PRASHANT PULAKALA
Chembur
Summary
Skilled cybersecurity professional with 8+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, and Compliance in the BFSI sector. Proven expertise in conducting enterprise-wide VA/PT across web, mobile, network, and APIs using tools like Tenable SC, Nessus, Qualys, and Burp Suite Pro. Adept at risk reporting, remediation planning, and creating actionable dashboards using Excel and analytics. Strong background in security configuration audits, regulatory compliance, and coordination with cross-functional teams for threat mitigation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Manager – Information Security
Zurich Kotak General Insurance
Mumbai
12.2024 - Current
- Spearheading enterprise-wide VAPT and Configuration Vulnerability Assessments using Tenable SC, Nessus, and Qualys.
- Leading quarterly VA reporting process: tracking Open/New/Closed vulnerabilities, severity-wise aging, and owner accountability via Excel dashboards and pivot-based analytics.
- Driving vulnerability closure plans in collaboration with application owners, infra teams, and patch management functions.
- Customizing security baselines and audit configurations for diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, Oracle DB, MSSQL, Cisco, and application stacks.
- Ensuring continual compliance through remediation planning, internal audits, and tracker maintenance.
Sr Analyst II Information Security
DXC Technology
Mumbai
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Experienced in conducting end-to-end Penetration Testing of web, mobile, network, and API infrastructures for both financial and non-financial clients. Proficient in vulnerability assessment using tools such as Tenable Security Center and Nessus Pro, with a strong track record of managing quarterly scans, reporting based on CVSS scoring, and facilitating effective remediation in collaboration with application owners and patching teams. Skilled in preparing comprehensive vulnerability trackers and compliance dashboards using Excel pivot tables and graphs. Adept at customizing security baselines across multiple platforms and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to ensure timely risk mitigation and compliance adherence.
Cyber Security Consultant – Project Lead
Network Intelligence Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Led VAPT and Configuration VA using Tenable SC & Nessus Pro.
- Built actionable Excel dashboards tracking vulnerabilities by severity, owner, application, and aging.
- Customized security baselines across Windows, RHEL, Oracle, Cisco, and more.
- Regular coordination with app owners for timely vulnerability remediation.
- Client: IndusInd Bank
Security Professional – Compliance
DXC Technology
Mumbai
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed periodic compliance and vulnerability audits across infrastructure & applications.
- Analyzed VA reports and followed up with app owners for closure.
- Supported patch teams with remediation strategies and guidance.
InfoSec Consultant
Sattrix Information Security Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted Web/Mobile App PT and PCI DSS scans using Burp Suite, MobSF, Frida.
- Performed VA on internal servers, Cisco devices using Nessus, Qualys, Tenable SC.
- Built & maintained quarterly trackers and compliance reports.
IT Information Security Officer
HDFC Bank
Mumbai
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed quarterly VA scans using Qualys.
- Investigated brute-force login incidents and closed related vulnerabilities.
- Supported internal audits and user access reviews across server infrastructure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mumbai University
01.2016
H.S.C - Science
Maharashtra State Board
01.2013
S.S.C -
Maharashtra State Board
01.2011
Skills
- Burp Suite Professional, Tenable SC, Nessus Pro, Qualys, MobSF, Frida, Sqlmap, Nmap
- Excel (Dashboards, PivotTables), OWASP ZAP, VAPT Processes
Certification
- CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
- CND – Certified Network Defender
- Tenable Certified Pre-Sales Engineer – SC
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor
- CCNA (Trained)
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu
Timeline
Chief Manager – Information Security
Zurich Kotak General Insurance
12.2024 - Current
Sr Analyst II Information Security
DXC Technology
08.2022 - 11.2024
Cyber Security Consultant – Project Lead
Network Intelligence Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 07.2022
Security Professional – Compliance
DXC Technology
02.2019 - 06.2021
InfoSec Consultant
Sattrix Information Security Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 02.2019
IT Information Security Officer
HDFC Bank
08.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mumbai University
H.S.C - Science
Maharashtra State Board
S.S.C -
Maharashtra State Board
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