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AJITH KUMAR S

AJITH KUMAR S

Information Security Lead
Chennai

Summary

To grow and adapt with competitive environment and at the same time, researching and inculcating new ideas coupled with skill. Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Information Security Lead

IBM
Chennai
04.2022 - Current

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In my role as Information Security Lead at IBM, I was responsible for a team of 20 security analysts. I led the team in developing and implementing a comprehensive security program that helped to protect the company's data and systems from a variety of threats. I also worked closely with the business to identify and mitigate security risks.

I have a strong understanding of the latest security technologies and trends. I am also an expert in risk management, incident response, and compliance. I am confident that I have the skills and experience necessary to lead your information security team and help your company protect its data and systems.

Individual Roles:

1. 1.5 Years of Combined experience in Information Security Lead of Security Operations in IBM Having Individual Contributions w.r.t :QRadar and ArcSight, Incident Analysis , IAM , Vulnerability

Assessment Scanner, and DAM

2. I have been Leading Team on more than 15 IDRBT BFSI Cyber Drills and have Scored an Average of more than 90% on Detection Vectors.

3. Have Inculcated Experience as a Technical Lead on Managing a team of 10 and actively Involved in

client interaction. Have developed more than 500 Detection Use cases\Rules , Dashboards And Threat Models.

Senior Information Security Consultant

ATOS
Banglore
02.2020 - 04.2022

· Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

· I have Implemented MITRE Framework from Scratch and have Devised Runbook Catalogues for Detection Strategies for Version 12.2.

· Have been trained for SIEM : QRADAR and ArcSight -SIEM individually and Have Expertise.

· Have actively worked my way up through the organization, several customer appreciation and rewards were received

· Have good insights and knowledge about other SIEM tools (Splunk, Logrythm etc.)

· Have work experience as an Information Security analyst for European clients (Worked in a shared environment of 9 clients) and as well as for Bank Customers (Indian Bank, Security operations centre,

· Head office)

· Have 1.5 Years of Experience in AWS Security solutions and Log Analysis

· Hands-on experiences on QRADAR and ArcSight as a Security threat analyst and adaptable to work on any SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

· Have fine-tuned rules and created IOCs for Ransome ware (LockerGoga) and implemented It in Successfully.

· Have hands-on experience in Privilege Access Management tool (ARCON PAM) for Management for vast scale of users (Bank environment)

· Well Versed and have adequate exposure in Security analysis for P1 Issues

· Have hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment Manager and Scanning tool (MacAfee VAS) performed Scans on hosts .by both on the tool as well by manually through FAL Scripts

· Have Hands-on experience in Database active monitoring tool, analyzed alerts, implemented Sensors in to DB and have done Behavioral analysis

· Have developed more than 500 Detection Use cases\Rules , Dashboards And Threat Models

· Have experience in Rigorous Cyber drills conducted by IDBRT

· Have hands-on experience on SAP-NetWeaver, (SAP-SCM), have been trained in basics of SAP-ABAP, -MM

· Won the "Rising Star Award" in a short term.

· Various CISO appreciations from Client

· Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

· Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.

· Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.

· Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.

· Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.

· Analysed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.

· Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.

· Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.

· Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and develop disaster recovery plans.

· Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.

  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.

Information Security Analyst

Wipro
Chennai
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • I have demonstrated my Experience in Wipro from 23rd October 2017 to Feb 10 2020 as a Cyber Security Analyst, and Henceforth from Feb 11 2020, I have been onboarded by Paladion (Inferred as Atos currently) till current date
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
  • Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
  • Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science and Engineering

SRM University
CHENNAI
05.2013 - 06.2017

Senior Secondary -

S.R.D.K.V.V
Chennai
01.2010 - 01.2011

Higher Senior Secondary -

SRDKVV
CHENNAI
03.2012 - 05.2013

Skills

Cloud Security

Privilege Access Management

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Database Active Monitoring

AD Security

PKI Architecture

Security Standards

SIEM

AV EDR

Data security

Certification

Expertise as an Information Security Expert

Accomplishments

● Various appreciations from Client as well as the organization for my work.

● Programmed a Dynamic Student Database which operates Non-Autonomously.

● Won the "Rising Star Award" in a short term ● Various CISO appreciations from Client.

PATENTS:

  • AI Driven Smart Defense Firewall using Regressive ML | Patent ID : IN202241585958

  • Method and System for managing security vulnerability in a host system using Artificial Neural Network | US 11128655

Timeline

Information Security Lead

IBM
04.2022 - Current

Senior Information Security Consultant

ATOS
02.2020 - 04.2022

Information Security Analyst

Wipro
10.2017 - 02.2020

A Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science and Engineering

SRM University
05.2013 - 06.2017

Higher Senior Secondary -

SRDKVV
03.2012 - 05.2013

Senior Secondary -

S.R.D.K.V.V
01.2010 - 01.2011
AJITH KUMAR SInformation Security Lead