cybersecurity.