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Darshana Bhadarka

Darshana Bhadarka

Mumbai

Summary

Security Professional with 7 years' experience in Information Security. Exposure in planning, developing & supporting a secure system which operates to its maximum potential for the benefit of organization and operations by assessing the hardware/software standards. Conduct risk assessment and skilled in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, educating clients, custom designing solutions, troubleshooting for complex information systems management. Profound experience in Security Tools managing various products and fine-tuning for enhanced monitoring, analysis and Report

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead GRC

RPSG Ventures Limited
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted Security Maturity Assessment to evaluate and enhance organizational security posture.
  • Implemented IT Service Management (ITSM) processes to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
  • Conducted comprehensive Risk Assessments to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
  • Managed Stakeholder relationships to align security initiatives with business objectives.
  • Developed and delivered Security Awareness and Training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
  • Monitored and maintained Security Product Health Index to optimize effectiveness of deployed security solutions.
  • Led Proof of Concepts (POCs) for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) to assess feasibility and benefits.
  • Implemented and governed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to enhance monitoring and incident response capabilities.

Security Consultant

IBM
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Led internal security team for HDFC Bank, ensuring compliance with IBM and regulatory standards
  • Implemented robust security measures tailored to client's specific needs and business environment
  • Conducted security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis
  • Managed security incidents and conducted post-incident reviews to enhance security posture
  • Collaborated with client stakeholders to deliver comprehensive security solutions
  • Provided technical leadership and guidance to junior team members

Security Engineer – Enterprise

Doyen Infosolution Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Implemented McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (EPO) and Crowdstrike endpoint security solutions for the client, ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats while enhancing overall system security and performance.
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met, Provide information regarding any perceived weaknesses in the security program to IT Security management, Establish and manage relations with vendors

L2 Support Security Engineer

Digital Track Solution Pvt. Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • The primary responsibility is to architect, engineer, support, configure, and implement endpoint security controls, Engineering, supervising the deployment of, and operationally maintaining new endpoint security tools and endpoint initiatives to meet business unit, Troubleshoot complex system problems, and be able to engage and work with the proper technical areas to resolve problems, Experience in a large Enterprise Security organization, Compliance against HIPPA

Technical Support Engineer

Digital Track Solution Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Manage Endpoint Security environments and deliver services using End point Security tool, Experience with antivirus products such as McAfee e-Policy Orchestrator (preferred), Symantec Endpoint Protection, Trend Micro, Endpoint Encryption (Trend, Mcafee), Administration, Configuration, Rule set creations, policy finetuning, in-line mode implementations and reporting of Endpoint Security Technologies, Work with vendor to request fixed for the identified defects in the products functionality, Complaince against RBI Regulatory, PCI DSS and GDPR

Bussiness Development Executive

Encrust IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Lead and own, gathering and managing business & technical requirements with the primary goal to reduce Endpoint Security Risk in the Bank, Provide solution to ensure that devices follow a definite level of compliance and standards, Technology: Secure Cloud Gateway – Zscaler, Netskope, EDR- Crowdstrike, DLP – Mcafee Endpoint DLP, Netskope Web DLP, Antivirus – Trendmicro, Sophos, Symantec, Microsegmentation – Colortoken, Guardicore, Disk Encryption – Trendmicro, Mcafee, PAM – Arcos, Application Control- Mcafee Solidcore

Education

Skills

Technical Skill:

  • IT Risk Management/Compliance
  • IT Security Governance
  • Security Maturity Assessment
  • Project Management

Tools:

  • Secure Cloud Gateway – Zscaler, Netskope
  • EDR- Crowdstrike
  • DLP – Mcafee Endpoint DLP, Netskope Web DLP
  • Antivirus – Trendmicro, Sophos, Symantec
  • Microsegmentation – Colortoken, Guardicore
  • Disk Encryption – Trendmicro, Mcafee
  • PAM – Arcos,Cyberark, Beyound Trust
  • Application Control- Mcafee Solidcore
  • Application Security - HCL Appscan(SAST & DAST)
  • Vulnerability Management-Qualys(VMDR, Patch Management)
  • SIEM - IBM QRADAR
  • Cloud Security- CNAPP

Soft Skill:

  • Security Awareness Training
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product Training
  • Presentation

Certification

  • Netskope Cloud Security Administrator
  • Crowdstrike Nex Gen AV Product Certificate
  • Sophos Endpoint Protection Product Certificate
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)
  • Cisco Meraki Network Associate(CMNA)
  • CISSP Trained (appearing for certification)

Timeline

Lead GRC

RPSG Ventures Limited
04.2023 - Current

Security Consultant

IBM
10.2022 - 04.2023

Security Engineer – Enterprise

Doyen Infosolution Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 06.2021

L2 Support Security Engineer

Digital Track Solution Pvt. Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2021

Technical Support Engineer

Digital Track Solution Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2019

Bussiness Development Executive

Encrust IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2018

Darshana Bhadarka