Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Non Academics
Abilties
Certification
Interests
Timeline

HARSH SHARMA

Cyber Security Associate
Bhatinda,PB

Summary

Developed strong analytical and observational skills in high-security environment, ensuring safety and compliance. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations and respond effectively to incidents. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills in surveillance and incident management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Cyber Security Associate

FICO
07.2024 - Current
  • Increased monitoring surface inside employee endpoint
  • Improved cloud security surface and EASM
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Creating custom KQL queries over MS Defender
  • Collaborating with threat governance to minimize vulnerability attack surface over all assets in the organization
  • 24x7 Continuous monitoring leading to safe and sound organization with immediate incident response skills
  • Automated security alerts near 80% from responsing to user and triaging the alert
  • Participated in tabletop exercises designed to simulate real-world cyber-attack scenarios, enhancing preparedness levels among team members.
  • Collaborated with IT team to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Cyber Security - Intern

FICO
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Contributed to end-user security awareness training programs, promoting a strong organizational security culture.
  • Evaluated new cybersecurity tools and technologies, ensuring that the organization remained up-to-date on industry best practices.

Content Writing Intern

KROW IN
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Authored more than 40 articles on Automobiles Insurance, Health, Travel and Maternity Insurance
  • Conducted thorough research and implemented SEO practices
  • Efficiently completed the given tasks under deadlines with 100% accuracy
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to develop targeted social media campaigns for increased audience engagement.

Cybersecurity Trainee

Verzeo
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Performed penetration testing assessments on various targets; including Mobile & and Windows
  • Acquiring access to vulnerable machines
  • Performed everything ethically, including Windows password cracking
  • Created reports while researching Metasploit, and phishing

Education

Bachelor's of Engineering - Computer Science

Chitkara University
01.2020 - 1 2024
GPA: 9.4 CGPA

High School - undefined

Sudesh Vatika Convent School
01.2018 - 1 2020

Skills

Incident response

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by Indian Govt for finding vulnerability in the school website
  • Top 3% on TryHackMe
  • Metaxone Certified Ethical Hacker

Non Academics

  • PR and Outreach Co-ordinator at GFG_CUIET in college term
  • Member of Cyber-Defenders group, CUIET
  • Campus Ambassador at Verzeo for 1 year
  • Volunteered at AISS-2022, Gurgaon
  • Playing 8 ball pool and Reading Books
  • Listening podcasts
  • Watching documentaries

Abilties

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker, Metaxone - 11th Feb 2022

Interests

Artificial Intelligence

Applied Intelligence

Digital Forensics

Timeline

Cyber Security Associate - FICO
07.2024 - Current
Cyber Security - Intern - FICO
05.2023 - 07.2024
Content Writing Intern - KROW IN
12.2021 - 08.2022
Cybersecurity Trainee - Verzeo
04.2021 - 07.2021
Chitkara University - Bachelor's of Engineering, Computer Science
01.2020 - 1 2024
Sudesh Vatika Convent School - High School,
01.2018 - 1 2020
HARSH SHARMACyber Security Associate