Mehmet Furkan Kaplan

Cybersecurity Engineer

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in threat intelligence, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, and cloud security. Strong background in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and data protection.

Experience

  • Cyber Security Engineer - Purple Team at Getir
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Performed regular web penetration tests on Getir’s domains using Burp Suite Pro to find and fix security vulnerabilities. • Managed CrowdStrike operations from L1/L2 analysis and policy tuning to developing detection rules and automated workflows using Next-Gen SIEM and Fusion SOAR. • Performed CTI analysis to identify emerging threats and applied a Purple Team approach for better defense.

  • Cyber Security Consultant at Kafein Technology Solutions
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Conducted threat intelligence analysis to identify, contextualize, and prioritize emerging cyber threats. • Administered Google Chronicle SecOps and IBM QRadar for SIEM and SOAR operations—configured detection rules, triaged alerts, and automated response workflows to improve threat visibility and incident response. • Deployed, optimized, and monitored CrowdStrike Falcon and Symantec EDR as part of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for endpoints and cloud environments. • Performed vulnerability assessments, cloud security reviews, and occasional offensive engagements using the All in Cyber framework.

  • Security Engineer, Bug Bounty at Freelance
    Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 · 4 mos

    • Identified and reported critical vulnerabilities in web applications via platforms like HackerOne. • Specialized in session management, authentication, and access control flaws. • Utilized tools such as Burp Suite and Kali Linux for advanced security testing. • Earned monetary rewards and recognition for responsible vulnerability disclosures.

  • Intern - Cyber Security Risk Assessment and Management at Anadolu Grubu
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    • Conducted security threat identification and mitigation under the mentorship of the CISO. • Applied secure network architecture and encryption methods to protect communications. • Managed security risk assessments and implemented secure access controls. • Completed the CompTIA Security+ certification training.

  • Intern - Data Analytics & BI Consultant at Sygnatec
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos

    • Analyzed and queried data on the AdventureWorks2019 database using MS SQL Server, creating datasets for reporting and business insights. • Built interactive Power BI dashboards and performed data preprocessing and analysis using Python to support data-driven decision making.