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 AvivBachelor of Arts -
Annamalai University
ChennaiBachelor of Science -
IGNOU
New DelhiMaster of Arts -
Punjab University
ChandigarhMaster 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
Designing security controls
Implementing security programs
Risk management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
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