Pavan Vineeth Dara
Hyderabad
Summary
Cybersecurity expert with a Master’s in Cyber Security & Project Management (Distinction) and extensive experience in penetration testing and network security. Proficient in vulnerability assessment, risk governance, and incident response, utilizing tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, and Splunk. Holds certifications including CEH v13 and Red Hat Cloud Computing, demonstrating a commitment to professional development. Focused on enhancing digital security and implementing effective security solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Professional Intern
Cartel Software
Bengaluru
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Researched emerging trends in cybersecurity threats and effective countermeasures.
- Monitored network traffic to detect malicious or unauthorized activity.
- Conducted risk assessments of information systems to identify security weaknesses.
- Configured and managed VPNs to ensure secure remote access for users.
- Provided technical support for end users facing computer security issues.
- Deployed firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to enhance security.
- Investigated information security breaches to assess vulnerabilities and evaluate damage.
Cybersecurity Network Engineer
Info Tek
London
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Optimized network devices and firewalls for maximum performance.
- Monitored network traffic to detect security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Deployed anti-malware software to enhance overall security posture.
- Implemented firewalls and intrusion detection systems to fortify security measures.
- Responded to alerts from cybersecurity systems to mitigate risks efficiently.
- Investigated security incidents and formulated effective remediation strategies.
- Maintained current knowledge of cybersecurity trends and emerging threats.
- Supported colleagues with guidance to promote a collaborative work environment.
Education
MSc - Cyber Security And Project Management
Royal Holloway University
London01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus
Hyderabad03-2020
Skills
- Network security
- Incident response
- Risk assessment
- Firewall configuration
- Vulnerability assessment
- Cryptography
- Penetration testing
- Malware analysis
- Web application security
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Network monitoring
- IP addressing and subnetting
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) – EC-Council
- Fundamentals of architecting scalable cloud solutions – Red Hat Academy
- Cloud Computing Internship – Red Hat Academy @ GNI
- applications of neural networks in data science & ML – ICICSE-2018
Project
Dissertation:
Project management approaches to securing home IoT
- Developed a comprehensive framework to reduce attack surfaces in smart home networks, and applied cybersecurity governance and risk analysis to IoT ecosystems, integrating project management methodologies into security strategy design
Timeline
Cyber Security Professional Intern
Cartel Software
01.2025 - 07.2025
Cybersecurity Network Engineer
Info Tek
03.2024 - 02.2025
MSc - Cyber Security And Project Management
Royal Holloway University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus
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