ANANYA Banerjee
Security Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated Security Analyst specializing in data security, SOC operations, and data governance. Expertise includes threat monitoring, incident response, DLP policy management, and compliance-driven data protection. Proven track record of enhancing security posture through comprehensive SIEM analysis, effective data classification, and the implementation of robust governance frameworks. Committed to process automation aligned with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR, fostering a proactive approach to safeguarding sensitive information while supporting organizational objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented and managed enterprise DLP policies across endpoints, networks, and cloud systems, ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
- Led DLP incident investigations, reducing unauthorized data transfers by 35%.
- Performed data classification and tagging to support regulatory compliance and data governance controls.
- Tuned DLP rules to lower false-positive alerts by 25% while maintaining compliance controls.
- Developed and enforced data governance policies aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA , and organizational compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to implement data lifecycle management, improving data quality, and reducing redundant data by 40% .
Associate - DLP & SOC Analyst
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), GDC
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed 24/7 SOC monitoring using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats, reducing incident resolution time by 30% .
- Performed log correlation and threat hunting to identify suspicious activity, decreasing false positives by 40% through fine-tuning.
- Executed Tier 1/2 incident response , including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Investigated malware and phishing attempts, enhancing email security posture with improved detection accuracy.
- Implemented automated tools for continuous monitoring of system logs, reducing manual efforts by the team.
- Identified root causes of security breaches and insider threats through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
Security Analyst
First Cry
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted awareness training for employees on data-handling best practices.
- Ensured proper access governance , reducing inappropriate or unused permissions across systems by 30%.
- Supported data audit readiness and compliance activities with internal and external auditors.
- Managed data mapping and data flow documentation to support compliance, auditing, and security initiatives.
- Supported internal and external audit readiness, and compliance reporting for data controls and risk assessments.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures .
- Developed customized security policies and protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Education
B.Tech - CS
Chandigarh University
Punjab01.2021
Skills
Certifications
- SC 400 Information Security Administrator Associate, 08/2024
- SC 401 Information Security Administrator Associate (Specialty), 09/2025
- AI Security and Governance, 09/2025
- ISO 27001, 05/2023
- Forcepoint Administrator training, 04/2024
Additional Information
- Participated as a panel expert on 5 Days Faculty Development Programme on Sustainable Development in Industry 5.0 with AI' at Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia, West Bengal.
- Trained over 100 employees across departments on cybersecurity best practices, threat awareness, and data protection protocols, improving organizational security posture by 40%.
- Conducted personalized cybersecurity coaching for team leads and high-risk roles, enhancing threat response readiness and reducing phishing incidents.
Awards
- Best Performer Award, PwC, 05/2023
- Spot Award, PwC, 11/2024
- Achiever Extraordinary, EY, 03/2025
- Achiever Extraordinary, EY, 07/2025
Tools
- Forcepoint
- MS Purview
- Splunk
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Arcsight
- Zscalar DLP
- Proofpoint
- Servicenow
- Jira
Timeline
Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
12.2024 - Current
Associate - DLP & SOC Analyst
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), GDC
12.2022 - 12.2024
Security Analyst
First Cry
10.2021 - 11.2022
B.Tech - CS
Chandigarh University