AMIT PALKAR
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Incident Response Specialist renowned for adeptly handling complex security incidents. Proficient in conducting thorough incident analysis, swiftly neutralizing security risks, and implementing proactive security measures. Skilled in utilizing a diverse set of advanced security tools and leading detailed incident investigations to fortify cyber defenses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant - Incident Response
Wipro Technologies
Mumbai
10.2021 - Current
- Security incident response and escalation management.
- Network traffic, log, and security alert analysis.
- Security event tracking, management, and reporting.
- IDRBT Cyber Drills coordination and execution.
- RBI audit data preparation and participation.
- Phishing, SPAM email investigation, and header analysis.
- Malware behavioral and dynamic analysis.
- Cyber crisis tabletop exercise participation (Big Four)
- Threat intelligence and brand monitoring.
- SIEM use case fine-tuning and detection rule enhancement.
Sr. Cyber Security Analyst
Network Intelligence Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Incident response and threat mitigation.
- Compromised asset investigation.
Security Analyst
Talakunchi Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Vulnerability assessment.
- Firewall Rules Review.
- Security Solutions Policy Review.
Security Analyst
Talakunchi Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Incident Response
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics & Telecommunication
Watumull Institute Of Electronic Engineering And
Worli, Mumbai06.2015
Skills
- Incident Response and Threat Hunting
- Dynamic malware analysis
- Threat Intelligence and Brand Protection
- SIEM and Log Correlation
- Email Security and Phishing Response
- Deception Technology and Threat Simulation
- Vulnerability Assessment and Compliance
- Cyber Crisis Management
Security Tools Used
Network & Endpoint Security
- Firewalls: Palo Alto
- IPS: McAfee
- EDR: SentinelOne, Morphisec MTD
- Antivirus: Symantec, Trend Micro Deep Security, McAfee ePO
Email & Web Security
- Email Security: Cisco IronPort, FireEye EX, Symantec Email Gateway
- Web Security: FireEye NX, McAfee Web Gateway, Zscaler
SIEM & Log Analysis
- SIEM Solutions: IBM QRadar, ArcSight Logger
Threat Intelligence & Deception
- Deception Technology: Smokescreen Decoy
- Threat Intelligence Platforms: Brand monitoring tools (as part of threat intel collaboration)
Malware Analysis & Sandboxing
- Sandboxing Tools: Any.Run, Intezer, Windows Sandbox, Hybrid Analysis
- Sysinternals Tools: Procmon, Process Explorer, Autoruns
- Nirsoft Tools: Browser History View, Chrome Cache View, Cports
Vulnerability Assessment & Compliance
- Vulnerability Scanners: Nessus Security Center
- Firewall Rule Reviews: Algosec
Timeline
Consultant - Incident Response
Wipro Technologies
10.2021 - Current
Sr. Cyber Security Analyst
Network Intelligence Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 10.2021
Security Analyst
Talakunchi Networks Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 02.2020
Security Analyst
Talakunchi Networks Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 06.2019
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electronics & Telecommunication
Watumull Institute Of Electronic Engineering And
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