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SHIVANI GUPTA

SHIVANI GUPTA

Jodhpur

Summary

Malware researcher with 4+ years of proven expertise in analyzing, reversing, and detecting malware across Windows environments. Skilled in signature writing (string-based, telemetry, imphash), threat intelligence (OSINT, MITRE ATT&CK), and network forensics. Adapt with tools like IDA Pro, Wireshark, OllyDbg, and ELK Stack. Passionate about combating cyber threats through deep malware analysis and automation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Microsoft Defender: BIT Research Project

LTI Mindtree
Pune
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Spearheaded comprehensive malware research using Microsoft Defender within BIT Research Project.
  • Conducted meticulous static and dynamic analysis of malware samples in controlled environments.
  • Crafted precise string-based signatures to improve threat detection accuracy.
  • Authored advanced telemetry and imphash-based signatures for enhanced defense strategies.
  • Executed Appesteem tasks to guarantee software integrity and compliance standards.

Cyborg Threat Detection and Updation

Loginsoft Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Leveraged OSINT and advanced tools for MITRE framework event correlation in Cyborg Threat Detection.
  • Conducted thorough network traffic analysis and event log correlation to identify malicious activities.
  • Developed SIGMA-based detection signatures to strengthen cybersecurity protocols.
  • Managed and updated internal tools, including malware sandboxes and indicator databases.
  • Utilized Kibana and Elasticsearch for effective log analysis and event management.
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of fundamental internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP.

Threat Researcher

Sophos Technologies Private limited
Ahmedabad
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Executed static and dynamic malware analysis, establishing custom lab environments.
  • Conducted reverse engineering and detailed reporting on malicious code investigations.
  • Managed critical incident response while adhering to structured escalation procedures.
  • Developed YARA and OpenIOC signatures for efficient malware detection.
  • Performed network forensics utilizing tools like Wireshark, Fiddler, and Process Monitor.
  • Applied extensive knowledge of PE file architecture and X86 assembly in debugging tasks.
  • Utilized OllyDB and IDA Pro for advanced debugging and analysis.

Education

M.Tech. - ECE

LNM Institute of Information Technology
Jaipur
01-2020

B.Tech. - ECE

Jodhpur Institute of Engineering Technology
Jodhpur
01-2015

Senior Secondary -

Saint Patrick's Vidya Bhawan
Jodhpur
01-2011

Skills

Malware analysis

  • PE and non-PE samples static and dynamic analysis
  • Signature writing

Threat intelligence

  • MITRE ATT&CK mapping
  • Sigma rules
  • Osint, Kibana, ElasticSearch, and Splunk

Certification

  • ISCP - Cryptography, pen-testing, Website testing, System Testing , Burp-suite, kali-linux as a part of Information security certified professional Certification from “Kratikal: Secure for sure.

Thesis

  • Vision-based hand gesture recognition for human-computer interaction, (2020 - M.Tech)
  • GSM-based versatile robotic vehicle (2015 - B.Tech)

Internships

  • BSNL-AICTE EETP, Jodhpur: Electronics and communication (April 2013 – Jan 2015)
  • ONGC, Mumbai: Networking (June 2014 - July 2014)
  • Mindfield Technologies, Jodhpur: Embedded systems (Sept 2013 – Jan 2014)

Timeline

Microsoft Defender: BIT Research Project

LTI Mindtree
09.2022 - 08.2023

Cyborg Threat Detection and Updation

Loginsoft Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2022

Threat Researcher

Sophos Technologies Private limited
01.2019 - 04.2022

M.Tech. - ECE

LNM Institute of Information Technology

B.Tech. - ECE

Jodhpur Institute of Engineering Technology

Senior Secondary -

Saint Patrick's Vidya Bhawan
SHIVANI GUPTA