VISHAL LODHARI
Lancaster
Summary
Cybersecurity Analyst with 3 years of experience with TCS. Identified and mitigated Command and Control attack, safeguarding 8000 client devices. Distinction in MSc Cybersecurity from Lancaster University.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cyber Security Intern
BAE Systems
5 2023 - 9 2023
- Led the development and deployment of 'Cookie Guardian' chrome extension, increasing users' digital privacy
- Collaborated with an industry expert, leveraging the latest web technologies to achieve a 20% increase in efficiency, accuracy, and speed compared to industry-leading tools.
SOC Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Performed SOC operations in 24/7 environment, mitigating and managing all threats and risks to the company and gaining 99% security in data
- Achieved the highest grade in a team of 8, ensuring security of 4000 end users
- Conducted security audits and risk assessments, resulting in a 25% reduction in potential vulnerabilities
- Utilised cutting-edge tools, including Microsoft 365 Security, Arcsight SIEM, Trapx Deception System, Minerva Anti Evasion System, Trend Micro for Server Alerts, SEP Mobile Security, and Deep Discovery File & URL Analyser for protection of 8000 devices including servers
- Produced weekly and monthly reports, leading to a 30% increase in report efficiency
- Successfully tested Proof of Concept (POC) projects involving Perception Point, Cisco Threat Grid, Falcon Crowdstrike, and Kibana, contributing to a 35% improvement in threat detection capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
HTML/CSS
Websites
Certification
Certification of Security Operation Center (CSOC) (2022)
Awards
- 2nd in Sheffield University Hack the Box Capture-the-Flag (2023)
- 3rd in Elastic Capture-the-Flag (2023)
- 1st in Adirani Data Science Hackathon (2023)
Projects
Secure Chat Application, Created an asynchronous, peer-to-peer chat application via TCP network communication and enhanced its security by implementing mutual CHAP protocol. Cyber Risk Assessment for an Organisation, Created a Python program to quantify the various cyber risks to an organisation using monte carlo simulation and visualise the Annual Loss Expectancy of the organisation associated with the cyber risks using a graphical representation for clear communication.
Additional Information
• Certification of Security Operation Center (CSOC) (2022)
• 2nd in Sheffield University Hack the Box Capture-the-Flag (2023)
• 3rd in Elastic Capture-the-Flag (2023)
• 1st in Adirani Data Science Hackathon (2023)
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
University of Mumbai
04.2001 -
Cyber Security Intern
BAE Systems
5 2023 - 9 2023