Artificial Intelligence
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
01.2020 - 1 2024
GPA: 9.4 CGPA
High School - undefined
01.2018 - 1 2020
Skills
Incident response
Network security
Identity management
Security auditing
Data protection
Security awareness training
Physical security
Social engineering prevention
Intrusion detection
Cloud security
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
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