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Commonwealth Bank Task Reflection

The Commonwealth Bank internship highlighted the effectiveness of Splunk in analyzing cybersecurity incidents through its data aggregation and visualization capabilities. Creating dashboards is crucial for cybersecurity professionals to quickly interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively. The author aims to enhance their skills in data interpretation, incident response, and malware analysis to improve their performance in future cybersecurity roles.

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Commonwealth Bank Task Reflection

The Commonwealth Bank internship highlighted the effectiveness of Splunk in analyzing cybersecurity incidents through its data aggregation and visualization capabilities. Creating dashboards is crucial for cybersecurity professionals to quickly interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively. The author aims to enhance their skills in data interpretation, incident response, and malware analysis to improve their performance in future cybersecurity roles.

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Commonwealth Bank Task Reflection

During the Commonwealth Bank internship task, I found Splunk to be an incredibly useful tool
for identifying and analyzing cybersecurity incidents. Splunk’s ability to aggregate, search, and
filter through vast amounts of log data made it easier to pinpoint specific patterns of behavior,
such as login attempts, unauthorized access, and malware activity. The interface’s real-time
search and visualization features were particularly valuable for monitoring system health and
potential threats, providing insight into the timeline of suspicious events and user activity.
Overall, Splunk proved essential in correlating data across multiple sources, making it possible
to analyze the attack sequence and understand its full impact.

The ability to create dashboards and interpret data is a critical skill for cybersecurity
professionals because it provides a consolidated, visual summary of key information.
Dashboards allow for rapid interpretation of complex data, enabling analysts to detect patterns
and anomalies that might otherwise go unnoticed. In a cybersecurity context, where
time-sensitive responses are often required, dashboards can help highlight critical metrics like
failed logins, unusual traffic spikes, or known indicators of compromise (IOCs) at a glance.
Mastering these tools not only allows for faster incident detection and response but also
supports effective communication of findings to non-technical stakeholders, which is essential
for organizational buy-in and decision-making.

Skills Self-Assessment
The most challenging aspect of the Commonwealth Bank internship task was conducting a
detailed investigation while balancing both technical analysis and strategic incident response.
Analyzing log data to determine the full scope of an attack, especially across multiple endpoints
and account types, required both attention to detail and the ability to piece together fragmented
information. Additionally, aligning immediate responses, such as containment and resolution
steps, with long-term prevention strategies required a careful balance between technical
precision and strategic planning.

To excel in similar real-world cybersecurity roles, I would like to further develop my skills in data
interpretation and advanced incident response techniques. This includes mastering the use of
tools like Splunk for real-time threat detection and learning more about SIEM configurations to
streamline data filtering and alert customization. Additionally, developing expertise in malware
analysis and reverse engineering would enhance my ability to respond more effectively to
complex threats.

To improve my data analysis and visualization skills, I can incorporate several strategies into my
daily routine and studies. First, I could regularly practice creating dashboards with sample
datasets to better understand the nuances of data visualization and develop custom alerts and
filters. Second, completing additional coursework in data science and visualization, specifically
related to cybersecurity, would provide structured learning on advanced techniques. Lastly,
participating in cybersecurity labs and simulations would give me hands-on experience in
applying data interpretation skills within incident response frameworks, solidifying my ability to
work effectively in high-stakes environments.

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