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Monisha Prasad
Cybersecurity Engineer | SOC Analyst | Email Security | SIEM | EDR | WAF | Threat Hunter
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Monisha Prasad

Cybersecurity Engineer | SOC Analyst | Email Security | SIEM | EDR | WAF | Threat Hunter
Cybersecurity professional with over 6 years of experience in the industry, specialising in threat identification, incident management, and network security. Adept at configuring, deploying, and administering advanced security tools and policies, including email gateways and firewalls. Proficient in SIEM solutions, vulnerability assessment, and endpoint remediation. Committed to staying current with the latest attack trends, IOCs, and TTPs to ensure a robust and resilient security posture. Seeking opportunities to collaborate with like-minded professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and continue developing my skills in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
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Wipro Technologies
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Unemployed
  • Profession
    Security Engineer
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    4-6 years relevant
  • Management
  • Skills
    SIEM Solutions
    Endpoint Security and EDR
    WAF Technologies
    Email Security
    ITSM Tools
  • Languages
    English
    Professional
    Kannada
    Native or Bilingual
    Hindi
    Fluent
  • Highest level of education

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Cyber Security Engineer
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance

Work Experience

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Cyber Security Analyst | SOC Analyst

Apr 2019 - Oct 2023
4 yrs 7 mos
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats through log analysis, investigation, and comprehensive remediation strategies. • Implementing advanced Security Policies, Firewall rules and Custom rules in email gateways to minimize risks from phishing and malicious emails with respect to the Change management process. • Also working on alerts such as Imposter, Attachment, URL defence. Quarantining the malicious emails. • To maintain Digital Risk & Compliance, constantly monitor and discover the Look-alike domain and block it post examining. • Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and generate detailed reports for improved information security. • Created and enhanced SOP documents with the essential updates and prepared multiple reports as per the project requirement and presenting it on the weekly/monthly meetings. • Work on non-compliant endpoints to maintain compliance and adhere to internal controls operations and procedure. • Provide swift incident response, continuous security monitoring and robust incident management to safeguard critical assets. • Effectively isolate and remediate compromised endpoints using EDR tools and system reimaging. • Stay up to date with the latest attack trends, IOCs, and TTPs, sharing crucial insights with the team. • Thrive in high-pressure SOC operational environments, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.
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Project Engineer

Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
1 yr 4 mos
Pune, Maharashtra, India
-Proactively identifying, investigating, and recommending preventive measures for major incidents, ensuring continuous improvement in security posture. -Streamlining incident management processes to boost efficiency and effectiveness, reducing response times and minimising potential damage. - Leading Major Incident Meetings, fostering effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams. - Coordinating with team leads for timely incident resolution and conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis to prevent recurrence. - Generating insightful management information, including KPIs and reports, to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. - Demonstrating a deep understanding of Incident Response (IR) and Incident Management (IM) processes, leveraging expertise in log and event analysis. - Collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate the development and implementation of incident mitigation plans and strategies. - Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in incident management, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organisation. - Mentoring and guiding team members, enhancing their incident management capabilities and overall technical proficiency. - Continuously enhancing incident management toolsets and techniques, staying ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Education

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Master’s Degree
Information Technology
2018 - 2021