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Ben Antony

Ben Antony

Information Security Specialist
New Delhi

Summary

Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Organised and motivated employee, able to apply time management , disciplined and having 19+ years of organisational skills in various challenging enviornments of Indian Air Force , seeking to obtain a position in a leading company to help ensure good self and organisational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Security Specialist

Indian AirForce
AIr HQ (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi
06.2013 - Current
  • Managed information system regulatory compliance to meet updated guidelines.
  • Contributed system roadmapping, design and launch services to address information vulnerability.
  • Drafted detailed security policy to govern and support technology decisions.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
  • Consulted with team members to assess flawed root causes and plan for remediation.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
  • Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Used Midocuments and other communications.

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Indian Air Force
06.2008 - 05.2013
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problemsMonitored confidential organisational data and mitigated hacking through network systems updates.
  • Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
  • Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs.
  • Managed data center system upgrades, delivering better reliability and security for server hosting and enterprise applications.
  • Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
  • Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.

System and Network Administrator

Indian Air Force
06.2005 - 05.2008
  • Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
  • Recommended development of plans for systems development and operations.
  • Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
  • Backed up critical data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss.
  • Managed computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
  • Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
  • Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
  • Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.

Associate Web Developer and SOC Analyst

Indian Air Force
06.2003 - 05.2005
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
  • Provided security maintenance and patching on website interface to maintain viability after launch.
  • Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
  • Validated third-party code to comply with internal standards and technical requirements.
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
  • Applied emerging technologies to update and maintain site applicability.
  • Generated web hosting presence to accommodate specified needs and maintain files on account.

Education

Master Degree in Cyber Security -

Israeli Red Team HackerU
Tel Aviv

Bachelor of Arts -

Annamalai University
Chennai

Bachelor of Science -

IGNOU
New Delhi

Master of Arts -

Punjab University
Chandigarh

Master of Science -

Lovely Professional University
Punjab
04.2001 -

Master of Arts -

Meerut University
Uttar Pradesh
04.2001 -

MCA -

Punjab University
Chandigarh
04.2001 -

Graduation -

Indian Air Force
New Delhi
04.2001 -

Skills

    Data security

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Personal Profile

Date of Birth : 28 May 1985

Marital Status : Married

Family

Wife : Mrs Baljit Kaur, a Medical Practitioner

Daughter : Haizel Ben , 07 years

Son : Tahaan Ben , 04 Years

Hobbies: Cooking, reading and travelling

Passport : Yes

Driving License : Yes

Known Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Punjabi

Licenses and Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
  • Fortinet NSE3
  • Certified Network Security Specialist : ICSI
  • CEH (Master) : EC Council
  • Certified Network Defence Architect (CNDA) : EC Council
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
  • Drone Security Operations Certificate (DSOC)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) : ISACA
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) : ISACA
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) : ISACA
  • General Data Protection Regulation-Data Protection Officer (GDPR-DPO)
  • Remote Work and Virtual Collaboration Professional Certificate (RWVCPC)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate(TM) by SkillFront
  • Lead Cyber Security Professional Certificate (LCSPC)
  • Certified API Designer
  • Data Protector Administrator
  • Dev Ops Advanced Professional Certificate
  • Scrum Foundation Professional
  • Micro Focus Specialist
  • IBM Developer Skills Network BDO145EN Certificate
  • Machine Learning With Sound DW0101EN , IBM
  • Introduction to Cyber Security Tools & Cyber Attacks by IBM Cyber Sec
  • Google Analytics 360 Associate
  • SQL Access for Hadoop IBM
  • JISC-CPTL (Computers, Privacy & the Law)

Achievements & Awards

  • Received appreciation on 2008 from Chief IT Officer , Air Force Station Adampur for leading of Station IT Team to Ex DigiWar
  • Flight Safety Award and Commendation from Station Commander Air Force Station, Awantipur in Year 2010
  • Best Airwarrior of the year award and appreciation from Air Officer Commanding ,Air Force Station, Chandigarh in 2014
  • Active Red Teamer in "Ex Sancharkranti" (Year 2015-2019)
  • Finished second in Tri Services Joint Ex- 2019
  • First place in First Defence CyberPeace Challenge-Exercise Cyber Shakti jointly organised by HQ Integrated Defence Staff and CyberPeace Foundation, Year 2021

Interests and Activities

  • CTF and Bugbounty
  • Reading and making notes
  • Organising Security Networks and study groups
  • Travelling and exploring new things
  • Cooking and Social Offering
  • Playing Chess, football, cricket etc

Personal Strengths

  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Involved in Group Projects and Team Presentations
  • Trustworthy and Ready to Accept New Challenges
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Resourceful, Disciplined and Maintain Punctuality
  • Ability to work under pressure situations
  • Ready to learn and accept new things

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