MELUSI SHOKO

CISSP

CTI SPECIALIST

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INCIDENT RESPONSE

THREAT HUNTING

LOG ANALYSIS

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shokomelu@gmail.com +263 782 354 610 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shokom95

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Proofpoint Certified AI Data Security Specialist 2025

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LetsDefend Cyber Defense

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Mastering Cyber Threat Intelligence for SOC Analysts

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Fundamentals Of Darkweb Training

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Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP)

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SECURITY BADGES & CREDENTIALS

Proofpoint AI Email

Specialist

Proofpoint Certified AI Email Security Specialist

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Proofpoint AI Data

Specialist 2025

Proofpoint Certified AI Data Security Specialist 2025

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CISSP

Expert

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

2024 Gold Tier

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CTI Master

Advanced

Mastering Cyber Threat Intelligence for SOC Analysts

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Dark Web

Specialist

Fundamentals of Dark Web Training

2023 OSINT

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Phishing Expert

Expert

Phishing Analysis & Detection Specialist

2023 LetsDefend

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Network Cable

Fundamentals

Network Fundamentals & Cable Analysis

2023 Networking

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HANDS-ON TRAINING & SKILLS

LetsDefend Platform

Completed extensive hands-on training in real-world cyber defense scenarios

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3531 pts

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3468 pts

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2298 pts

Scripting & Analysis

Obfuscated JavaScript Bash Script PowerShell Keylogger Batch Downloader Chrome Extension Analysis

Malware & Forensics

Malware Analysis Fundamentals NTFS Forensics Malicious Document Analysis Kernel Exploit Steganography

Defense & Detection

Log Analysis With Sysmon Email Header Analysis Detecting Web Attacks IT Security Fundamentals VoIP Security

DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES

SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Access Management • Asset Security • Communications Security
Identity Management • Network Security • Risk Management
Security Assessment • Security Engineering • Security Management

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Security Operations • Security Testing • Software Development Security
Cyber Defense • Cybersecurity • Cybersecurity Strategy
Threat Detection • Threat Management • Workflows

AI & CONTENT CREATION

AI Content Creation • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Counterintelligence
Email Management • Email Processing • Email Security
Email Threat Defense • Human Reliability

MALWARE ANALYSIS

Static/Dynamic Analysis • Sandboxing • Reverse Engineering
YARA Rules • Behavioral Analysis • Indicator Extraction

SOCIAL ENGINEERING

Phishing Analysis • Awareness Training • Attack Simulation
Human Factor Assessment • Defense Strategy

OSINT GATHERING

Digital Footprinting • Dark Web Monitoring
Social Media Intelligence • Infrastructure Mapping

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Cyber Defense Analyst
Security Operations Center | 2021-Present
Monitor and analyze security events, conduct threat hunting, and implement defensive measures. Develop Python scripts for security automation and IOC processing.

$ python threat_intel.py --ioc-file indicators.csv --output report.html
> Processing 247 IOCs...
> Malware families detected: 3
> Threat actors identified: 2
> Report generated: threat_report_2024.html

SECURITY RESEARCH & WRITING

Cyber Security Content Creator
Medium Publication | 2022-Present
Writing technical articles focused on Web Attacks, OSINT techniques, and LetsDefend platform walkthroughs

Story	Presentations	Views	Reads
Investigate Web attack. Letsdefend challenge #blueteam 3 min read · Apr 21, 2022 · View story	-	7.2K	4.4K
Email OSINT (open source intelligence for email) 4 min read · Jun 21, 2023 · View story	-	6.2K	2.4K
Checking Internet Speed with a Python Script 2 min read · Oct 24, 2023 · View story	-	6.1K	2.5K
Analyze malicious .doc file_Letsdefend challenge #blueteam #Malware_Analysis - · View story	-	4K	2.1K

                # Article Research & Development Workflow

                def research_topic(topic):

                    gather_osint_sources()

                    analyze_attack_vectors()

                    create_lab_environment()

                    document_findings()

                    publish_technical_guide()

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Information Security and Assuarance
Harare Institute of Technology | 2017-2021
Specialized in Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, and Defensive Security Operations

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Professional Network

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shokom95

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Available upon request for sensitive communications

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LOCATION

Based In

Harare, Zimbabwe

UTC+2 (Central Africa Time)

Availability

Remote & On-site Opportunities

Full remote work capability

Languages

English, Shona

Fluent in technical communication

Harare, Zimbabwe

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