Vishnu AK
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned cyber security specialist with a proven track record spanning seven years, adept at fortifying digital landscapes against evolving threats. Possessing a rich arsenal of skills encompassing threat intelligence and research, incident management, and data loss prevention, Experienced in leadership roles, I drive teams towards proactive defense strategies while staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and threat landscapes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Allstate India
Bengaluru
05.2023 - Current
- Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive threat intelligence strategies, leveraging a blend of open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web monitoring, and proprietary tools to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats, including malware, phishing campaigns, and exploit trends, to provide actionable insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with incident response teams to prioritize and mitigate identified threats, minimizing potential impact on organizational assets.
- Lead research initiatives to identify and analyze new attack vectors and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) employed by threat actors, contributing to the enhancement of defensive measures and threat detection capabilities.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in the cyber security landscape, attending industry conferences, participating in threat sharing communities, and continuously refining methodologies to adapt to evolving threat landscapes.
- Develop and deliver detailed threat intelligence reports and briefings tailored to various audiences, including executive leadership, technical teams, and clients, effectively communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate with product development teams to integrate threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) into security products and solutions, enhancing their effectiveness in detecting and blocking malicious activity.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on threat intelligence methodologies and best practices, providing mentorship and guidance to junior analysts and contributing to the overall knowledge sharing culture within the organization.
Security Delivery Senior Analyst
Accenture
Bengaluru
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Brand monitoring assessments
- Assessment of vulnerability reports based on the client requirements
- Analyzing the threat alerts from various tools and implementing based on the requirements
Threat Intel Analyst
Infosys
Bengaluru
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Analyze malicious traffic and IOCs hits for threat actor attribution
- Performing activities with specific focus on counter measure TTPs
- Preparation of monthly and weekly metrics
- Dark web monitoring
- Preparing threat landscape reports and briefs
- Purple teaming
Software Support Engineer
VMC Technologies
Bengaluru
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Back-end support for the service
- Quality control
- Handling client meeting and escalations
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
CMRIMS
BengaluruHSC - Science Education
Kairalee Nikethan Education Trust
BengaluruSSC - Science Education
Amritha Vidyalayam
OttapalamSkills
- Threat intelligence and Research
- OSINT
- SIEM
- Purple teaming
Certification
- SANS GCTI Certified
- Purdue University ACE-HI Certified
- Completed Certified Ethical Hacking from Purdue University
- Microsoft Certified: Security compliance and identity fundamentals
- AWS Security Fundamentals
- Qualys Certified Specialist VMDR
- Foundations of BAS, AttackIQ
- Foundation of Purple Teaming, AttackIQ
- Currently pursuing PEH from TCM Security
Affiliations
- Participation in Bootcamps representing TI team
- Participation in Threat intelligence summits conducted by SANS
- Team Captain (Infy football team)
- Hosting Monthly team meats
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Allstate India
05.2023 - Current
Security Delivery Senior Analyst
Accenture
12.2022 - 05.2023
Threat Intel Analyst
Infosys
04.2018 - 12.2022
Software Support Engineer
VMC Technologies
09.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
CMRIMS
HSC - Science Education
Kairalee Nikethan Education Trust
SSC - Science Education
Amritha Vidyalayam
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