Kgaugelo Mohlala
Gauteng
Summary
Data Risk & Security Analyst with 3+ years of experience in incident investigation, risk mitigation, and handling sensitive enterprise data. Skilled in analysing alerts, identifying data-related risks, and supporting incident response processes to ensure business continuity and data protection.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SOC Analyst
Deloitte
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Investigated and responded to security and data-related incidents
- Analysed alerts to identify risks to sensitive data
- Monitored real-time security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel
- Performed incident triage, analysis, and escalation
- Investigated phishing, malware, and suspicious activities
- Escalated high-risk incidents to stakeholders
- Produced reports and improved response processes
- • Researched evolving attack techniques to keep defenses aligned with the threat landscape.
SOC Analyst
Datacentrix
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored security alerts using IBM QRadar and Cybereason
- Monitored alerts and performed incident triage
- Performed root cause analysis to identify underlying issues in security incidents.
- Maintained documentation and improved alert quality
- Documented SOC activities to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with internal processes.
Cyber Security Intern
Altron Bytes
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Gained foundational knowledge in cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
- Learned to identify and analyse common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and social engineering attacks
- Developed an understanding of network security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control
- Participated in hands-on labs and simulations to practice threat detection and mitigation techniques
- Learned security best practices for protecting sensitive organisational data
- Gained exposure to vulnerability management and basic risk assessment concepts
- Built foundational knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
IT Technician (Internship)
African Global
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided technical support to users through remote and onsite troubleshooting, resolving issues effectively
- Installed and configured IT hardware, software, and network systems to ensure operational efficiency
- Assisted in deploying applications, updates, and security patches to enhance system performance
- Set up conferencing equipment and optimized local network infrastructure
Education
B-Tech - Information Technology
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, GP01-2020
National Diploma - Infromation Technology
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, GP01-2018
Skills
- SIEM expertise
- Incident response
- Security monitoring
- Threat intelligence analysis
- Risk analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Data governance
- Incident reporting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, Expired
- Certified Ethical Hacker, Expired
Refences
- Available on request
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Deloitte
01.2022 - 01.2025
SOC Analyst
Datacentrix
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cyber Security Intern
Altron Bytes
11.2018 - 10.2019
IT Technician (Internship)
African Global
03.2017 - 02.2018
B-Tech - Information Technology
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Infromation Technology
Vaal University of Technology