Karthikeyan K
Security Researcher
Chennai,TG
Summary
Seasoned cybersecurity and threat intelligence leader with 11+ years of experience in the Indian Air Force. Specialized in threat research, reverse engineering, malware analysis, and cyber intelligence. Deep knowledge of cyber adversaries, including nation-states and cybercriminals, drives my proactive approach to securing corporate assets. Skilled in building and mentoring high-performing teams, implementing robust security controls, and driving automation for optimized processes. Passionate about continuous learning, strategic planning, and delivering mission-critical intelligence in high-stakes environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Threat Researcher
Indian Air Force
1 2022 - Current
- Led initiatives to analyze malware TTPs from various adversarial groups, contributing 5000+ IOCs to national defense systems
- Developed automated malware analysis processes, increasing efficiency by 60%
- Provided technical leadership to enhance team performance in threat detection and response
- Presented critical intelligence reports to executive teams, influencing strategic decision-making
IT Support & Security Analyst
Indian Air Force
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed technical support for security incidents and malware threats, collaborating closely with incident response
- Conducted vulnerability assessments, improving organizational security by identifying and mitigating risks
- Developed and enforced security policies to strengthen overall cybersecurity posture
Defensive Information Warfare Analyst
Indian Air Force
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Spearheaded threat detection for Eastern Region assets using SIEM, IDPS, and threat intelligence feeds
- Created and standardized incident response playbooks, reducing containment times significantly
- Analyzed and shared threat trends to enhance national threat intelligence capabilities
In-Charge, Critical Infrastructure Audit & Automation
Indian Air Force
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Oversaw critical infrastructure audits, implemented automated reporting, and maintained zero audit objections
- Developed automation tools, streamlining audit processes and enhancing procurement efficiency
- Contributed to cyber policy formulation and resource management for the unit
Education
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - CSE
06-2015
Master of Computer Application (MCA) -
06-2011
Master of Science - Cyber Forensics & Information Security
06-2021
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Application
04.2001 -
Skills
Threat Intelligence & Adversary Analysis
Certification
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council, 2023
Accomplishments
- Enhanced malware analysis capabilities by configuring automated sandboxes, achieving a 60% boost in process efficiency.
- Established SOPs for vulnerability assessments of Windows Drivers, improving detection accuracy.
- Appointed by Air HQ to develop a secure project following OWASP Top 10 standards, completed within three months.
- Led the implementation of Identity Access Management, SSO, PAM, and VDI across the organization, completed in six months.
- Automated the procurement process, resulting in 0% audit objections.
- Contributed over 1000 intelligence inputs to Asia's largest single-domain network, enhancing security beyond standard duties.
- Recognized by commanders for significant contributions to cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
Timeline
IT Support & Security Analyst - Indian Air Force
10.2017 - 01.2022
Defensive Information Warfare Analyst - Indian Air Force
10.2015 - 10.2017
In-Charge, Critical Infrastructure Audit & Automation - Indian Air Force
10.2013 - 10.2015
University of Madras - Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Application
04.2001 -
Senior Threat Researcher - Indian Air Force
1 2022 - Current
Amity University - Master of Technology (M.Tech), CSE
University of Madras - Master of Computer Application (MCA),
University of Madras - Master of Science, Cyber Forensics & Information Security