Threat Intelligence
May 18, 20267 min read
PyPI's Dirty Secret: Your `pip install` Just Became a Trojan Horse
Developers are targets, and the open-source supply chain is a prime attack vector for credential theft and backdoors.
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Shubham (Sam) Singla
Cybersecurity & IT Professional
Securing digital infrastructures and building robust web solutions. Specialized in SOC operations, Penetration Testing, and Full-stack Development.
Professional Experience
A timeline of my journey in Cybersecurity and IT Operations.
SOC Team Leader
NAB SOC
Oct 2025 - CurrentDocklands, VIC
- Led SOC operations during high-volume periods, managing 150+ security calls and alerts daily.
- Directed incident triage, escalation, and final resolution, ensuring SLA and client compliance.
- Set priorities, allocated workloads, and guided the team to maintain operational efficiency.
- Acted as the final authority on incident severity, response actions, and closure decisions.
- Coordinated with stakeholders and clients to communicate incidents, remediation, and outcomes.
Cyber Security Analyst
Web Alive
June 2025 - Oct 2025South Yarra, VIC
- Performed web app security testing on Web Commander, Events Booking, Exsited ERP, and Reed Events using Burp Suite Pro and manual testing (SQL, XSS).
- Conducted data access control checks across role-based views in Events Booking.
- Used Kali tools for directory, brute-forcing, and HTTP header analysis.
- Ran Nessus scans to identify vulnerabilities across WebAlive's network.
- Performed server setup with XCP-ng, Proxmox and VM creation on Rocky Linux 9.
- Performed API testing using Postman and performed manual testing.
Security Operations Centre Operator
NAB SOC
Feb 2024 - Oct 2025Docklands, VIC
- Managed over 150 calls daily, ensuring timely and effective response to security incidents.
- Actioned tickets based on client needs, improving response times by 20%.
- Provided technical support for security systems, enhanced functionality, and reliability.
- Delivered excellent customer service, addressing client inquiries and concerns.
- Implemented and monitored security protocols, resulting in a safer environment.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent work — security tools, marketplaces, and automation. Click a card to see the full development timeline.
From the Blog
Daily cybersecurity writing — incident analysis, vulnerability disclosures, and defensive playbooks.
Vulnerability
May 17, 20267 min read
SonicWall ES: Your Email Guardian Just Got Pwned
A critical RCE in SonicWall Email Security appliances leaves organizations scrambling to patch their most crucial communication conduit.
Vulnerability
May 16, 20267 min read
Your Wi-Fi Just Gave Them Remote Control: Patch This Windows Flaw
A recently disclosed Windows Wi-Fi RCE means your network card could be handing over your PC to attackers.
Core Skills
Tools and technologies I use to secure and build systems.
Cybersecurity Operations
Incident ResponseThreat DetectionRisk AssessmentComplianceMobile Testing
Technical Skills
Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentWeb App Security (Burp Suite)Linux AdministrationAPI Testing
Development & Tools
Scripting & AutomationVersion Control (Git)Network ConfigurationSDLC Awareness