Samuel Raj Vedala
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Experienced and dynamic cybersecurity and information security operations expert seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. With 4.2 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, demonstrates skill in identifying business risks and compliance issues, and designing proactive solutions. Background includes designing and implementing layered network security approaches for comprehensive protection.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
Innocap
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitor real-time events from various data sources and security channels, ensuring prompt detection and response to potential security incidents
- Analyze incoming security event logs across multiple platforms to identify vulnerabilities, suspicious activities, and potential threats
- Conduct investigations of security incidents, providing timely mitigation strategies and preparing comprehensive incident reports
- Generate and customize ad hoc and scheduled security reports, addressing client-specific requirements and ensuring transparency
- Perform log analysis across network devices, Windows servers, and critical infrastructure to detect anomalies such as login failures, unauthorized access attempts, and critical system changes
- Monitor file integrity using Tripwire and examine database logs for suspicious activities, including failed logins and critical command executions
- Review and analyze IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and firewall logs to identify and block external threats, ensuring a secure perimeter
- Administer endpoint protection policies using Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager to safeguard systems from evolving threats
- Leverage Forcepoint proxy tools for content filtering, URL management, and IP address bypassing
- Utilize Azure Sentinel SIEM tool for proactive security analysis, identifying emerging threats and responding to incidents
- Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot content filtering issues and resolve complex security challenges
- Handle and track all security incidents through ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with incident management protocols
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly security reports, focusing on IPS and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) data for internal teams and clients
- Participate in security flash calls and cross-team coordination efforts, ensuring swift and effective resolution of security incidents
- Apply knowledge of networking protocols, security tools & best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and prevent potential threats
- Environment: Azure Sentinel, Defender, Force point, Symantec Endpoint, SNOW, IPS, IDS, Email Gateway, EDR, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Fortinet Fort iGATE, Palo-Alto, McAfee Web Gateway, Bluecoat Proxy
Security Analyst
Deloitte
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Analyzed log files for anomalies, identifying potential intrusions or malicious activity before significant damage occurred.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats by attending professional development events and staying informed on industry trends.
- Coordinated incident response efforts across multiple departments, fostering teamwork in resolving complex issues effectively.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate countermeasures.
Education
B.Sc. - Computer Science
IIVET College
Chennai, Tamilnadu01.2023
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Security Operations
- Security Operations Center Monitoring
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vulnerability Management
- Log Analysis
- Incident Investigation
- Endpoint Protection
- Anti-Malware
- Threat Detection
- Response
- Network Security
- Intrusion Detection
- Content Filtering
- URL Management
- HTTP/HTTPS
- PL/SQL
- WebAPI
- Windows Azure
- SIEM Tools
- IBM Qradar
- Splunk
- Azure Sentinel
- Phishing Email Analysis
- ANYRUN sandbox tool
- Proofpoint protection
- Thread Hunting
- Ticketing Tools: Snow and Jira
- Zoho
- Jump Servers
- RDP
- Windows 95Windows 98
- Digital forensics
- Incident response
- Risk assessment
- Network security
- Threat intelligence
- SIEM management
- Phishing detection
- Log analysis
- Incident response management
- Identity management
- DDoS prevention
- Analytical thinking
- Patch management
- Intrusion detection
- Access control
- Zero-day exploit prevention
- Endpoint protection
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - CompTIA.
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst
Innocap
10.2023 - 11.2024
Security Analyst
Deloitte
09.2020 - 10.2023
B.Sc. - Computer Science
IIVET College
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