Malavan Balachandran

malavanbal@gmail.com | 647-522-4108 | Scarborough, Ontario | LinkedIn Profile Download Resume Here

Summary

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional with a strong Science, Technology and Customer Service foundation. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to drive business growth through strategic risk assesment and management. Currently pursuing a CompTIA Security+ certification.

Education

Diploma Cyber Security 09/2024-01/2025

Lighthouse Labs

Bachelor Of Science and Management Specialization 09/2017-04/2022

Ontario Tech University

Certificates

CompTIA Security+ February 2025

Skills

Software/Apps

Nextcloud Wireshark Autopsy PRTG Network Monitor Nmap FTK Imager Volatility Eric Zimmerman Tools Zeek Splunk Kali Linux Metasploit Burp Suite

Languages

HTML CSS Python

Network Protocols

TCP/IP FTP SSH DNS DHCP HTTP SMB RDP SMTP POP3

Professional Experience

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst - Internship 01/2025-02/2025

Global Alternative Investments Inc

  • Conducted security assessments and penetration tests on internal systems
  • Analyzed network traffic and logs to identify potential security threats
  • Assisted in the development of security policies and procedures
  • Participated in incident response and recovery efforts

Account Manager-Personal Lines 11/2023-07/2024

McCam Insurance Brokers Inc.

  • Utilized Applied Epic and Carrier portals to track policies, claims, and client interactions
  • Reviewed risks in compliance with insurer underwriting guidelines
  • Managed over 900 policies with focus on client relationships

Business Development Agent 11/2022-08/2023

Allstate Insurance

  • Implemented efficient risk management strategies following Allstate's guidelines
  • Developed relationships with stakeholders to promote products
  • Built strong community following for products

Sales and Technical Associate 04/2020-10/2022

Match Transact Inc.

  • Presented tailored mobile/cellular solutions from multiple carriers
  • Provided technical support for device care and repair
  • Assisted with secure data transfer and virus removal

Projects

GoPhish : An Open-Source Phishing Awareness and Prevention Tool 11/2024

A free, user-friendly platform for creating and managing phishing campaigns to test employee awareness and improve organizational security posture.

  • Deployed Gophish on a Linux VM inside a secure home-lab environment.
  • Mimic'd several login reset emails to simulate real-life phishing attempts.
  • Cloned realistic login pages and captured sample user interactions
  • Created several phishing campaigns to raise awareness with hopes to educate friends and family

Capstone, Premium House Lights Inc 12/2024

The project simulated a ransomware attack on a boutique lighting company. I investigated the incident, focusing specifically on the ransomware component and policies. This involved crafting an email notification to a manager regarding the breach, creating a thorough report that detailed the event and incident response, and presenting the findings through a slideshow.

  • Utilized Wireshark to analyze network traffic and identify the ransomware
  • Used Autopsy to analyze the infected machine
  • Created a report detailing the incident and response
  • Presented the findings to a panel of industry professionals and peers