Jagadeesh L

SOC Analyst L1

Cognizant

04.2021 - Current

Served as Analyst in SOC operations for real-time monitoring, investigation, analysis, Reporting, and escalation of security events within the "Azure Sentinel" ensuring prompt detection and response to potential security incidents.
Played pivotal role in threat mitigation by investigating security incidents, preparing comprehensive case documentation, and collaborating closely with Onsite SOC team for thorough examination and appropriate actions.
Investigated alerts within Azure Sentinel SIEM to swiftly identify malicious activities, employing tools such as Virus Total, Abuse IPDB, IP Void, URL Void, URL Scan, MX Tool, and Hybrid-Analysis.
Spearheaded the entire incident management framework cycle, encompassing incident identification, containment, root cause analysis, and strategic implementation of preventive and corrective controls. Conducted comprehensive network analysis as required on a case-by-case basis.
Effectively oversaw Azure Sentinel to collect and analyze security logs spanning Microsoft 365 Defender, Syslog, Security Events, and Proofpoint within on-premises environments.
Expertly handled Azure Active Directory Data connectors to gather logs and closely monitored user authentication activities, new user creations, and deletions, among other key actions.
Contributed to Cyber threat intelligence operations, involving the collection of intelligence (IOCs), continuous tracking of threat actors, and identification of malicious infrastructure.
Developed tailored alerts aligned with specific business requirements to enhance threat detection capabilities.
Developed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents for managing High, Medium, and Low alerts effectively.
Utilized Email security gateway tools such as Phisher and Proofpoint to enhance email security.
Proficiently navigated "CRM" and "Service Now" Ticketing Tool for streamlined incident management.
Participated in training sessions for Microsoft 365 Defender EDR tool, expanding knowledge in advanced threat detection and response.
Attended comprehensive training on IBM QRADAR and Nessus, deepening expertise in threat detection and vulnerability assessment.
Analyzed Spam, Phishing, and other Suspicious and spoofed Emails to mitigate potential threats.
Gained extensive exposure to diverse security vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10, IDS, IPS, Threat modelling, and Cyber Attacks like DOS, DDOS, MITM, SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF.
Held accountability for critical aspects including Threat management, Security advisories, and compliance audits, ensuring a proactive security posture.
Leveraged advanced security tools to conduct malware analysis, specializing in the detection and response to ransomware infections and network threats.
Successfully managed project activities while also demonstrating strong independent teamwork.
Proficiently applied agile methodology knowledge to enhance project efficiency.

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SOC Analyst L1

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Bachelor of Computer Applications -

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SOC Analyst L1

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

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