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Manasa Sarjana

Hyderabad

Summary

Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution, and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures. Proven track record of conducting regular vulnerability scans, identifying, and remediating 30% of security weaknesses before they could be exploited. Proficient in conducting comprehensive risk assessments, identifying security gaps, and developing strategic mitigation plans to safeguard critical assets and data. Collaborative team player with exceptional skills in monitoring and analyzing security events and logs, identifying, and responding to security alerts and notifications within 15 minutes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Engineer

Infosys Pvt ltd
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Primarily responsible for monitoring and triaging all security events coming into SOC from multiple sources
  • Security events include but are not limited to, social engineering attacks, malware, DDoS, data exfiltration, ransomware etc
  • Involved in implementation of a robust AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) framework to enhance the security posture of the organization, ensuring that only authorized users to gain access to the critical systems and CIA Triad principles in securing the company's network infrastructure to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data
  • Executed a comprehensive plan to align the organization with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001
  • Knowledge in MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modelling, and security controls such as preventative, detective and corrective
  • Risk assessments include identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and risks
  • Implemented measures to reduce any identified risks
  • Involved in management of SIEM solutions to monitor and detect security events
  • Conducted risk assessments within the organization and worked closely with Tier2 and Tier3 teams
  • Prepared Security Incident reports, highlighting vulnerabilities and remedial measures
  • Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Associate Technical Support

Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • Involved in creating cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack
  • Performed root cause analysis, troubleshooted, and resolved problems
  • Analyze all trends for IT issues and prepare reports for them
  • Provided excellent written and verbal documentation along with reporting
  • Involved with team for security audits to identify vulnerabilities
  • Participated in the creation of hardening techniques and protocols
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information
  • Educated and trained users on Information Security policies and procedures
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems
  • Knowledge on various kinds of Malware (Viruses, Ransomware, Spam)

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Operations

York University
Canada
05.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering

JNTUH
India
05.2019

Skills

  • Security awareness training
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Incident response and remediation
  • Security tool configuration and maintenance
  • Security policy development and implementation
  • Threat and vulnerability research and evaluation
  • Endpoint Security & Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Encryption and data protection
  • Access control and identity management
  • Security information and event management (SIEM)
  • Cybersecurity incident management and reporting

Certification

  • CompTIA Sec+
  • CompTIA Cysa+
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Infosys Pvt ltd
01.2022 - 08.2023

Associate Technical Support

Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • CompTIA Sec+
  • CompTIA Cysa+
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

Post Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Operations

York University

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering

JNTUH
Manasa Sarjana