Punuri VenkaReddy

Seeking a challenging position in the field of Information Security with a reputed organization. Profile Total 4+ years of experience in information security worked for multiple technologies in Cyber Security. Working in UST Global as Security Analyst. Certified in all Qualys, Tenable modules Good in Vulnerability Management, SIEM technologies etc. Proficient professional with several years of experience. Installed and configured software protecting against viruses, malware and network security breaches. Investigated and remedied vulnerabilities potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access, instructing clients on proper procedures to protect company systems. Dedicated expert implementing cutting-edge security solutions.

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• Creative
• Quick learner
• Adaptable skills
• Dedicated

• Expert in handling end to end VM process
• Expert in management and configuration of Vulnerability Management VM platform
• Expert in handling Cloud agent, patch management, policy compliance and other modules in Qualys
• Preparing security advisories and defining the severity levels for the vulnerabilities
• Scanning, validation and reporting of vulnerabilities on Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly basis
• Creating Tickets in ITSM ticketing tools
• Co-ordinate with remediation teams
• Track vulnerability tickets right up to closure
• Preparing monthly security reports for the management
• Able to drive vulnerability management program for multiple customers
• Able to suggest remediation measures for the gaps found as part of Compliance Assessment Audit/Activity (Technical and Process)
• Good knowledge of CVEs
• Able to independently verify the validity of the corrective actions implemented by the respective stakeholders for the closure of vulnerabilities
• Qualys guard administration, VA operations, scan rules etc.
• To make sure to run authenticated scans, troubleshooting for failed hosts
• Network Security knowledge
• Network Security Architecture Risk Analysis
• Managing VM module as per Clint requirement
• Managing vulnerability till it remediates
• Running policy compliance scans as per the requirement according to controls and proving the report
• Monthly high-level reports to client for Policy compliance posture
• Pushing patches to the end points with the help of Qualys agents
• Deploying Cloud Agents & Scanners on windows & Linux machines
• Troubleshooting the agents
• IT Risk and Security
• Spearhead the development and implementation of endpoint security strategies, ensuring comprehensive protection against advanced threats and vulnerabilities
• Leverage expertise in Microsoft EDR, Crowdstrike, Intune, Trellix ePO, and Trellix EDR to design and deploy robust endpoint security architectures
• Lead incident response efforts, investigating and mitigating endpoint security incidents promptly and effectively
• Handling team lead responsibility to make sure everything to move smoothly as per process
• Providing training for the new joiners on the process
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish security standards, guidelines, and policies, aligning them with industry best practices
• Prepared SOP (Standard Operation Process) on different projects as per higher management requirement

• Father's Name: Venkateswarlu
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Married

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