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Ayush Sharma

Pune

Summary

Dedicated IT security professional with 3.5 years of experience in implementing and managing advanced security solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), encryption, and remote access tools. Proficient in Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, Carbon Black Cloud EDR, and other security technologies. Strong analytical skills, and a passion for safeguarding organizational data.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Analyst

Global Payments Inc.
Pune
10.2021 - Current

Carbon Black Cloud EDR Implementation & Management

  • Led deployment of Carbon Black Cloud EDR across endpoints, configuring policies to block malware, prevent unauthorized app execution, and detect suspicious activities.
  • Spearheaded an AV remediation project to achieve 99% compliance with the organization's antivirus policies across endpoints. Regularly audited and enforced antivirus updates, ensuring all systems remained compliant with corporate security standards.
  • Configured role-based access control (RBAC) to assign specific permissions, ensuring adherence to the principle of least privilege for security teams.
  • Ensured optimal performance of Carbon Black Antivirus to prevent security breaches.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents related to Carbon Black Cloud Antivirus, minimizing system downtime.

Forcepoint and Symantec DLP Implementation and Management

  • Managed the deployment and configuration of Forcepoint and Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions to safeguard sensitive data.
  • Developed and maintained DLP policies to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration and ensure secure handling of sensitive data across the organization.
  • Led a Forcepoint compliance project, achieving 99% compliance across all data protection endpoints.
  • Managed incidents related to Forcepoint and Symantec DLP, identifying potential data breaches, false positives, and policy violations.

Carbon Black App Control Agent Implementation

  • Spearheaded the deployment of Carbon Black App Control agents on domain controllers, enforcing robust application whitelisting policies.
  • Resolved application security incidents. Fine-tuned policies to maintain security without disrupting business operations.

Axonius Asset Management Tool Implementation

  • Implemented Axonius to enhance IT asset visibility and control, ensuring comprehensive compliance monitoring.
  • Developed custom queries and dashboards to enhance compliance monitoring.
  • Streamlined compliance reporting by ensuring proper tracking and alignment of all assets with security policies.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

JSS Academy of Technical Education
Noida, India
06.2017

Intermediate Science -

Lady Anusuiya Singhania Educational Academy
Jhalawar
05.2012

High School -

Kendriya Vidyalaya Jhalawar
Jhalawar
05.2010

Skills

  • Security Solutions: Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, Carbon Black Cloud EDR, Carbon Black App Control, Axonius
  • Technical Skills: EDR deployment, DLP policy creation, asset management, incident response, encryption management, remote access security
  • Encryption: Vormetric Encryption
  • Remote Access: Bomgar Remote Access Tool
  • Database Security: Idera, Guardium
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH V12)
  • CompTIA Security+ (SYO-601)
  • VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard
  • GCP Fundamental Certification Training
  • GCP Terraform Landing Zone Bootcamp Training

Accomplishments

  • ACE (Awarding Commitment to Excellence) Award Q4 2022
  • RISE (Recognition of Individual Service Excellence) Award 2023
  • ACE (Awarding Commitment to Excellence) Award Q3 2024



Timeline

Information Security Analyst

Global Payments Inc.
10.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

JSS Academy of Technical Education

Intermediate Science -

Lady Anusuiya Singhania Educational Academy

High School -

Kendriya Vidyalaya Jhalawar
Ayush Sharma