I'm Raciel, Blue Team analyst and incident responder. I don’t just watch alerts — I hunt threats, investigate incidents, and help secure what matters.
My mission: make cybersecurity practical, real, and accessible.
I’m Raciel Rivera, a Cybersecurity Analyst specialized in Blue Team operations and Incident Response.
My work focuses on detecting threats, analyzing security incidents, and responding effectively to protect systems, users, and organizations. I enjoy digging into logs, understanding attacker behavior, and turning alerts into clear, actionable insights.
Beyond technical work, I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring. I believe cybersecurity should be practical, understandable, and accessible, especially for people starting their journey in the field.
Investigation and response to security incidents, including threat analysis, log review, and root cause identification to reduce impact and prevent recurrence.
Monitoring, alert triage, and security event analysis focused on detecting malicious activity and improving defensive visibility.
Practical, hands-on training and mentorship for individuals interested in Blue Team, SOC analysis, and incident response fundamentals.
Clear guidance on security best practices, risk awareness, and defensive strategies tailored to real-world scenarios.
Worked across national, international, and government environments, supporting incident response operations, threat detection, and security investigations. Responsibilities included analyzing security events, investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and supporting containment and remediation efforts.
Performed continuous monitoring, alert triage, and log analysis using SIEM platforms to detect malicious activity and suspicious behavior. Collaborated with SOC teams to enhance detection capabilities, improve response workflows, and strengthen defensive visibility across diverse infrastructures.
Delivered hands-on cybersecurity training and mentorship focused on Blue Team, SOC analysis, incident response, and cloud security. Designed practical labs, real-world scenarios, and learning paths to help students and professionals develop strong defensive skills with confidence.
Reviewed technical cybersecurity content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with real-world practices. Contributed to improving educational materials by validating technical concepts, strengthening explanations, and maintaining high professional standards.
Participated in the implementation and configuration of a threat intelligence sharing platform within a government environment. The project focused on improving incident response workflows, information sharing, and detection capabilities through structured threat intelligence management.
Founded and developed an independent cybersecurity academy focused on Blue Team, SOC operations, and incident response. Designed curricula, hands-on labs, and workshops, successfully generating sustainable monthly income through professional cybersecurity training.
Served as a technical reviewer for cybersecurity educational content focused on Linux-based systems and defensive security concepts. Reviewed technical accuracy, clarity, and real-world applicability to ensure high-quality, practical learning material for students and professionals.
Conducted multiple real-world incident investigations involving phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and suspicious activity. Focused on root cause analysis, containment strategies, and actionable remediation guidance.
Interested in cybersecurity training, mentorship, or collaboration? Feel free to reach out. I’m always open to meaningful conversations and professional opportunities.
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